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Copenhagen in summer

Swap the Med for this dreamy European city destination this summer

With long sunny days, cool coffee shops, clean waters, a new wave of design hotels with rooftop pools, and direct flights from the GCC, Copenhagen in summer is a true delight

20 June 2025

belmond mount nelson hotel

How South Africa’s famed Mount Nelson Hotel is entering an exciting new era

Celebrating 125 years, Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has long represented another world and time, but new leadership is bringing the property firmly into the spotlight with a global installation, new art exhibitions and jolly new persona

22 May 2024

bhutan travel guide

Land of the Thunder Dragon: How to spend a week in Bhutan

Bhutan’s doors have reopened, giving travellers the keys to the kingdom and a world of temples, forts, preserved culture and elite luxury lodges. With new direct flights from Sharjah, there’s never been a better time to visit the Land of the Thunder Dragon

21 May 2024

art house collection

Stay in the homes of actors, photographers and architects with this South African private rental company

An innovative private rental company is opening up the stylish homes of South Africa’s top creatives and art collectors with a unique portfolio of exciting stays and experiences

14 May 2024

quest for longevity

The UAE and GCC hotels extending your lifespan through pioneering technology

Hotels and travel destinations are now bridging the topic of longevity, helping guests increase lifespan with highly targeted and scientific treatments in the most luxurious of settings

14 May 2024

hotel lifestyle brands

6 chic global hotel lifestyle brands to shop now

These hotels are now bonafide lifestyle brands – offering everything from immersive online shopping and skincare to at-home interiors services and homeware

9 May 2024

Afghanistan travel

Meet the man running immersive guided tours to Afghanistan from the UAE

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

2 May 2024

Palestinian artists

From Palestine with Art: Meet the Palestinian creators protecting their heritage, at home and in the diaspora

Palestinian artists and creators at home and in the diaspora are spotlighting their rich culture and identity with global art showcases and talked-about collaborations

2 May 2024

doha culture calendar

Must-sees from Qatar Museums: Imperial fashion collections and Qatar-Morocco 2024 Year of Culture

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

29 April 2024

salama mohammed

Jetsetter: beauty entrepreneur and content creator, Salama Mohamed on her favourite travel destinations and go-to In-flight regime

The beloved Emirati content creator-turned-beauty mogul talks Middle East skincare, her favourite Dubai spots, travel destinations and what’s first in her suitcase when packing…

13 November 2023

rolls-royce spectre in napa valley

A new world order: Rolls-Royce Spectre debuts in Napa Valley marking an innovative new era for the ultra-luxury marque

What happened when the world’s most innovative, and sustainable, luxury good met the rolling vines of Napa Valley and its most in-demand new hotel

11 July 2023