The authentic, cultural, design-led and stand-out hotel openings that are making the Near+Far team excited

Where neon-lit theatricality meets melt-in-your-mouth Asian delights, orchestrated by service as dazzling as the decor

A Japanese-meets-Alpine ski-in ski-out hideaway with subterranean spa and prime piste-side location that epitomises stealth wealth

The UAE emirate is emerging as a cool and cultural staycation and vacation spot

North of Dubai and stretching across the UAE, Sharjah offers a wide range of fantastic beaches – from cool clubs to buzzy public sands

The best spots to start the day in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea beach city, from French-inspired feasts and East-meets-West cuisine to a vegan favourite and local kitchen run by women

Everything you need to know about the Bahrain visa for UAE residents, including e-visa, visa-on-arrival and guarantors

Kuwait’s hotel scene is flourishing, with cool boutique hotels jostling alongside shiny luxe properties and Arabesque beach resorts

Forget the Alps this season and head to Georgia, Armenia, Turkey or Lebanon for a memorable ski break

Nestled among majestic mountains, Tsaghkadzor Ski Resort is fast becoming a popular destination, offering a diverse range of ski experiences for enthusiasts of all levels and affordable accommodation

Checking into one of Mauritius’ most luxe family-friendly resorts – the tropical garden paradise of One&Only Le Saint Géran

Small but mighty, a collection of waterfront properties offer a peaceful beachy retreat just a 30-minute drive from Dubai