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News & Advice
This new flight subscription allows UAE travellers to fly once a month for $140
Here's how it works
Inspiration
12 new direct flights launching from the UAE in time for summer
From lesser-explored spots to perennial seasonal favourites, these destinations will be easier to reach just in time for summer
Destinations
The best hotels in Dubai for 2024
We’ve eliminated the guesswork and rounded up 36 of our favourite Dubai hotels, for all budgets, ages and travel preferences
Inspiration
8 private islands you can rent in the Maldives
If total seclusion is what you seek, find it in these private pockets of paradise
News & Advice
When is Eid Al Adha 2024 and how many days off will you get?
Get ready to celebrate and mark your calendar for the Eid Al Adha 2024 public holidays
Inspiration
The best new hotels in the world: 2024 Hot List
The best openings of the past year span the globe, from Argentina to Zimbabwe to Nepal
Culture
Destinations
Tbilisi’s sole surviving mosque is a fascinating slice of Georgian history
The city's Muslim community prays under one roof at this centuries-old landmark
Inspiration
The world's most beautiful mosques
The result and source of divine inspiration, these wondrous buildings are a must on any itinerary
Destinations
The must-see art installations taking over AlUla's ancient landscapes
Known for its mesmerising desert and ancient rock forms, AlUla is now drawing crowds of art lovers
More inspiration
Inspiration
The biggest honeymoon and destination wedding trends for this season
Three wedding planners reveal what their couples are asking for this year
Destinations
The 34 best beaches in the world
Our selection of the 34 best beaches in the world – from Ireland's Atlantic Coast to the Seychelles
Destinations
Where to eat, stay and play on Ios, the most underrated Greek island
With fewer crowds than nearby Santorini and a stunning landscape with gorgeous beaches, the former party island is a great place to lay low
Destinations
An insider's guide to Sumba: the unspoilt alternative to Bali
The Indonesian island of Sumba is striking the right balance between light-touch tourism and deep-rooted tradition
Destinations
The 15 best islands to visit in Croatia
The best beaches, quiet islands and places to go in Croatia for a crowd-free holiday
Women Who Travel
‘Growing up in Pakistan was hard, but it mentally prepared me for the challenge of climbing mountains’
Naila Kiani is making history as the first Pakistani woman with a plan to conquer all 14 of the world’s highest mountains
Inspiration
Where is ‘Bridgerton’ filmed?
From grand houses in the English countryside to Georgian properties in the capital, these are the real-life filming locations used in the making of Bridgerton
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Destinations
15 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 17 - 19 May 2024
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, from an immersive wedding-themed brunch to a free piercing
Inspiration
Inside Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's Hot List issue
Head of editorial content Selina Denman presents some of the magazine's highlights
Destinations
We were the first to try Dior Spa at The Lana Dubai – here's what it's like
The UAE's first Dior spa is a manifestation of the French fashion house's understated elegance
Destinations
How to make the most of visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza
From tipping, timings and the most accessible entry points, here's how to get the most out of a visit to Cairo's best-loved pyramids
Inspiration
The best alternative beaches in Europe for crowd-free shores
From secret spots along the Costa Blanca to in-the-know Estonian hideouts, these are the sandy stretches to know about
News & Advice
The top attractions around the world that you have to book in advance
From tickets to climb Florence's Duomo to a table at Tokyo's Pokemon Cafe, here are the top attractions around the globe you must book weeks or even months in advance
Inspiration
What it's like to go to a 5am rave in a hot air balloon above the Dubai desert
A live DJ, spectacular scenery and a glorious sunrise – why you need to add this to your Dubai bucket list
Inspiration
This New York exhibition explores the relationship between hip-hop and jewellery
The American Museum of Natural History exhibit highlights how a niche subculture moved into the mainstream
Inspiration
What it’s like to visit the airport lounge voted the best in the world
I visited the Vienna Lounge to see if it’s worth the hype
Destinations
Louvre Abu Dhabi announces three new exhibitions – these are the dates for your diary
From a Van Gogh masterpiece to an intricate Islamic carving, these are the pieces coming to Louvre Abu Dhabi
Food & Drink
The best restaurants in Marrakech for breakfast, lunch and dinner
From crowd-pleasing market stalls to patisseries and food-forward restaurants, here are the best places to eat in this thriving Moroccan city
City Breaks
The best hotels in Marrakech
Morocco's glittering bohemian city is brighter than ever with a flash pack of fabulous places to stay
Destinations
Best time to visit Azerbaijan
All the essential details on the best time to visit Azerbaijan, whether you’re searching for powdery ski slopes or hikes across wildflower-strewn valleys
