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Emirates has advised passengers to double check their flight departure times during the busy holiday season. Photo: Dubai Airports

Emirates reveals busiest days of travel during coming Eid Al Fitr holiday

About 80,000 passengers are expected to pass through Dubai International Airport during the busy period

Last-minute Eid travel destinations within five hours of the UAE

A week of deep and dark ghost fleet wreck diving in Micronesia

Noctourism: Exploring destinations that come to life at night

25 of the hottest hotels opening around the world in 2025

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

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

Historic manuscripts plucked from the ruins of Gaza's Great Omari Mosque

KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 22: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Getty Images)

IPL 2025: Kohli guides RCB to big win over defending champions Kolkata

Visitors at Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. The UAE's real estate market has evolved into a relatively stable, income-generating opportunity. EPA

Why UAE property market is attracting more foreign investors

An artist rendering of the F-47, the US's sixth generation warplane. US Air Force / Reuters

What is the F-47? The US’s sixth-generation fighter plane

A melting glacier in Scoresby Sound, eastern Greenland. AFP

Melting glaciers could have serious consequences for the Middle East

Abdulla Lutfi says his inspiration for this year's gift cards stems from fond childhood memories of Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Amazon

'I want to capture togetherness Eid brings': Abdulla Lutfi teams up with Amazon

Dr Jamil El-Imad, a professor who has developed a brain training device to keep dementia at bay. Antonie Robertson/The National

How new headsets could help alleviate workplace stress

Features

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is adding new routes to Beirut, Lebanon and Gabala, Azerbaijan. Photo: Wizz Air

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Ultra-low cost airline will start flying to Beirut three times a week in June this year

Vida Dubai Mall review: A stylish stay from Dh600 in heart of city

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

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

Ajman Tourism embarks on UK tour to boost visitor numbers

The deluxe one-bedroom suite comes with a two bathrooms. Photo: Shangri-La

Shangri-La Toronto hotel review: Luxury meets convenience in the heart of the city

Meet the Filipina who has travelled to all 195 countries in the world

Hotel Insider: A review of Australia's first Le Meridien hotel

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

How Hong Kong stole my heart in five whirlwind days

Hotels

The lobby of the InterContinental Dubai in 1975. Photo: Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek

TimeframeWhen Dubai’s first five-star hotel opened in 1975

The InterContinental Dubai, which was renamed Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek in 2006, has hosted royalty and presidents, including Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit to the UAE in 1979

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

SO/ Uptown Dubai hotel review: A lively addition to laid-back JLT

The White Lotus season three: All the filming locations in Thailand

TimeframeWhen Abu Dhabi’s opulent Emirates Palace opened its doors in 2005

Hotel Insider: A review of Australia's first Le Meridien hotel

Can luxury and sustainability coexist in the Maldives?

Destinations

See lions stalking prey at night in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa. Photo: Dulini

Noctourism: Exploring destinations that come to life at night

Ditch the daylight crowds for midnight magic with one of the year’s biggest travel trends

A brush with a Muslim hero in Spain's historic Ronda

City of sound: Why Manchester’s musical past and present are pitch perfect

Music & On-stage

The White Lotus season three: All the filming locations in Thailand

What's new in Langkawi in 2025?

Can luxury and sustainability coexist in the Maldives?

Dubai named one of the world’s top destinations for 2025

Staycations

Rosewood Abu Dhabi has a pool but its Eid offer also comes with access to Saadiyat Beach Club. Photo: Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Here are some deals to consider for the end of the month

The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

15 of the best summer day passes in the UAE

The best UAE staycation deals for Eid Al Adha

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