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Is it safe to travel to Dubai? The latest advice for travellers

With the UAE's airspace currently closed and an attack from Iran successfully intercepted, here's what global travellers need to know

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UAE airports and a hotel damaged in ongoing Iran missile attacks

Everything travellers need to know as tourism infrastructure in the UAE is damaged in Iran missile attacks

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Travel warnings expand across the Middle East as the US and Israel launch attack on Iran

The latest updates as a growing number of governments issue travel warnings for the Middle East after the US and Israel launch attack on Iran, with Donald Trump confirming "major combat operations" are underway

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Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates for travellers

Airspace has been closed and flights have been rerouted after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Here’s what travellers need to know about Middle East travel

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What travellers stranded in the UAE right now need to know

All the essential information for stranded passengers, including emergency numbers, official information sources and what to do about flights and accommodation

Ramadan 2026

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Solo travel in the Middle East

A collection of first-hand accounts of what it means to travel alone through the Middle East

Culture

Destinations

The 11 best museum gift shops in the Middle East

Forget the dreaded exit through the gift shop — these museum boutiques are filled with carefully curated objects, thoughtful souvenirs and design-led keepsakes

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A first look inside Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum

The opening of another highly anticipated museum brings Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District one step closer to completion

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A first look inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi

The latest museum opening in Saadiyat Cultural District reminds visitors that planet Earth is a place of wonder

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The incredible exhibitions taking over Doha to celebrate 50 Years of the National Museum of Qatar

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The Tutankhamun Galleries are finally open at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and they were worth the wait

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Experts reveal the surprising reason museums and galleries make you feel so tired

Great UAE Day Trips

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Great UAE Day Trips: Mleiha and the Sharjah desert
The route journeys through Ghost Village, Fossil Rock and Al Buhais Geological Park
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Great UAE Day Trips: Al Ain
The ancient oasis town is a calm, quiet place that moves at its own gentle rhythm
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Great UAE Day Trips: inland Fujairah
Away from Fujairah's beautiful beaches, take a drive into the emirate's mountains to explore historic villages and attractions
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Great UAE Day Trips: Khor Fakkan
While it may feel like a lowkey place these days, Khor Fakkan was fought over by several different powers in the 16^th and 17^th centuries
Inspiration
19 of the most beautiful places to see in the UAE
From mangrove forests and desert dunes to colourful mosques, the UAE has more to offer than flashy skylines

Destination spotlight: Muscat

Destinations
The best hotels in Muscat
The capital of Oman has a clutch of world-class hotels, including some impressive new additions
Food & Drink
The 15 best restaurants in Muscat
From sweeping rooftop terraces, to carefully curated brunches, karak stops and new twists on classic, spice-rich local flavours, the Omani capital's dining scene is thriving
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The 15 best things to do in Muscat
From forts to museums and palaces, here are the top sights to see on a weekend break in the laid-back Omani capital
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The best time to visit Oman
Oman is one of the few Gulf nations to have year-round appeal
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The best street-food restaurants in Muscat
These are the best spots to seek out in the Omani capital – don't expect any frills, just good, authentic food
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The 13 most beautiful places in Oman
From majestic mountain landscapes to picturesque villages, the sultanate is blessed with both natural and man-made wonders

The Gold List 2026

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Is it safe to travel to Bahrain? The latest advice for travellers

With Bahrain's airspace currently closed and an attack from Iran successfully intercepted, here's what global travellers need to know

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All the updates on Middle East airspace closures

Here's everything you need to know about how your regional travel plans might be affected

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UAE airspace partially closed after US and Israel launch attack on Iran

UAE announces precautionary airspace measures on 28 February 2026 as travel disruption spreads across the Middle East

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March 2026 horoscope: it's time to plot your big trip of the year

Professional astrologer Kirah Tabourn reads your monthly horoscope – and spells out how it may shape your travels

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These are the world’s sunniest cities, ranked by annual sunshine hours

New research ranks the world’s sunniest cities by annual sunshine hours, with three Middle Eastern destinations leading the list

Inspiration

The Iftar Table: In London, a Syrian chef infuses iftar with memories of Damascus

After losing his restaurants to war and arriving in the UK as a refugee with just £12 to his name, Imad Al Arnab rebuilt his life around the dinner table – and now marks Ramadan in his newfound home

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The best iftars in Dubai for Ramadan 2026

From lantern-lit gardens and classic hotel buffets to breezy beach clubs and rooftop dining rooms, here are the best places to break the fast this year