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Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort Review

Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort review: The Maldives in the Mangroves

The hotly anticipated hotel is finally open, complete with Maldives-style overwater villas, protected mangrove fields and golden beach – we checked in for the weekend

8 February 2024

Hotel Reviews, Ras Al Khaimah

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Feeling Well: Guerlain Spa, Raffles London at OWO

Marrying French sophistication and wellness technology with British heritage and grandeur, this is an unmissable new spa in London

7 February 2024

Europe, Style, Culture + Wellness

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The secret Dubai Mall perk for Emirates Skywards Platinum members

Did you know Platinum members got this?

5 February 2024

Dubai, News + Tips

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We love Emirates’ new business-class pyjamas

The new complimentary set will be available on Emirates business class flights from 1 February – here’s what you get

31 January 2024

News + Tips, Style, Culture + Wellness

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Air Arabia has launched cheap flights from Sharjah to this popular Greek holiday destination

The Sharjah-based budget airline is running flights to Athens from AED899, opening up Greek travel this summer and beyond

30 January 2024

Europe, News + Tips

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Near+Far’s best restaurants: Fi’lia – Dubai’s panoramic Italian restaurant

Hearty Italian cuisine and some of the best views of Downtown Dubai make this stylish hotel restaurant a dining destination

27 January 2024

Dubai, Food+Drink

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Feeling well: The Flow Space, an encompassing neighbourhood wellness hub in Dubai Hills

Focused on healing, rejuvenation, sport science and, ultimately, results, The Flow Space is one of Dubai’s best neighbourhood clinics

22 January 2024

Dubai, Style, Culture + Wellness

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The GCC travellers’ guide to Courchevel 1850

The complete guide to the luxury French ski resort and winter destination quickly becoming a hotspot for jetset GCC travellers, including the Dubai royal family

18 January 2024

Europe, Inspiration

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Cédric Grolet in Courchevel: How one ultra-lux ski hotel brought his perfect pâtisserie to the mountains

Courchevel 1850’s sumptuous Alpine retreat has raised its own bar, partnering with Cedric Grolet to bring guests a world of sugary delights

18 January 2024

Europe, Food+Drink

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5 stylish Khorfakkan hotels perfect for your next UAE road trip

The best places to stay in Khorfakkan, Sharjah’s cool coastal town home to a heritage village, trendy coffee shops and soon, a luxury beach resort

12 January 2024

Hotels and Resorts, Private Rentals, Sharjah

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The Middle East hotel openings we’re excited for in 2024

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

9 January 2024

Middle East, Where To Stay

aman le melezin hotel review

Near+Far’s best hotels in the world: Aman Le Mélézin – Courchevel 1850’s ultimate elite hideaway

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

8 January 2024

Europe, Hotel Reviews