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- China eyes April opening of world’s largest building
- Gallery: Spectacular camel and falcon competition in Abu Dhabi showcases Bedouin culture
- Beirut: Souvenir shopping just got chic
| China eyes April opening of world’s largest building Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:45 PM PST Chengdu's New Century Global Centre is latest symbol of China's economic might and massive ambition Article Page Ready capital, cheap labor, loads of ambition. With these magic ingredients, China is in the midst of one of the most phenomenal national construction booms in history. The latest symbol of the country's "bigger is much, much better" ethos is the nearly completed New Century Global Centre, located in Chengdu (population 14 million), capital of Sichuan province in southwestern China. Region: Groups: Cities: Country: Editions: Nav: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 1 Promoted to homepage hero: 0      |
| Gallery: Spectacular camel and falcon competition in Abu Dhabi showcases Bedouin culture Posted: 27 Dec 2012 08:18 PM PST Al Dhafra heritage festival draws record turnout, awards millions of dollars worth of prizes Al Dhafra Festival, December 15-29, 2012, Madinat Zayed, Al Gharbia, United Arab Emirates; aldhafrafestival.ae More on CNN Travel: Insider Guide: Best of Abu Dhabi
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| Beirut: Souvenir shopping just got chic Posted: 27 Dec 2012 10:02 AM PST Never mind the souks -- Lebanon's capital offers traditional shopping with upscale, contemporary twists Article Page If you're expecting to haggle for a bargain in Beirut's souks, think again. "Beirut is the only city in the Middle East that doesn't have a souk," says tour guide Ronnie Chatah from BeBeirut. "In its place we built a shopping mall with a Ferrari dealership and valet parking." While there are certainly plenty of big labels on show, Beirut has a thriving art and design scene that values individuality and craftsmanship. Region: Groups: Cities: Country: Editions: Tags: Nav: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
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