The Aussies are going to have a new ground to play, one that is the city’s largest and most expensive. Sydney’s Darling Harbour, which is situated at the city’s centre, is going to boast of a 4000 Square meter playground in front of the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Center. About 28 million people visit Darling Harbor each year, and the construction of the new playground is going to up this number by multiples. The playground hosts a large climbing...
When you want to save your travel time, you have to shell out more money, right? And if you want to take a flight, you also need to put up with the ever increasing airport costs. The Bureau of Transportation has come out with a compilation of sales data for all the airports across the U.S. in the third quarter of 2009 to deduce the average cost for each. The costs are based on domestic tickets on a round...
There is no stopping Dubai’s infrastructure growth. After announcing the unveiling of the luxurious Meydan horse racing complex, the developers of Meydan City in Dubai have already put the other major elements of the business, sporting and lifestyle district to construction tender. The design of the large scale Meydan City project is based on a green oasis, comprising of four separate areas namely, the Racecourse with Meydan Hotel, Meydan Horizons, Godolphin Park and Meydan Metropolis. Malaysian architect Teo A....
For the Louis Vuitton collector, who has some of the rarest offerings from this brand, the exquisite Louis Vuitton “Damier” Trunk is definitely a must have. A collector’s item, the exclusive trunk is currently available at Pullman Gallery in London. Dating back to 1890, this fine trunk features the rare Damier pattern and boasts of brass handles and a leather trim. A vintage luggage item that will make every other vintage collector go green, this beautiful travel accessory is...
After Disney launched its own Disney Cruise Line with interesting themes, it was time for the mean machines, i.e. the robots to reinforce their existence. So they are put up at Robot Land, which is a $600 million project and about $230 million has been secured so far. It is a whole big realm that could make anybody feel like they are on Mars with their Robot Water Park, Robot Battle Stadium, Robot Flower Island, Robot Museum, and the...
If you love cars, you'd love speed too. And I guess apart from their designing finesse, the Porsche Design Group from Germany will also boast and pride about their speed now. Under a massive retail expansion plan, Porch has already opened gates to their 100th store! A few days ago, the company hit the three digit showrooms mark by opening their latest 5,000sq m. international retail store at New Delhi, India. According to the group's CEO, "In the period...
Only after a month of its opening, the world’s tallest building has already shut its doors to the public due to repair works. Reportedly, the viewing platform of the Burj Khalifa has been closed to the public for an indefinite period. Building company Emaar Properties said that electrical problems were partly to blame and it is unclear whether this problem is extended to the entire building. The platform opened to the public following the dramatic naming ceremony of Burj...
If you are planning a budget trip, then you most definitely need to cancel Moscow from your list of most likely holiday destinations. Why? Because staying in this city will be anything but cheap. According to the survey by the Hogg Robinson Group, hotels in Moscow have been revealed as the world’s most expensive. The hotels of Moscow have bagged this title for the fifth consecutive year! According to the survey, average room rates in the Russian capital were...
The world’s richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup, is all set to commence on March 27th. Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has confirmed March 27th as the official grand opening of the new US $2 billion Meydan Grandstand and Race Track, that will host the World Cup. But yesterday venue organizers said the Race Track is all ready and that it will in fact host the first races of the season tonight. Meydan when opened is all...
The old Forth Road Bridge leading to Edinburgh is all set to receive a £112 million ($181.6 million) investment for a programme of improvements spanned over the next 15 years, where the it crosses the expected annual running costs of £5 million ($8.1million). The new crossing will be open to traffic in 2016 and will cost each vehicle about £114 ($184), making it the world’s most expensive bus lane. All the funding for the existing bridge comes from the...
We’ve been waiting for some exclusive product for a long time now. It finally is going to be here in the shape of Playerati GameBar which is a sophisticated fusion of appliance and entertainment crafted within a table. The ‘one of its kind’ gaming table looks ordinary at first glance, but at a touch of a button reveals its extraordinary refrigerated rising bar from within. The integrated refrigeration unit conceals itself within a collection of games like Poker, Roulette,...
Valentine's Day is a celebration for the purest of emotion's and that is love. You don’t want anything weighing on your mind on a day like that now, do you? So the event management and luxury concierge company Pure Entertainment Group has come up with a novel plan to 'lighten up' your spirits! The romantic couples in Los Angeles and Las Vegas can enjoy a weightless Valentine's Day celebration onboard G FORCE ONE a Boeing 727-200 aircraft specially modified...
Jamie Hayon has re-designed the new Faberge Geneva Store giving it a whole new look. Hayon has left no stone unturned to make this store the epitome of luxury and has beautifully added glamour to the 21st Century mod aristocracy. The luxurious boutique brims with class and elegance and yet manages to maintain a light atmosphere. The store for the uber rich only, overpowers you with the full height interconnecting doors with the tinted glass of cut out gem-shaped...
When you have lots of money can buy that matter the most to you without thinking twice. While you cannot really buy peace of mind, but you sure can ensure some relaxation when you finally find some quiet peaceful times with your special someone! If you are over sixteen years of age, imagine a perfect romantic setting with a Limousine waiting to pick you up leading to a private flying jet. You are flying south at over 300 feet...
Whisky connoisseurs and drinkers walking down the revamped Terminal 4 of London’s Heathrow Airport are in for a treat as WDF has opened a new World of Whiskies store. The store was commissioned by WDF in partnership with William Grant & Sons while Sheridan & Co developed the new concept of the store. Sheridan’s new design concept for the store mixes the modern and traditional, juxtaposing a sleek, contemporary interior with a palette of seasoned materials associated with the...