SHARJAH // Kalba Municipality has began a programme to demolish old houses in the Al Aaqula district.
So far 11 houses have been torn down, out of a total of 58 earmarked for demolition.
Ahmad Jumaa Al Hora, head of the Municipality, told Al Ittihad, the Arabic sister newspaper of The National, that three homes were town down on Wednesday after obtaining the Sharjah Water and Electricity Authority and Etisalat had disconnected all services.
In July 2014, Kalba Municipality warned inhabitants of old and dilapidated houses that demolition work would start in August.
Eventually, 154 old houses will be flattened to make way for a development plan to revamp Kalba city centre.
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If you go
The flights
The closest international airport for those travelling from the UAE is Denver, Colorado. British Airways (www.ba.com) flies from the UAE via London from Dh3,700 return, including taxes. From there, transfers can be arranged to the ranch or it’s a seven-hour drive. Alternatively, take an internal flight to the counties of Cody, Casper, or Billings
The stay
Red Reflet offers a series of packages, with prices varying depending on season. All meals and activities are included, with prices starting from US$2,218 (Dh7,150) per person for a minimum stay of three nights, including taxes. For more information, visit red-reflet-ranch.net.
Sheer grandeur
The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.
A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.
Dhadak 2
Director: Shazia Iqbal
Starring: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri
Rating: 1/5
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Brief scoreline:
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Watford 1
Doucoure 90'
