Condé Nast Traveller Middle East

Inspiration
Your October 2026 horoscope: travel will bring up people and places from your past
Professional astrologer Steph Koyfman reads your monthly horoscope – and spells out how it may shape your travels
By Steph Koyfman
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Destinations
12 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 2 – 4 October 2026
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, from a Pilates class in the clouds to a candlelit supper club
By Hana Al-Khodairi and Sophie Prideaux
News & Advice
Is it safe to travel to Bangkok? The latest advice on floods, flights and airport disruption
Floodwaters are receding and Bangkok’s major sights remain open, but travellers still face flight cancellations and disruption at Suvarnabhumi Airport
By Sneha Chakraborty and Scott Campbell

Inspiration
Bright Ideas in Travel 2026
The players, places and projects moving the travel industry into the future
By CNT Editors

The airlines with the best in-flight WiFi, ranked
Evaluated as part of a new category in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards’, these carriers scored big points for fast and reliable internet connectivity
By Sneha Chakraborty

I visited the ‘Kingdom of Happiness’ to find the secret to joy – here is everything I learnt
How a week in the Kingdom of Happiness completely shifted my mindset on joy
By Olivia Morelli

The Middle Eastern and North African brands keeping regional crafts alive
From trailblazers to up-and-coming creatives, meet the people behind the brands keeping artisanship at the fore
By Nicola Chilton and Hafsa Lodi
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The 36 best restaurants in Dubai
From Michelin-star dining to comforting street food, Dubai's best restaurants are as diverse as the city itself
By Claudia de Brito and Sophie Prideaux

Paradise found: the lesser-known island offering bygone Bali vibes
Once a secret surfer's paradise, the tiny island of Rote, just off West Timor, has its first big-name hotel
Culture

Inspiration
Meet the antique dealers keeping Middle Eastern history alive at Sharjah’s Souk Al Arsa
In the UAE’s oldest marketplace, shop owners have been selling prized pieces for decades
By Katy Gillett

Food & Drink
The best Middle Eastern cookbooks to add to your kitchen shelf
Cookbooks today are as much armchair travel guides as educations in history, culture and diverse cooking and eating practices around the world
By Nicola Chilton
Inspiration
The best exhibitions to see in the UAE this month: September 2026
The best exhibitions to catch around the UAE this month, from works that centre on emotion and memory to an exploration of life and love in a conservative society
By Romy Hunt
News & Advice
From Gaza to Beirut, the must-see Arab artists at this year's Venice Biennale
By Scott Campbell
Inspiration
How to style the granny headscarf for summer 2026 (and keep cool in the process)
By Lauren Burvill
Great UAE Day Trips
- Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: Mleiha and the Sharjah desert
The route journeys through Ghost Village, Fossil Rock and Al Buhais Geological ParkBy Nicola Chilton - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: Al Ain
The ancient oasis town is a calm, quiet place that moves at its own gentle rhythmBy Nicola Chilton - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: inland Fujairah
Away from Fujairah's beautiful beaches, take a drive into the emirate's mountains to explore historic villages and attractionsBy Nicola Chilton - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: Khor Fakkan
While it may feel like a lowkey place these days, Khor Fakkan was fought over by several different powers in the 16th and 17th centuriesBy Nicola Chilton - Inspiration
19 of the most beautiful places to see in the UAE
From mangrove forests and desert dunes to colourful mosques, the UAE has more to offer than flashy skylinesBy Sophie Prideaux and Sophia Dyer
Destination spotlight: Cairo
DestinationsThe 22 best restaurants in Cairo
Flavourful street food, Egyptian classics and Nile river views are waiting to be discoveredBy Jake Emen and Farah Al-Toukhi
Food & DrinkThe best cafes and coffee shops in Cairo
From historic meeting places to tranquil garden hideouts, these are the best cafes to seek out in CairoBy Tommy Hilton and Sebastian Sele- Destinations
The best hotels in Cairo
Amid the colourful, chaotic sprawl of modern Cairo, find refuge in these top-class propertiesBy Jake Emen and Tommy Hilton - Destinations
17 of the best things to do in Cairo
Our list of must-sees when navigating Egypt's culturally rich capitalBy Nada El Sawy - Destinations
How to make the most of visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza
From tipping, timings and the most accessible entry points, here's how to get the most out of a visit to Cairo's best-loved pyramidsBy Scott Campbell
More inspiration

