BRIDGING
CULTURES
QURANIC PARK
Dubai
At the world’s first Quran-
inspired park, which
opened in April, the gardens are
based on stories from Islam’s
sacred text: they feature plants
mentioned in the Quran and the
sunna—such as pomegranate
and olive trees—as well as a
lake split by a stone pathway,
symbolizing the parting of the
Red Sea. The park’s aim, per the
city’s municipal government, is
to bridge cultures and promote
tolerance by offering visitors
exposure to Islam in a family-
friendly space. —Hillary Leung
TAILOR-MADE
FOR TEENS
NORWEGIAN JOY
A go-kart track at sea?
The idea might sound
a bit wild, but that didn’t
stop Norwegian Cruise Line
from building one into the
Norwegian Joy back in 2017.
Now, after a $50 million 2019
renovation, the ship has even
more to keep passengers
entertained. The Joy is built
to delight the most discerning
of cruise guests— teenagers.
Look for the Galaxy Pavilion
virtual- reality and gaming center,
as well as an open-air laser-tag
arena and a retro American
diner. —Alejandro de la Garza
WHERE BEER
LOVERS LIVE
DOGHOUSE HOTEL
AND BREWERY
Columbus, Ohio
In 2017, Scottish beer
brand BrewDog raised the
funds on Indiegogo for what it
dubbed the “world’s first craft-
beer hotel,” rallying more than
2,000 people to the cause. Now,
at DogHouse Hotel and Brewery
(rooms start at $172), guests
can enjoy bathroom beer fridges,
in-room draft taps and the luxury
of not having to call an Uber after
a night out. —Abby Vesoulis
KYLE DE NOBREGA
100 Time Sept. 2–9, 2019