UAE National Day 2024: 30 events across the Emirates
UAE National Day, or Eid Al Etihad, commemorates the union of the seven emirates and is a time for residents and visitors to celebrate the...
Category : Middle East and GCC
Featured Etihad Airways reveals 10 new destinations
by Newsroom
Foodie fans, rejoice! After a week of social media teasers, keeping fans and fellow travellers thinking, guessing and hoping, Etihad Airways has finally announced its...
Diriyah expands its cultural horizon
by Newsroom
Diriyah Company, the visionary developer of Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah project, has announced plans for two new high profile multibillion-dollar educational and arts districts – Qurain...
What to do in Sharjah: discover the charm beyond Dubai
by Newsroom
While Dubai often takes the spotlight, Sharjah – its cultural cousin – holds an array of incredible experiences that deserve their own fame. A blend...
What to do in Palm Jumeirah: your essential guide to Dubai’s iconic island oasis
by Newsroom
When you think of Dubai, gleaming skyscrapers and luxury experiences might spring to mind – but Palm Jumeirah takes it a step further. This world-famous...
Top things to do and see on a 24-hour stopover in Qatar
by Newsroom
Time starts… now! You’ve managed to fit in a 24-hour stopover in Qatar’s capital of Doha (possibly by taking advantage of Qatar Airways’ stopover program) but you’re...
Top 12 wellness resorts in MENA
by Newsroom
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is home to some of the world’s most stunning wellness resorts. With diverse landscapes, rich traditions, and...
Qatar’s 147% tourism growth led by air, infrastructure and people
by Newsroom
It should come as no surprise that Qatar’s tourism sector has had rapid growth in recent years, but did you know that the industry grew by an...
Faith, art, and architecture: 10 iconic mosques in the Middle East
by Newsroom
Marble domes and luxurious gold features. Sky high minarets coupled with some of the world’s largest chandeliers. Mosques are renowned around the world for their...
Levelling the playing field: Saurabh Rai’s tips for independent hotels
by Newsroom
With more than 600 properties across 80 countries, Preferred Hotels & Resorts is a hotel group unlike any other. Billed as the world’s largest independent...