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SAUDI ARABIA

Helicopter tours that rock

Experience AlUla (experiencealula.com) has launched twice-daily helicopter tours of what is arguably one of Saudi Arabia’s most stunning inland destinations. The 30-minute flights, priced SAR 750 per person, take in seven major sites of significance including the monumental Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock), AlUla’s most famous natural geological rock formation; Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the southern capital of Nabataean civilisation; The Hijaz Railway; and Maraya, the world’s largest mirrored building, which sparkles like a diamond in the desert dunes. The tour also takes in Jabal Ikmah (the open-air library) and Dadan, the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms, as well as AlUla Old Town – the 12th-century medieval city – before landing back at Fursan Village. Geologist Don Boyer says visitors will be “blown away”, by what they experience. “The landscape we see today is more or less the same landscape those guys saw 7,000 years ago. The pleasure of flying over this part of Arabia, as opposed to, for example, heritage sites in Europe, is that there is no clutter. In AlUla, it’s vast; you see things in their raw state and the state of preservation is generally very good indeed.” Gemma Greenwood

NINE CENTRAL LOCATIONS. ONE UNIQUE CELEBRATION.

After nearly eight years of meticulous planning and preparation, Dubai welcomes the world for a magnificent 182-day celebration of human brilliance and accomplishment at Expo 2020 Dubai. The historic event will bring together millions of visitors from all over the world to explore without borders, as they experience incredible innovation, astounding architecture, global flavours and 191 country pavilions.

For reservations and more information, visit rovehotels.com or call +971 4 561 9999.

Dubai is renowned for its hospitality, and among the various options available across the city, Rove Expo 2020 is the only hotel situated at the heart of the event, adjacent to Al Wasl Plaza. This makes it ideal for those who don’t want to miss a beat, and witness the unique shows and activities right from their balcony. As an added bonus, bookings at this hotel are inclusive of Expo 2020 Dubai tickets for the full duration of the stay.

Other hotels near Expo 2020 Dubai

ROVE AT THE PARK ROVE DUBAI MARINA ROVE CITY WALK ROVE DOWNTOWN ROVE HEALTHCARE CITY ROVE TRADE CENTRE ROVE CITY CENTRE ROVE LA MER BEACH For visitors looking to explore all the excitement this vibrant emirate has in store, Rove Hotels offers eight other well-connected locations. From beach-side stays to Burj Khalifa views, Rove Hotels cover every corner of this thriving metropolis. You can enjoy funky design interiors, fuss-free service, and sustainable amenities all within easy reach of Expo 2020 Dubai.

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