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A Sky King Room. Taipei Marriott Hotel is a solid option at competitive rates. Photo: Marriott

Taipei Marriott Hotel: Panoramic views and varied dining options

Accommodation offers easy downtown access without city traffic

Exploring Amman in 24 hours: What to eat, see and do

Etihad named world's safest airline thanks to turbulence management

Queen Rania and Princess Salma board Hejaz Railway steam train in Wadi Rum

Flights resume between Bangladesh and Pakistan after 14 years

Spotlight

Snow joke: Sheikh Hamdan shares image of Dubai winter wonderland amid cold snap
What Art Cairo 2026 tells us about the region’s art scene
CommentChina is leading the AI-plus intelligence economy
Louis Vuitton by Pharrell Williams, Louboutins by Jaden Smith in Paris
Nayim on 'that' goal v Arsenal and why Gazza was the 'best in the world'
Brooklyn Beckham’s posts shine spotlight on growing practice of ‘no contact’
Premier League predictions: Arsenal bring Man United back down to earth
Shakira announced as headliner for Abu Dhabi music festival Offlimits 2026

Features

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the World Cup final on July 19. Reuters

How to reach Fifa World Cup 2026 host cities from the UAE

Some locations have direct flights, while others will require more planning

Tracing the ghosts of empire in Uzbekistan

The first week of January is expected to be a busy time for arrivals and departures. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Emirates urges early arrival at Dubai airport amid busy January travel period

My son enjoyed 'best day of his life' on family trip to Thailand

Each villa has an expansive backyard, closed in on three sides with shrubbery and leading to a private beach from the fourth. Photo: Ritz-Carlton RAK Al Hamra Beach

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach: Privacy is key at villa property

Ronaldo scores two goals with one investment at Nujuma in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

Review: A luxurious vertical escape at Mandarin Oritantal Downtown, Dubai

The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

Hotels

Each villa has an expansive backyard, closed in on three sides with shrubbery and leading to a private beach from the fourth. Photo: Ritz-Carlton RAK Al Hamra Beach

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach: Privacy is key at villa property

Boutique resort takes you from bedroom to beach by way of a private backyard

Ronaldo scores two goals with one investment at Nujuma in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea

Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island's extensive art collection includes a triceratops skull

Twenty-six hotels opening around the world in 2026

The 10 tallest hotels in the world, from Ciel Dubai Marina to Burj Al Arab

New world’s tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, welcomes its first guests

Destinations

The Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge, a two-storey structure spanning the Geumgang Lake, is split into levels for pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: Sejong Culture and Tourism Foundation

Two days in Sejong City, South Korea’s purpose-built city of the future

Administrative hub is designed as a solution rather than a showpiece

Exploring Amman in 24 hours: What to eat, see and do

Tracing the ghosts of empire in Uzbekistan

Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 15 destinations

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

Exploring Ningxia, the remote outer reaches of China

Staycations

An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

National Day holiday: Everything you need to know about driving to Oman

From visa rules and Orange Cards to border crossings, routes, costs and travel time, here's what to know before heading to the sultanate by car

JA Beach Hotel review: How one of Dubai’s oldest resorts retains its charm

UAE National Day staycations: Hotel deals and offers for the long weekend

Hotel of the weekBig views and even bigger suites at Rixos The Palm Dubai

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