Its warm summers and the fact that in recent years it has attracted an ever growing number of celebrities, entertainers, and successful athletes have given it the nickname of the “Monte Carlo of Switzerland” The city lies on Lake Lugano, surrounded by the mountains of the Lugano Prealps. It is the 9th largest city of Switzerland by population, the largest city in Ticino, and the largest city with an Italian speaking majority outside Italy. The population of the city proper is 71,500, and the population of the urban agglomeration is over 145,000. Lugano is a city in southern Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy.
Scuba diving and a full array of water sports are also a popular part of Fujairah life.Īlong with an intriguing cultural heritage (the emirate is home to Al Badiyah mosque – the oldest in the UAE, dating back to the 15th Century), Fujairah also offers a stunning corniche along the beach front which brings together locals and visitors alike.įounded in 1999, Fujairah International Marine Club, host venue of round 1 of the UIM XCAT World Series, is the only facility of its kinds on the east coast of the UAE.įIMC organises several international events – not only powerboating but also sailing and jet ski competitions, as well as traditional marine sports such as Shoosh and UAE Dhow and rowing races. It may be less well-known than some of its neighbours, but the emirate of Fujairah on the UAE’s east coast has plenty to offer visitors to its shores.Įach weekend, plenty of Dubai residents head to the unspoilt beaches of Fujairah to enjoy a relaxing getaway on the Gulf of Oman.įujairah’s Hajar mountains are the highest on the Arabian peninsula and provide breath-taking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities for the more adventurous.
This is a FREE to attend event and patrons will also have access to XCAT Central, featuring an Entertainment Quarter, Food Bazaar, Kids Zone and Pit Alley.
Visitors can also enjoy outstanding evening entertainment from nightclubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels and Jupiters Casino to art galleries, Broadway musicals and theatre.Ĭity of Gold Coast is fast becoming the sporting and events capital of Australia and looks forward to welcoming the fourth round of the UIM XCAT World Series- the greatest motorsport on water The city’s 12 million annual tourists are attracted by the beaches, 273km of navigable waterway, over 21,500 hectares of parkland and 32,224 hectares of natural environment.Īdditionally, the climate invites open-air activities including al fresco dining with more than 500 restaurants more than 40 resort, public and private golf courses world-class sporting facilities a large selection of wildlife and theme parks and an exciting event calendar of culture, sport, racing, music and fine food. Beyond the stunning coastline and beaches is a vast rainforest hinterland with breathtaking scenery – all a short drive from the city’s regional centres The city’s natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and ideal location make the Gold Coast one of the most unique cities in which to live and work. The Gold Coast enjoys a subtropical climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. The Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in Australia, the nation’s biggest non-capital city and is located in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. Famous for its sun, surf and sand, the City of Gold Coast stretches along 52 kilometres of coastline.