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Unexpected natural wonders in the region, from salt flats in the UAE and volcanic craters in Saudi to eerie ghost towns in Ras Al Khaimah and Egypt

Everything you need to know about, and the best company to book, a desert safari adventure in Dubai

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Experience a evocative mix of old and new Dubai aboard a luxury dhow boat

The best places for a September sojourn, from a country coming alive with festivals and events to the end of the Mediterranean season

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Where to go shopping in the Saudi capital, from glossy malls and immersive concept stores utilising AI to centuries-old marketplaces

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