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Abu Dhabi (AUH) vs Doha (DOH) Airport: Which is better for your layover?

Newsroom16/02/202617/02/2026

by Newsroom16/02/202617/02/2026

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOHA) are two of the easiest Gulf airports to connect through. Both are modern, clean, and built for transferring passengers. If you are choosing...

Hotels are getting scarily good at personalisation – here’s why

Newsroom02/02/202602/02/2026

by Newsroom02/02/202602/02/2026

Personalisation used to mean remembering a guest’s name… maybe even their favourite pillow if you were really ahead of the game. But today? Travellers expect...

Follow the locals: The Saudi winter hotlist you didn’t know about

Newsroom29/01/202631/01/2026

by Newsroom29/01/202631/01/2026

Want to see the real Saudi Arabia this winter? Then ditch the mainstream guidebooks and follow the locals instead! Saudi residents are quietly enjoying their...

Hotels Round-up: 2 July

Newsroom02/07/202502/07/2025

by Newsroom02/07/202502/07/2025

Top 3 Headlines Wynn Al Marjan Island unveils a new realm of ultra-luxury Wynn Al Marjan Island, set to open its doors in early 2027...

Emirates serves up Grand Slam experiences at Wimbledon 2025

Newsroom26/06/202526/06/2025

by Newsroom26/06/202526/06/2025

Hold onto your hats, tennis fans, because Wimbledon is officially in full swing! From 30 June to 13 July, the hallowed grounds of The All...

Disneyland in Abu Dhabi – here’s everything you need to know

Newsroom08/05/202508/05/2025

by Newsroom08/05/202508/05/2025

The magic of Disney is heading to the Middle East – and it’s not just a rumour this time. NOTE: This page is constantly being...

Exploring the great outdoors with Arabian Wanderers

Newsroom01/05/202501/05/2025

by Newsroom01/05/202501/05/2025

A Lebanese native with a passion for nature, George Kfoury founded Arabian Wanderers in Dubai to help people reconnect with the outdoors and each other....

Aviation Round-up: 15 March

Newsroom12/03/202515/03/2025

by Newsroom12/03/202515/03/2025

The aviation landscape is abuzz with exciting developments, from enhanced connectivity to prestigious awards. Qatar Airways is enriching its network with increased frequencies to key...

Destinations Round-up: 15 March

Newsroom12/03/202515/03/2025

by Newsroom12/03/202515/03/2025

Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, while the UAE’s tourism sector is getting a boost from major events like...

Luxury Iftar experiences not to miss in the Middle East

Newsroom05/02/202512/02/2025

by Newsroom05/02/202512/02/2025

The holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, community, and, of course, breaking fast with loved ones. Across the Middle East, some...

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) vs Doha (DOH) Airport: Which is better for your layover?

Hotels are getting scarily good at personalisation – here’s why

Follow the locals: The Saudi winter hotlist you didn’t know about

Hotels Round-up: 2 July

Emirates serves up Grand Slam experiences at Wimbledon 2025

Disneyland in Abu Dhabi – here’s everything you need to know

Exploring the great outdoors with Arabian Wanderers

Aviation Round-up: 15 March

Destinations Round-up: 15 March

Luxury Iftar experiences not to miss in the Middle East

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