The last stop on our cruise with Mein Schiff 6 was the small island of Sir Bani Yas about 170 kilometers southwest of Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf. In addition to a beautiful beach exclusively for cruise guests, the island has, above all, the largest wildlife reserve in Arabia. The nature park is home to over 13,000 wild animals such as oryx antelopes, mountain gazelles, Barbary sheep, cheetahs and giraffes and can be visited on a guided safari. Things …
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Asia, which from the Assyrian word Assus means “region towards the sunrise”, is with its 47 states the largest continent in terms of area and with over four billion people also the most populous. Both India and China each have over one billion people. The largest cities are Beijing, Shanghai, Istanbul, Karachi, Mumbai, Guangzhou, Delhi and Jakarta.
Muscat – Top 5 Sights & Photo Spots (Oman)
After exploring the beautiful fjord landscape and cultural heritage of Khasab on our Mein Schiff cruise the day before, today we headed to the Omani capital of Muscat. The port city is located on the northeast coast of the country on the Gulf of Oman and shines with oriental flair, a rich culture and historic architecture. Since we only had one day to explore the city, we opted for a classic Hop-On Hop-Off tour directly from the Cruise Terminal with …
» Read the full blog postKhasab – Boat trip through the fjord world & Khasab Castle (Oman)
After exploring the metropolitan city of Abu Dhabi the day before, we arrived with our cruise ship Mein Schiff 6 in the early morning in the port city of Khasab. This is located on the Musandam peninsula in the north of Oman and awaited us with a breathtaking fjord landscape. We spent a wonderful day on the water here and even had some animal companions. Things to know about Khasab (Oman) Khasab is a small port city in Oman with …
» Read the full blog postAbu Dhabi – The Top 5 Sights on Your Own
Abu Dhabi was the first stop after the start of our 7-day cruise with Mein Schiff. We already paid a short visit to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, ten years ago and were curious to see what has changed here over time. Since we only had one day to explore the city, we opted for a classic Hop-On Hop-Off tour directly from the Cruise Terminal. Things to know about Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi with its approximately …
» Read the full blog postCruise with Mein Schiff 6 – Dubai to Oman (Orient)
We are looking forward to a new cruise. We have already cruised the Adriatic Sea with MSC Cruises this year. And now we decided us for a one-week cruise with the Mein Schiff 6 (TUI Cruises) in the Orient. Cruises are predestined to combine multiple destinations in a convenient and stress-free way. You always have the hotel with you, there is no daily packing and unpacking of suitcases, you don’t have to worry about food, you have a great entertainment …
» Read the full blog postDubai – The All-Inclusive Hotel RIU Dubai on Deira Islands
What could be better than a few more days of sunshine in the cold month of December? So we started thinking about where we could go. When planning our trip, it was important to us that the time difference was not so big for our little daughter, as we only had 10 days in total. Therefore, long-distance destinations such as Thailand or the Caribbean have unfortunately been omitted. Other destinations like the Canary Islands or Egypt can get quite chilly …
» Read the full blog postDubai – 20 most beautiful Photo Spots & Instagrammable Places
Do you like to photograph? Then Dubai is the perfect place for you. The desert metropolis is a true photo and Instagram paradise. One motif is more beautiful and spectacular than the other. The tallest building in the world (Burj Khalifa), the largest building in the world in the form of a picture frame (Dubai Frame), the largest shopping mall (Dubai Mall), the largest Ferris wheel (Ain Dubai), the largest flower garden (Dubai Miracle Garden) the highest hotel (Burj Al …
» Read the full blog postBurj Al Arab – Photo Spots & Tea Time in the Skyview Bar
For us, the Burj Al Arab is next to the Burj Khalifa the most beautiful building in Dubai and a unique and beautiful hotel with a breathtaking architecture. But it is not so easy to look at the hotel up close and take pictures. In our travelogue we tell you how we got into the hotel and what the most beautiful photo spots are for the Burj Al Arab. The Luxury Hotel Burj Al Arab Things to know & intersting …
» Read the full blog postAtlantis the Palm, Lost Chambers Aquarium & Aquaventure Waterpark
Atlantis the Palm is certainly one of the most famous and exceptional hotels in Dubai. The 5-star resort at the top of Palm Island is an absolute eye-catcher and has a lot to offer with the Lost Chambers Aquarium and the Aquaventure Waterpark – even for non-hotel guests. Das Hotel Atlantis the Palm Things to know about The Atlantis the Palm Hotel and Resort was opened in September 2008 and is one of the largest and most visited hotels in …
» Read the full blog postThe Pointe – The Palm Fountain at Palm Jumeirah (Dubai)
Dubai is the site of new neighbourhoods and attractions almost every year. More and more is being built and so there is always something new to discover. In addition to Al Seef and Bluewaters Island, the new “The Pointe” neighborhood opened at the end of 2018 at the top of the world-famous artificial island of Palm Jumeirah, on the other side of Atlantis The Palm Bay. The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah is located on the …
» Read the full blog postAl Seef Dubai, Dubai Museum, Spice Souk & Gold Souk
The Souks in Dubai are the traditional Arab markets where people have been trading for millennia. From spices to gold trade, from perfume to textiles or bags, souvenirs or lamps. The selection is really huge. And our first stop took us to one of Dubai’s newest neighbourhoods: Al Seef. When we first arrived in Dubai in 2002 and took a boat trip with an Arabian Dau through Dubai Creek, this neighborhood was not yet significantly built up. So we were …
» Read the full blog postDubai Miracle Garden & the Dubai Butterfly Garden
We’ve seen so many times the great and out-of-the-way pictures of the Dubai Miracle Garden on Instagram or Facebook. This attraction is certainly one of Dubai’s most popular photo motifs. That’s why we were really looking forward to our visit. The Dubai Miracle Garden A magnificent flower paradise in the middle of the desert? Not possible? This is only possible in Dubai! 🙂 Since 2013, the Dubai Miracle Garden is the largest flower garden in the world. An artificially created …
» Read the full blog postDubai Marina – JBR, The Walk, The Beach & Ain Dubai
The cityscape of Dubai is changing rapidly. When we first visited the Dubai Marina in 2013, much was not yet finished or was in the planning stage. So we were very excited about how the trendy neighbourhood has developed. Things to know about the Dubai Marina Dubai Marina is located about 25 kilometers southwest of Downtown Dubai and is well connected to the city’s public transport network. With the metro of the red line you can reach the marina relatively …
» Read the full blog postDubai Frame in Zabeel Park & Dubai Garden Glow
We were particularly looking forward to a new building in Dubai: the Dubai Frame. The spectacular building in the form of a huge picture frame is now one of the city’s new landmarks and a popular excursion destination. In addition, a visit can be ideally combined with the small amusement park Dubai Garden Glow. Things to know about the Dubai Frame Since 2018, the Dubai Frame has been the new most spectacular building in the Dubai skyline. The architectural masterpiece …
» Read the full blog postLa Mer (Dubai) – Beach, Shopping & Boardwalk in Jumeirah
We always find it nice when we can discover corners that are new or that we didn’t know before. This is what happened to us with the trendy La Mer district in Dubai. We had seen some pictures on the internet and were very excited about what to expect there. Things to know about La Mer Located on the seafront between Pearl Jumeirah Island and Daria Island, Dubai’s La Mer district offers stunning views of the Dubai skyline and the …
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