Middle East

Afghanistan travel

Hoping to shine a light on the beauty of Afghanistan, one British journalist has launched tours around the complex nation, showcasing its most impressive sights and offering insight into its people

Mads Wolff reveals why 25hours One Central is so unique in the city, how he’s building community and his favourite thing about the hotel

25hours Hotel Dubai One Central
doha culture calendar

The diminutive state of Qatar is fostering the region’s leading cultural and creative scene, with the debut Doha Biennale and a roster of wonderful new exhibitions across the city championing Islamic art and heritage

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


















Grand Millennium Business Bay pool
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central pool

Two years after opening, the boundary-pushing Euro-cool is still Dubai’s most unique and exciting hotel offering, and throwing a party to celebrate…

An otherworldly all-pool villa resort, just an hour from Downtown Dubai

the ritz-carlton ras al khaimah al wadi desert pool villa
rixos premium saadiyat island

The UAE’s leading beach destination, Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island lures with opulent, suites, private garden villas, world-class facilities, soft white sands and endless ocean views

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


















habtoor grand beach
carna dubai review

One of Dubai’s best steakhouses has had a seductive makeover – and the result is showstopping

Tucked away at the glossy new One Za’abeel, SIRO feels more like a trendy gym with rooms – and is the place to stay for fitness or wellness aficionados

siro one za'abeel
ling ling dubai

Hakkasan’s playful little sister, Ling Ling Dubai promises a seductive night of contemporary Asian cuisine and killer cocktails and vibes

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


















Salalah Oman waterfall view