Between 1939 and 1999 Turkeyâs major earthquakes were marching westward along the north Anatolian fault, prompting fears that Istanbul â which lies near the fault â would eventually shake. In 1999 a magnitude-7.6 quake struck near Izmit, just 70 kilometres from Istanbul, killing around 17,000 people.
Both vegetarian and meat-eating children have special meal options available to them on Emirates as well. Parents can order kids' meals for 2- to 12-year-old children. Flight attendants also keep a healthy supply of baby food for infants traveling onboard.
Burj Al Arabâs signature restaurant Al Mahara serves seafood specialities and features an expansive glass wall looking into the aquarium, and The Sky View Bar is suspended 200 yards above sea level. Al Muntaha restaurant is ideal for afternoon tea and cocktails.