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What the peace deal might mean for travel in the Middle East, according to experts
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What the peace deal might mean for travel in the Middle East, according to experts

Four months after missiles, airspace closures and government warnings disrupted travel across the Middle East, the Gulf is welcoming visitors again
I drove a tuk-tuk solo across Sri Lanka, and it gave me a new appreciation for slow travel
Inspiration

I drove a tuk-tuk solo across Sri Lanka, and it gave me a new appreciation for slow travel

Travelling at just 40 kilometres an hour, travel writer Avantika Chaturvedi discovered the beauty of taking things slow
July 2026 horoscope: life-changing trips lie ahead this month
Inspiration

July 2026 horoscope: life-changing trips lie ahead this month

Professional astrologer Steph Koyfman reads your July 2026 horoscope – and spells out how it may shape your travels
This country has just overtaken Thailand as the most-visited country in South East Asia
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This country has just overtaken Thailand as the most-visited country in South East Asia

The multicultural nation received more than 10 million visitors in the first three months of this year
Move over, cherry blossoms – Dubai’s flame trees are about to burst into bloom

Move over, cherry blossoms – Dubai’s flame trees are about to burst into bloom

More than 51,000 already line Dubai’s streets and parks – and now, a citywide expansion is bringing even more bursts of scarlet
The best spa day deals to try in the UAE this summer

The best spa day deals to try in the UAE this summer

Wellness daycation packages to make the most of while it's too hot to be outdoors
The best bars in Colombo right now

The best bars in Colombo right now

From fashionable lounges to local watering holes, here are the best places to drink in Sri Lanka’s happening capital
We flew in Riyadh Air's business class cabin – here's what it's like on board the Middle East's new luxury airline

We flew in Riyadh Air's business class cabin – here's what it's like on board the Middle East's new luxury airline

With its dusky lavender cabins, designer uniforms and cinema-sized seat-back screens, Saudi Arabia’s new national airline has officially taken to the skies – we stepped on board for a first look
Where to find the best street food in Abu Dhabi

Where to find the best street food in Abu Dhabi

From curries to shawarma, falafel to pho, it’s easy to eat exceptionally well on a budget in the capital

Culture

Meet the antique dealers keeping Middle Eastern history alive at Sharjah’s Souk Al Arsa
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Meet the antique dealers keeping Middle Eastern history alive at Sharjah’s Souk Al Arsa

In the UAE’s oldest marketplace, shop owners have been selling prized pieces for decades
The best Middle Eastern cookbooks to add to your kitchen shelf
Food & Drink

The best Middle Eastern cookbooks to add to your kitchen shelf

Cookbooks today are as much armchair travel guides as educations in history, culture and diverse cooking and eating practices around the world
The best exhibitions to see in the UAE this month: July 2026
Inspiration

The best exhibitions to see in the UAE this month: July 2026

The best exhibitions to catch around the UAE this month, from works that explore artists' visions of the UAE to a showcase exploring connection, identity and belonging
The Hot List 2026

The Hot List 2026

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20 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 3 – 5 July 2026
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20 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 3 – 5 July 2026

Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, from new cooking masterclasses to wellness and staycation deals
Flying from Dubai over the next two weeks? Emirates issues special travel advice to passengers
News & Advice

Flying from Dubai over the next two weeks? Emirates issues special travel advice to passengers

The world’s busiest international airport is about to get even busier, as it prepares for the start-of-summer rush
The best cafes and coffee shops in Colombo
Food & Drink

The best cafes and coffee shops in Colombo

From Ceylon tea specialists to stylish spaces serving small batch coffee, these flawless spots are the capital’s finest
Why are almost all commercial planes painted white?
News & Advice

Why are almost all commercial planes painted white?

The reason has very little to do with aesthetics
Saudi Arabia to let UK visitors stay for 180 days under new travel authorisation
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Saudi Arabia to let UK visitors stay for 180 days under new travel authorisation

The reciprocal scheme, which takes effect on Wednesday, 1 July, gives British travellers a longer stay option as the kingdom continues dismantling barriers to international tourism
Dengue fever in Sri Lanka: what travellers need to know as cases rise
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Dengue fever in Sri Lanka: what travellers need to know as cases rise

Sri Lanka is reporting one of its sharpest dengue surges in years, with more than 54,000 cases recorded so far in 2026. Here's what to know before travelling, from symptoms to prevention
The coldest countries in Europe to escape the summer heat, according to a new ‘coolcation’ index
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The coldest countries in Europe to escape the summer heat, according to a new ‘coolcation’ index

The continent's coolest summer escapes have been revealed in a new ranking, as travellers swap hot beaches for forests, fjords and bracing sea swims
Etihad Rail is now live: timetable, ticket prices and everything you need to know about the UAE's first passenger train
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Etihad Rail is now live: timetable, ticket prices and everything you need to know about the UAE's first passenger train

The train will take passengers across the UAE, going from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah in under two hours
The best hotels in Bali
Destinations

The best hotels in Bali

Whether you're planning on staying in Ubud, Seminyak or further afield, these are the hotels to book for your trip
The best restaurants in Colombo
Destinations

The best restaurants in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s capital boasts elegant secret gardens, smart dining rooms, hip bars – and everything in between
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as the US and Iran accuse each other of breaching ceasefire
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Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as the US and Iran accuse each other of breaching ceasefire

With flight schedules and route networks being regularly updated, here's the latest news for passengers facing Dubai and Middle East flight disruption
This sparkling stretch of Spanish coastline is finally basking in the spotlight – here's what you need to know
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This sparkling stretch of Spanish coastline is finally basking in the spotlight – here's what you need to know

Where to eat, stay and play on the stretch of Spanish coastline that's all too often overlooked by hispanophiles
Europe heatwave: what to know if you are travelling right now
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Europe heatwave: what to know if you are travelling right now

Extreme heat warnings are in place across Italy, France, the UK, Croatia and Hungary
Is it ever OK to lie to get an upgrade in a hotel or on a flight?
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Is it ever OK to lie to get an upgrade in a hotel or on a flight?

Hotel staff know guests stretch the truth, and for years, many didn’t mind. But as social media influencers encourage more guests to fib for an upgrade, the industry risks reaching breaking point
Is there a best day to buy airline tickets? No hacks, only facts
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Is there a best day to buy airline tickets? No hacks, only facts

When to book airfares to score the best deal, according to the data
UAE extends visa-on-arrival scheme to 6 new countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand
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UAE extends visa-on-arrival scheme to 6 new countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand

The new policy applies to citizens living outside their home countries
The most beautiful mosques in India, from Delhi to Kozhikode
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The most beautiful mosques in India, from Delhi to Kozhikode

Where spirituality, history and incredible architecture converge
Travelling to Singapore? These are the 7 things you should never pack
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Travelling to Singapore? These are the 7 things you should never pack

What not to bring with you, and the things you'll need a prior permit for
The best cafes and coffee shops in Bali
Destinations

The best cafes and coffee shops in Bali

From Canggu’s specialty coffee counters to Seminyak’s all-day institutions and Ubud’s serious roasteries, Bali’s cafe scene has something for everyone
Airlines should continue avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, experts warn
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Airlines should continue avoiding airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, experts warn

The European Union for Aviation Safety has extended its conflict-zone advisory