DUBAI - Dubai is set to offer another tourist attraction for all the thrillseekers as a helium-inflated balloon will take off this month.
The balloon would be on the edge of Palm Jumeirah named 'The Dubai Balloon' on the beach of Aquaventure at Atlantis, The Palm. It will rise 300 metres above the ground to be visible from afar and offer tourists the best view of the city.
A regular pass for 10 minutes balloon ride will costs Dh175 for adults and Dh75 for children. ‘Fast pass’ tickets are sold at Dh275 per adult and Dh125 per child which will permit guests to skip the queue and includes complimentary coffee, tea, or soft drink at the Dubai Balloon lounge. It is free for kids under three years and is also wheelchair- and stroller-friendly with no weight limits, Khaleej Times reported.
The exciting ride would be available Monday to Thursday, 9am to 11pm; and Friday to Sunday 9am to midnight and views on offer include the palm-shaped manmade island; Aquaventure; the world’s largest fountain show at The Pointe; Burj Al Arab; Ain Dubai and even Burj Khalifa and the Downtown skyline when its not cloudy.
General manager of The Dubai Balloon, Clair Aichhorn said that they were excited to welcome everyone to try this new bucket-list experience and rise above this beautiful city called home.
'I’m extremely proud of this project and the teams that have worked hard to create something spectacular that will reshape the city skyline and enhance Dubai as a destination,' he added.
Those who wish to enjoy complete experience dedicated themselves can also avail the option of private charters and venue hires to celebrate special occasions, birthdays, or even proposing their loved ones 300 metres above the ground.
Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk
KARACHI - Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on March 23, 2023 (Thursday).
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
Currency | Symbol | Buying | Selling |
US Dollar | USD | 283.1 | 286.15 |
Euro | EUR | 302.5 | 305.5 |
UK Pound Sterling | GBP | 343.5 | 347 |
U.A.E Dirham | AED | 77.2 | 78 |
Saudi Riyal | SAR | 75.4 | 76.2 |
Australian Dollar | AUD | 187 | 189.4 |
Bahrain Dinar | BHD | 749.55 | 757.55 |
Canadian Dollar | CAD | 205 | 207.2 |
China Yuan | CNY | 40.91 | 41.31 |
Danish Krone | DKK | 40.77 | 41.17 |
Hong Kong Dollar | HKD | 35.92 | 36.27 |
Indian Rupee | INR | 3.41 | 3.52 |
Japanese Yen | JPY | 2.06 | 2.11 |
Kuwaiti Dinar | KWD | 919.22 | 928.22 |
Malaysian Ringgit | MYR | 62.85 | 63.45 |
New Zealand Dollar | NZD | 176.66 | 178.66 |
Norwegians Krone | NOK | 26.33 | 26.63 |
Omani Riyal | OMR | 731.97 | 739.97 |
Qatari Riyal | QAR | 77.43 | 78.13 |
Singapore Dollar | SGD | 208 | 210 |
Swedish Korona | SEK | 26.5 | 26.8 |
Swiss Franc | CHF | 305.12 | 307.62 |
Thai Bhat | THB | 8.19 | 8.34 |
KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 203,800 on Thursday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs174,730.
Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs163,624 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 190,880.
Note: The gold rate in Pakistan is fluctuating according to the international market so the price is never been fixed. The below rates are provided by local gold markets and Sarafa Markets of different cities.
City | Gold | Silver |
Lahore | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Karachi | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Islamabad | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Peshawar | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Quetta | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Sialkot | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Attock | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Gujranwala | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Jehlum | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Multan | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Bahawalpur | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Gujrat | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Nawabshah | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Chakwal | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Hyderabad | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Nowshehra | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Sargodha | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Faisalabad | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
Mirpur | PKR 203,800 | PKR 2,350 |
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