Guests at the glittering Gala Dinner on the eve of the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) witnessed a dramatic start to what was a spectacular weekend by the waterside.

What’s Up magazine is proud to sponsor the second edition of the biggest yacht gathering in the Middle East – the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS) – is set for February 2010. The three-day event promises to make an even more extravagant spectacle than the inaugural edition which took place in March 2009, to resounding international acclaim.

Located 60 Km south west of Riyadh is the Dirab Golf Club, which is the only grassed 18-hole Par 73 championship golf course in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This club nestles in the picturesque Tawfiq valley and features lush tree-lined fairways and perfectly manicured greens.

Exclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, just fifteen minutes from Muscat, hides the luxurious Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa. The resort offers three hotels: Al Waha (The Oasis), an ideal family vacation getaway, Al Bandar (The Town), in the heart of the resort, and Al Husn (The Fort), an exclusive six-star indulgence.

We have all been there at one time or the other where we have a long flight that is scheduled to land early morning at our destination, we ask our selves the same question, can I get some sleep on board the flight? Or there isn’t enough time to do that.

Prince Saud turned to look at us.

“Listen! Follow my lead and stick to me, the last thing we want is you wondering next to the helicopter’s rotor”. He said…

The Corniche, A Rosewood Hotel Royal Suite spreads over an enormous 487 square meters with two floors of splendor. This unique suite offers its guests one of the most picturesque views overlooking the beautiful city of Jeddah. Since the Corniche, A Rosewood Hotel is located in Jeddah’s posh seaside district, the suite is furnished with all the commodities to make you feel right at home.

Almost anyone can unleash new realms of possibilities in the underwater world. But before we dive even further into the whole topic, let’s answer one simple question, What does Scuba Diving mean?

Deep in the Finnish snow-cloaked forests countryside lies the Kakslauttanen Holiday Village, an ideal romantic getaway, tucked away from all the world.

In the heart of Jeddah lies Al Furosya Commercial Gallery, a stunning new project. We were invited to explore this exclusive complex which can’t be defined better than a dream come true.

Close to Rosewood Corniche opening, I was lucky enough to get a chance to sit and talk with Mr. Hans – Peter Leitzke, the hotel’s managing director.

I was recently on a trip during the Dubai Shopping Festival and got totally absorbed by the countless activities this buzzing city offers. So before I go further, let me brief you on a little history about this fast growing cosmopolitan event.

Back in the 12th issue of What’s Up Jeddah, we broke the news about the Equestrian Club. Once again, What’s Up has another exclusive sneak preview for you. By the time you read this article, the hotel will have been completed and will be known as Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa. For now, we would like to provide you with some information about the hotel; in later issues, we will talk in depth about the product offerings.

Royal Jet has been renowned as the world’s leading international private luxury flight services provider for the past 6 years. With the world’s largest fleet of BBJs (Boeing Business Jets). Apart from that; Royal Jet owns two mid-range Gulfstream 300s, a long-range Gulfstream IVSP twin-engined Challenger 604 and a lear-jet 60.