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Emirates' new A350-900 jet will take to the skies on its inaugural flight to Edinburgh on Friday. Photo: Emirates

Why Emirates' new A350 is likely to become a favourite for travellers

First new aircraft type to join the Dubai airline in 17 years boasts fuel-efficient engines and cutting-edge technology

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Coldplay in Abu Dhabi: Where to stay as hotel bookings rise 300 per cent

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How Hong Kong stole my heart in five whirlwind days

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Travel Trends 2025: Reset retreats to heritage holidays

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Why now is the time to visit Madagascar

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Etihad resumes flights to Lebanon and Icehotel reopens

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What are the ambitious mega-projects shaping Saudi Arabia's future?

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Luxury magazine
Liu Haocun stars in the short film celebrating the Chinese New Year directed by Shujun Wei for Miu Miu. Photo: Miu Miu

Black Book: From Miu Miu to Hublot, the brands embracing Chinese New Year

With rules on what can be gifted, brands must tread carefully or risk offending their target audience

Luxury

Dolce & Gabbana head to Paris to celebrate its place in Italian culture

Luxury

Black Book: Strange beauty at Jil Sander, UAE brand Duha shows and the BMW M5 takes on Jebel Jais

Luxury

Zuckerberg's glow-up, from hoodie tech bro to luxury watch collector

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Spectacular Dubai commissions inspire Rolls-Royce

Business

The 11 Arab stars to watch on and off the red carpet in 2025

Luxury

Black Book: Reimagined Fendi and Year of the Snake trainers

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Things to do
UAE's Nawaf Salem Alkarbi in action arop Leander V during the Al Shira'aa Horse Show 2025 at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Victor Besa / The National

Things to do in this week, from Veganuary to a desert music festival

Elsewhere, catch a free horse show in Abu Dhabi or join a friendly swim contest in Dubai

Things to do

On-wheel fine dining: Exploring Dubai’s landmarks with BusTronomy

Things to do

Ladies-only beaches in the UAE, from Al Mamzar to Al Bateen

Things to do

What's on this week, from Bubble Planet to social media summit

Things to do

Millionaires head for UAE as they quit UK amid tax hikes

Israel on edge as hostage release approaches

Premier League: Nunez earns leaders Liverpool last-gasp win

UN rights chief sounds alarm over killing of civilians in Sudan war

Asylum seekers win funding for inquiry into 'appalling' overcrowded UK immigration centre

Kuivert hits hat-trick as Bournemouth end Newcastle win-streak in style

Unicef says Gaza aid operation among ‘most complex in the world’ as it prepares for ceasefire surge

After 15 months of war, Gazans count the minutes until ceasefire begins

Chinese New Year 2025: What’s in store for the Year of the Snake?

Global Village and Disney designer wants to bring interactive roller-coaster ride to Dubai

What does habibi mean? When and when not to use the term in the UAE

Bargaining is a ritual as old as time. Not on my watch, though

Before and after photos of Melania Trump's Rose Garden renovation

Meet the man who might be the tallest in the UAE

Why hats are a top fashion statement

Bollywood Parks Dubai closes: Four other Indian-themed UAE attractions to visit

Heckling journalist removed from final Blinken press conference

Heckling journalist removed from final Blinken press conference

SpaceX rocket debris lights up night sky after Starship test fails

SpaceX rocket debris lights up night sky after Starship test fails

Palestinian-Jordanian singer Zeyne reveals story behind viral hit 'Asli Ana'

Palestinian-Jordanian singer Zeyne reveals story behind viral hit 'Asli Ana'

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