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      9 places you need to visit on your next international trip

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: While travel is still largely on hold, that doesn’t mean you can’t stop planning your trip and we know just where you should go. Soon, Germany will be welcoming tourists once again.
      With that, we have rounded up a number of places in the European country which it’s famous for including historic sites, restaurants with delicious food, places offering picturesque views and more.
      Lake Königssee

      Located in eastern Germany, this picturesque nature reserve is located in Berchtesgaden National Park. With incredibly panoramic views and many trails to hike, escape in nature at this destination.
      Allgäu

      This charming region is located in the south of Germany and is loved by many avid nature fans. A notable highlight of Allgäu is the Lech and Eller rivers which run alongside the Alps. The area is also famed for its dairy produce including Hirtenkäse (Shepherd’s cheese) and Bergkäse (mountain cheese).
      Moritzburg Castle

      Built between 1542 and 1546, Moritzburg Castle is rich in history. Named after the Duke Moritz of Saxony, it was a base for hunters who would use the surrounding woodlands and lakes to hunt.
      Wolfenbüttel

      Wolfenbüttel is a historic town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. Previously the home town of the Royal House of Hanover for more than three centuries, it was the first city to be built under the influence of the Renaissance era. It’s also home to the world-famous Herzog August Library and the first Protestant church in the country.
      Baden Baden

      Known as the spa state in Germany, Baden Baden is famed for its thermal baths. It’s the perfect place to pamper yourself with natural remedies.
      Saxon Switzerland

      This national park is located Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony, Germany and covers an area of ​​93.5km. For those who love sport and rock climbing, this is the place to go as there’s over 700 peaks and 12,600 climbing trails to choose form. There’s also cycling trails, too. And to get the perfect Instagram shot, make sure you visit Basti Bridge.
      Hellabrunn Zoo

      Located in the Baravian capital of Munich, Hellabrunn Zoo was founded in 1911 and was the first zoo which housed animals which came from different countries.
      Cologne

      For a cultural cityscape in Germany, visit Cologne which is over 2,000 years old and spans. the Rhine River in western Germany. Prominent landmarks include the Cologne Cathedral and Museum Ludwig. In addition, visit Cologne’s famed Chocolate Museum, which is a must-visit for any chocolate lover.
      Black Forest

      The Black Forest is known for its striking beauty, as it embraces trees, flowers, lakes, waterfalls and animals. It’s also the inspiration for the famed dessert black forest cake.
      For more information visit the Germany Tourism Arabia Facebook page. 

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      The elegant Dubai venue that is the perfect place to spend Christmas Eve

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: Are you staying in Dubai for the festive season this year and still on the hunt for a place to spend Christmas Eve? Not to worry, we’ve found the perfect place.
      To get into the true Christmas spirit, Rixos The Palm Dubai’s elegant venue L’Olivo Ristorante is the place to be.

      With a festive-inspired four-course menu full of Italian favourites with a contemporary twist combined with sweeping views of Dubai’s skyline, it’s the ideal place to spend the night before Christmas with family and loved ones.
      For starters choose from the Christmas amuse-bouche which includes a series of chef-recommended delectable for sharing; tranche de foie gras; the L’Olivo signature burrata; the Christmas oysters; or the smoked prime beef carpaccio.

      Then for the first course choose from a delicious Italian porcini mushroom risotto with truffle carpaccio or homemade lobster ravioli in lobster bisque espuma and rosemary smoke.

      For the main show of the evening enjoy Christmas turkey breast and leg with all the trimmings or slow-roasted barbecue-glazed wagyu beef ribs. However, for those who fancy a lighter option, opt for the grilled sea bass fillet, garlic, kalamata olive, semi-dried tomatoes, baby fennel.
      And, finally, for dessert choose from the deconstructed black forest cake, the chef’s special tableside dessert performance or the modern petit fours. For those who prefer a savoury option, enjoy all that the L’Olivo wine and cheese trolley has to offer.
      Throughout the night guests will be treated to live string music with violin and cello performances.
      Prices for the L’Olivo Ristorante Christmas Eve package start at Dhs309 inclusive for soft drinks; Dhs369 for wine and dine; and Dhs399 for unlimited exclusive beverages which include wines and spirits. Meanwhile, children between six and 12 years dine with a 50 per cent discount and children under six dine complementarity.
      L’Olivo Ristorante, Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites. For bookings please contact: dine.dubai@rixos.com, call 04 457 5454 or visit their website. 
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      This Dubai terrace has launched the most amazing sunset deal

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: Now that the Dubai winter has well and truly arrived, and with festive season fast-approaching, it’s the perfect time to be enjoying the plethora of terraces the city has to offer.
      One standout hotspot for EW is Ninive which offers some of the best views of the DIFC skyline.

