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Overview

The Middle East is a grand epic, a cradle of civilisations and a beautiful, complicated land that's home to some of the planet's most hospitable people.

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Things to Know

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.


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Best Neighborhoods

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.


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Best Road Trips

After years of living in the Middle East, writer Jenny Walker recently set off on move back to Europe, driving the whole way. Here’s why.


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Traveling with Kids

Sure, city trips with kids may involve fewer cocktails, leisurely meals and lazy mornings than they might do otherwise, but that’s not to say they can’t…


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5 Shops

Abu Dhabi's humble roots are difficult to unearth. Following its oil boom, the city has become a playground for the Gulf’s rich and famous. But beyond the…


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