Why rough it when you can sleep under the stars in a bubble tent, wake to wildlife in a trailer or glamp among the desert dunes?

The best hotels by the beach, from an Arabian place and sprawling luxury resort to a Tahitian-themed hideaway and family favourite serving the best brunch in town

In remote island retreats inspired by Emirati fishing villages, mirage-like desert palaces and modern beach resorts a stone’s throw from the city

From La Dolce Vita on Yas Island to an immersive rose-tinted African concept on Al Maryah – these are the best places to eat by cuisine

The best places to grab a morning bite in the Saudi capital, from bright-pink London exports and mansion-inspired hangouts to cool vegan and Aussie-style cafés

Where Near+Far is celebrating this New Year’s Eve in Dubai: a glamorous grande dame’s beachfront masquerade gala

Everything we love about Mama Shelter Dubai – the city’s new four-star lifestyle hotel that’s as cool as it is affordable

Where to bed down in Dubai’s thriving business-meets-pleasure neighbourhood

A new dawn has broken in Saudi’s new UNESCO World Heritage Site development – and the hotels are pretty impressive…

A boutique hideaway-cum-art and design lair set the scene for the launch of Rolls-Royce’s ultimate ‘driver’s’ car, Ghost Series II

Promising golden days and starry nights, the iconic Pan Deï Palais is re-opening for the festive season on 20 December

Where to drink and dine in the Qatari capital for elegant interiors, a good crowd and great food