      The restaurant, located at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, serves up a range of delicious Arabic and North African favourites, with the menu inspired by the flavours of Morocco, Iran, Iraq and Turkey.

      In perfect timing for the cooler weather arriving and for party season, Ninive has launched a new daily sunset aperitif offer making it the ideal spot to meet with colleagues and friends after work.
      From 5pm to 7.30pm daily enjoy a mixture five of hot and cold mezze dishes and two cocktails, mocktails, house wine or beer of your choice for just Dh175.
      Dishes include maast o Khiar, spicy avocado, Lahmacun, cheese briwat, tuna briwat, tamarind chicken, spiced beef, mini lahmacun and more.
      So, get a group of close friends together to enjoy the delicacies of this Arabic and North African restaurant in a traditional yet stylish setting accompanied by the amazing skyscrapers of DIFC and take advantage of this amazing new deal.
      To make a booking call 043 266 105 or visit ninive.ae. 
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      The history-making Emirati footballer on what it takes to break boundaries

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: Emirati female footballer Areej Al Hammadi is all about breaking boundaries.
      She made history this year becoming a Guinness World Record Holder for the most football ‘hotstepping’ in one minute.

      With options when she was growing up to play women’s football almost being non-existent, Al Hammadi definitely knows the key traits one should have on their journey to success.
      Pursuing football as a career needed courage, and it wasn’t an easy step for Al Hammadi. However, it was an easy choice because it’s where her passion lies.

      “I enjoy the freedom you have to express yourself by showing your skill with the ball at your feet, beating an opponent, controlling the ball, shooting for goal,” she tells Emirates Woman.
      The 34-year-old’s success is the result of grit, determination, commitment and daily training.
      “If you don’t train, you won’t succeed, it’s that simple,” she says. “Football requires a mix of talent, training, and commitment to be successful on the pitch.”
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      Al Hammadi likens this mixture to driving the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé – it’s like a loyal best friend every woman wants to have by her side to keep her strong.
      “Nowadays, women are breaking records and setting the bar high in sports all around the world more than ever,” she says. “However, I think there are a lot of cultural barriers and predetermined gender roles in Arab society that we have to overcome.”
      She believes the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé resembles what women in sport try to combine – preserving traditional values yet “continually demonstrating a drive to succeed, to step into the spotlight and become positive, successful role models on the sports field and in everyday life”.
      The new Mercedes boasts a sporty and elegant design with a touch of luxury offering Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel and vertical fins in high-gloss chrome and, of course, the glamorous AMG logo.

      With a stylish and striking coupé silhouette, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé strikes an ideal balance between design, sportiness, performance, and technology.
      To learn more visit Mercedes-benz-mena.com
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      The free DIFC event that’s your one-stop-shop for culture, art and entertainment

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: DIFC is known as the financial hub of Dubai, surrounded by some of the best restaurants in Dubai.
      Now, for the next two days, it’s also set to be the one-stop-shop for culture, art and entertainment with the return of DIFC Art Nights.

      For the 10th year running the event invites lifestyle, arts and culture enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the artwork from 40 local and international artists at the Gate Village.
      The DIFC Art Nights will also feature 3D calligraphy as well as some amazing pieces from galleries including The Empty Quarter, which was founded by Saudi Arabian Princess HRH Reem Al-Faisal and Emirati Safa Al-Hamed.

      Other galleries including Opera Gallery, Sconci Gallery and Tabari Art Space will also feature some eclectic art pieces.
      Platforms like Legacy Art are also partaking, and the event will also feature inspiring art collections by Amanda Ovington to acrylic and oil paintings by Mohamed Hussein, as well as emerging artists.
      DIFC Art Nights is running from November 17 to 18 from 6pm to 10pm, with entry being complimentary to the public.
      And, of course, the al fresco evening event will operate with strict public health procedures in line with UAE Government guidelines.
      DIFC Art Nights runs from November 17 to 18, 6pm to 10pm. More information is available at difc.ae/events/art-nights-nov/.
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      10 hero buys to gift your loved ones for the Diwali season

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: As we head into the last six weeks of 2020, we also approach the most fun time of the year – party season.
      Marking the beginning of the season is the festival of lights, Diwali, which is fast-approaching this weekend.

