Middle East

ofelia at the arts club

Inspired by the iconic painting by John Everett Millais, one of the London club’s founding members, The Arts Club Dubai’s newest restaurant is a maximalist’s dream. Think handmade pasta and pistachio liqueur to the tune of Seventies disco

The capital’s coffee scene is booming with dozens of trendy new establishments, and here are the coolest places to visit

best breakfast in abu dhabi
best bars in dubai- rialto bar

Where to grab a great drink in the Gulf city that never sleeps

The best Greek islands to visit in 2025, from car-free escapes with the art crowd to whitewashed Cycladic hangouts still under the radar, and where to stay on them


















jumeirah marsal al arab
jazz nights abu dhabi

Soulful jazz, signature tapas, and cocktails awaits at Abu Dhabi’s most iconic bar – for one night only…

Where to stay in the beachy, tourism capital of the UAE, from authentic Arabian retreats to ultra-modern international brands

the best hotels in dubai
When will the Grand Egyptian Museum open

33 years since its conception, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally open, housing 100,000 of Egypt’s greatest treasures. Here’s what you can see there now

The best Greek islands to visit in 2025, from car-free escapes with the art crowd to whitewashed Cycladic hangouts still under the radar, and where to stay on them


















jumeirah muscat bay - new muscat hotels
hotel exterior

With an illustrious past defining luxury, Waldorf Astoria is synonymous with glamour, and its Dubai beach resort is nothing short of spectacular

Saudi Arabia’s only luxury lifestyle hotel is bringing Jeddah into a chic new era, with a rooftop pool, stunning waterfront location and Studio 54 vibes…

The jeddah edition penthouse
Rialto restaurant Dubai-min

Near+Far’s editor Isabella Craddock’s personal favourite restaurants in Dubai for every occasion, from a laid-back Lebanese to the city’s own Chiltern Firehouse

The best Greek islands to visit in 2025, from car-free escapes with the art crowd to whitewashed Cycladic hangouts still under the radar, and where to stay on them


















yalla nile: egypt beyond hotels