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The best Musandam hotels for a stay in Oman’s spectacular fjord-filled peninsula

Where to stay when visiting Oman’s breathtaking Musandam, from an ultra-luxury A-list escape to overnight dhow cruises and dive resorts

4 December 2024

Hotels and Resorts, Musandam

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How to spend Christmas in Riyadh in 2024

The Saudi capital is truly embracing festive traditions for the first time, with feasts, activities and more

4 December 2024

Food+Drink, Riyadh

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Fairmont Riyadh review: modern luxury arrives in the Saudi capital

Fairmont’s Saudi Arabian debut is a beautiful marriage of heritage and modernity, with all the facilities required by the modern traveller

29 November 2024

Hotel Reviews, Riyadh

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Nuska Beach review: Dubai’s best beach views?

A timeless waterfront showstopper in the shadows of the the Burj Al Arab

28 November 2024

Dubai, Food+Drink

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Delano Dubai review: South Beach glamour in the UAE

Ian Schrager’s Miami glamour has arrived in Dubai

28 November 2024

Dubai, Hotel Reviews

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The best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Riyadh

Riyadh is poised to emerge as a premier New Year’s Eve destination in the Middle East, offering an array of immersive experiences, luxurious accommodations, and intimate gatherings under the starlit desert sky..

25 November 2024

Life+Style, Riyadh

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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River review

Jean-Michel Gathy’s stunning riverside escape surrounded in gardens and pools and moments from the city centre

22 November 2024

Hotel Reviews, Thailand

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Beautiful Umm Al Quwain beaches to visit this season

From protected mangrove fields to public beaches for picnics, barbecuing and even camping

21 November 2024

News + Tips, Umm Al Quwain

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The most expensive Michelin-Starred restaurants of 2024 have been revealed – and there’s a Dubai entry

Can you guess where Dubai features?

21 November 2024

Dubai, Food+Drink, News + Tips

The most beautiful hotels in Rome to visit this season

The Eternal City by name and nature, Rome offers unbeatable year-round appeal: delectable food, historical and architecture treasures, timeless beauty and some of Europe’s most phenomenal hotels, both new and old

21 November 2024

Hotels and Resorts, Italy

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The stunning private South African farmhouse and wellness retreat you need to book

This monastic farmhouse in Wellington’s ancient mountains could be the season’s most stylish wellness and relaxation escape

20 November 2024

Private Rentals, South Africa

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Zabeel Palace: A guide to visiting Dubai’s official royal residence

Everything you need to know about Dubai’s royal palace, from visiting the grounds to its fascinating history

15 November 2024

Dubai, News + Tips