      If you’re looking for the perfect gifts to get your loved ones this Diwali season, then look no further than Galeries Lafayette in The Dubai Mall, which is your one-stop-shop for everything fashion, jewellery, handbags, accessories, makeup, home decor and more.
      With an array of luxury brands to their name including Louis Vuitton, Celine, Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Valentino, Chloe and Givenchy, Galeries Lafayette also holds many unique brands which could something new to your wardrobe, or the wardrobes of your loved ones.

      To give you some inspiration for this Diwali season, Emirates Woman has rounded up 10 hero buys from fashion, to accessories, to homewares.
      The hero buys
      Sarah Tamimi top, Dhs3,100 and Sarah Tamimi skirt, Dhs4,750

      Tory Burch sandals, Dhs1,300

      Alighieri earrings, Dhs1,115

      Longines watch, Dhs8,480

      Michael Kors bag, Dhs1,700

      Alighieri pendant necklace, Dhs975

      Iladro Lithophane Votive Light, Dhs325

      Tanagra frame Dhs1490

      Versace Gypsy Trinket Box, Dhs475

      Svenlars Geurkaars Neon Night Wit Candles, Dhs326

      All of these and more are available to shop at Galeries Lafayette The Dubai Mall (04 339 9933).
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      6 unique experiences you need to do in the Maldives

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: As the travel industry slowly but surely begins to recover, some countries are ready to welcome back tourists with open arms.
      This includes one of our favourite holiday desintations, the Maldives.

      The country reopened its borders to tourists on July 15. Since then, the country has ensured it’s taking every precaution necessary to ensure the wellbeing and safety of its nation and tourists who are visiting.
      With regular flights from the UAE now running to the Maldives, it’s the perfect time to take a break in this luxurious oasis.

      If you’re on the fence about whether to travel right now, the Maldives really is the ideal place to go. With the unique and signature “one-island-one-resort” concept which the country is known for, it’s the perfect place to go to ensure social distancing measures are met in order to enjoy an isolation vacation.
      There are also many other aspects that are unique to the country. With that, here’s six bespoke experiences which you can do in the Maldives.
      Underwater dining

      While we know the Maldives is filled with sandy beaches and home to the some of the bluest waters you’ll find around the globe, have you ever thought about what it’s like underwater? With their seas filled with a rich variety of fish and other sea creatures, experience a one-of-a-kind dining extravaganza underwater. There are many resorts that offer the experience including SEA at Anantara Kihavah; Subsix Underwater Restaurant at Niyama Private Islands; and Undersea Restaurant at Hurawalhi just to name a few.
      In a bubble

      Perfect for those who are on a romantic break, enjoy a night sleeping under the stars right on the beach at the Finolhu Resort. Staying overnight in their bubble tents truly is a once in a lifetime experience and one that you’ll be sure to never forget.
      Movie night under the stars
      While you can enjoy a movie night under the stars all around the world, doing it amongst the serenity and relaxing atmosphere of the Maldives is like no other. Enjoy the picturesque backdrop of the beaches, along with some of your favourite flicks.
      Over the water villas

      This type of accommodation has become synonymous with the Maldives. Overwater villas are truly living at its finest. With resorts across the Maldives offering villas with their own pools, with uninhibited views of miles of sea, it’s the optimum opportunity to get away from it all.
      A private flight over the islands

      Whilst most of us have been on a plane at least once in a lifetime, taking a private flight over the Maldives will give you an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime. With expanding views of azure waters, sandy white beaches and the lush greenery of the islands, it’s something that is one-of-a-kind to the Maldives.
      The local culture

      It’s easy to basque in the glory of the views, crystal clear waters and sandy white beaches, but to truly get the most out of your holiday, immerse yourself in the local culture. The Maldives is a melting pot of culture, influenced by Indian, Sri Lankan, Malaysia, Arabs and more, locals are warm and welcoming people, always wanting to ensure their visitors have the best experience. Whether it’s trying the local cuisine, experience local music and dance or simply spending time with Maldivians, it’s something to add to your list when visiting this glorious country.
      Now, it’s time to book. With a negative COVID-19 test required and the country’s ‘Safe Travels Stamp’ – which has been endorsed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – you can be rest assured health and safety are being followed to the highest standards.
      For more information go to visitmaldives.com/en.
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