Compatibility check-list: find your ideal travel buddy
Searching for the right travel buddy is almost as hard as trying to find the love of your life. You can spend years booking trips...
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MENA’s experience tourism on the rise
Experience tourism in the Middle East has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from traditional sightseeing to immersive, culturally rich, and sustainable travel experiences. As MENA...
AMEX reveals top travel trends for 2025
The American Express 2025 Global Travel Trends Report uncovers the motivations and preferences of Gen Z and Millennial travellers, providing valuable insights for the travel...
What happens when a passenger passes away mid-flight in the GCC?
While extremely rare, there are protocols in place for when a passenger passes away during a flight. Airlines around the world, including major Gulf carriers...
The RAK rise: an inside scoop on the emirate’s tourism revolution
Tucked away in the northernmost corner of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is undergoing a spectacular transformation, shedding its understated persona to emerge as...
Hotels Round-up: 15 March
Aldhafra Resort, Vignette Collection, has debuted in Abu Dhabi, and Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile has opened its doors in Egypt. Four Points by Sheraton has...
Visit these Middle East record-breakers
The Middle East is a region renowned for its ambitious spirit and record-breaking achievements. From towering skyscrapers to expansive festivals, here are some of the...
Deals, Digits and Deluxe: the UAE and Saudi traveller’s trinity for 2025
While Amadeus, Hilton and Skyscanner gave us a general breakdown of travel behaviour in 2025, Marriott Bonvoy is narrowing in on the Middle East with travel trends expected amongst UAE and Saudi Arabian...
20 most common mistakes to avoid when flying
Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to travelling. Regardless of how many flights you take, you’re always making one mistake or another, or forgetting to...
9 creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the UAE
You could take your loved one out for a simple dinner and drinks in the UAE this Valentine’s Day, but then you’d be super basic...
