Middle East
from dynamic fine dining spots from powerhouse female chefs to playful ramen joints and Cannes-born hotspots
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
Shangri-La Jeddah cuts a striking figure on the Jeddah Corniche, with oceanic interiors, ocean views and luxurious facilities
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
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
The UAE emirate is emerging as a cool and cultural staycation and vacation spot
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
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
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
