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The skyline of Doha, Qatar, as seen from the water at sunset; numerous skyscrapers have unique, twisting shapes.

Dec 9, 20194 min read

Why you should make a stopover in Qatar

White arches and domes decorated with gold in front of an empty tiled square. Two minarets of the mosque can be seen

Sep 2, 20194 min read

Where to go in November for relaxation

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Aug 16, 20197 min read

Headed to Dubai? Don't go before you catch up with these top tips

Rihanna at the BET Awards Show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, USA on 23 June 2019; she wears a black leather coat, a sparkly silver necklace and is playfully sticking her tongue out.

Jul 15, 20195 min read

Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song

Sparkling water laps at the beach, lined with small white and blue boats.

Jun 27, 20195 min read

Travel in September: the expert's choice

Features - Safari in Wadi Rum, Jordan

Jun 5, 20196 min read

8 unmissable adventures in Jordan

A female snorkeler swims above a coral reef near Hurghada.

Apr 17, 20195 min read

Where to find the best scuba diving sites in the Middle East

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Mar 7, 20196 min read

In search of silence in Sharjah, the UAE's up-and-coming emirate

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Jan 18, 20196 min read

Where to go for a winter walk in Dubai

GLACIER BAY - ALASKA SEPTEMBER 11, 2016: Cruise ship passengers get a close-up view of the majestic glaciers as they sail in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Southeast Alaska.
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Jan 2, 20197 min read

Not plain sailing: the world’s best cruising regions

Surfers on the beach near Burj Al Arab, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dec 7, 20186 min read

Top tips for female travellers visiting Dubai

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Sep 14, 20185 min read

Beach city staples: sandwiches to eat by the sea

Aerial of a Tel Aviv harbour and the cityscape during sunset.
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Aug 28, 20187 min read

Tel Aviv with kids: a beachside city for the whole family

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Aug 17, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Dubai

A hawksbill turtle paddles through purple whip coral

Aug 9, 20185 min read

Underwater oasis: where to dive in Oman

People bathing in the Dead Sea at Neve Zohar.

Aug 3, 20186 min read

Jordan for two: romantic things to do with the one you love

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Aug 2, 20187 min read

Top 10 Instagram hotspots in Dubai

Ancient Roman temple of Bacchus with surrounding ruins with blue sky in the background

Jul 17, 20186 min read

A first-time guide to Lebanon

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Jun 11, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Doha

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May 11, 20185 min read

It's a shore thing: 10 lesser-known beach cities

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May 8, 20186 min read

An adventurer’s guide to unforgettable outdoor experiences in Qatar

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May 2, 20186 min read

Paradise for pennies: our tales of budget bliss

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Apr 17, 20184 min read

Navigate through Abu Dhabi’s most alluring islands

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Image by Jiti Chadha / 500px

Apr 17, 20184 min read

Superlative city: where to find the biggest and best of Abu Dhabi

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Mar 22, 20183 min read

How to live like a Local in Abu Dhabi

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Feb 16, 20186 min read

Beyond Tel Aviv: road-tripping Israel's north coast

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Jan 3, 20184 min read

How to live like a Local in Tel Aviv

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Nov 13, 20176 min read

Best things to do in Israel with kids

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Sep 30, 20164 min read

First time Muscat: sea, souqs and serenity in Oman

A Friday night party on Tel Aviv's Jerusalem Beach

Sep 9, 20156 min read

The best of Tel Aviv nightlife: where to party in Israel

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Dec 2, 20103 min read

24 hours in Dubai: how to have the perfect day in the city

Aerial view of the Pigeons' Rocks on Raouche.

Sep 17, 20104 min read

Lebanon in a week: the ultimate road-trip guide

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Jul 22, 20104 min read

24 hours in Abu Dhabi: what to do on a day-long stopover

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