News & Advice
I took the new Etihad Rail service from Dubai to Abu Dhabi – here’s what to expect
You can now travel between the emirates by train, with five departures running in each direction daily
By Sophia Dyer

Destinations
‘Calabria is Sicily 20 years ago’: visiting Italy's unsung southern region
A Gucci silk maker, stracciatella gelati of dreams and mind-blowing coutryside restaurants are among Calabria's many charms
By Lee Marshall

Inspiration
Glass cabins, black timber villas, and lakeside saunas: The best Airbnbs to see the Northern Lights around the world
From geothermal hot tubs in Iceland’s Golden Circle to cosy retreats hidden in Lapland’s deep forest, these editor-vetted stays offer uninterrupted views of the night sky straight from bed
By Caitlin Morton and Charley Ward

Destinations
The makers behind Uzbekistan’s cultural revival
On a journey through Tashkent, Bukhara and the Fergana Valley, Scott Campbell learns that the story of Uzbekistan is told in mammoth silk road monuments – but also the tiniest knots and threads
By Scott Campbell
Destinations
Things to do in Arugam Bay – Sri Lanka's bohemian surf town
How to spend your time in and around the island's electric southeast coast
By Sophia Dyer

Destinations
What it really takes to plan a wedding at the Pyramids of Giza
The nooks, crannies and non-negotiables of planning a wedding at one of the Seven Wonders of the World
By Navya Verma
Inspiration
The best places for whale watching around the world
From blue whales feeding off remote Atlantic islands to humpbacks sheltering with their calves in the South Pacific, here's where to encounter the world’s largest animals in the wild
By Scott Campbell
Destinations
8 of the most exciting new Abu Dhabi openings this winter
From the world’s first rooftop cycling circuit to a landmark art museum and destination dining, there are many reasons why the UAE's capital is the place to be this season
By Harriet Shephard
Food & Drink
The best bars in Yerevan
From specialist Armenian wine bars to microbreweries and jazz clubs, this Caucasian city is home to a lively bar scene
By Avantika Chaturvedi
News & Advice
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: Regional airlines face delays as Europe renews Gulf airspace warning
With route networks being regularly updated, here's the latest news for passengers facing Dubai and Middle East flight disruption
By Hana Al-Khodairi and Sophia Dyer
News & Advice
Europe extends Gulf airspace warning as US-Iran tensions continue – here's what it means for air travel
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is advising airlines to avoid flying over the waters of the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait until 16 November
By Sophia Dyer

Inspiration
How Hermès’s equestrian heritage shaped its new high jewellery collection
With its latest jewellery collection, Hermès pays tribute to its longest-standing muse
By Selina Denman

Destinations
How Brazil's Paraty is reclaiming its hidden histories
On Costa Verde, Guaraní, Caiçara and Quilombola communities tap into the ancient stillness beneath the town’s thrum
By Stephanie Rafanelli
News & Advice
Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia right now? The latest travel advice and flight updates
As Jeddah goes ahead with the opening of its new Terminal 4, here’s the latest advice for travellers amid renewed missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia
By Scott Campbell

Food & Drink
Why Chennai is one of India’s most underrated food cities
The Tamil Nadu capital has a diverse food scene with a strong sense of its place in melting-pot India
By Vidya Balachander

Inspiration
These are the coolest boutiques in Ecuador's vibrant capital Quito
Vivid ateliers and curious pop-up shops where you can shop the city's best artisanal goods
By Chris Schalkx

News & Advice
Hatta returns for winter with new ways to enjoy the Hajar Mountains
From Airstream trailers to lodges with private plunge pools and restored vintage coaches, here's what's new for season 9
By Sophia Dyer
Destinations
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in Marrakech
From beach-club style, poolside terraces to leafy, secluded look-outs, this Moroccan city has a host of up-on-high spots for panoramic views
By Amelia Dhuga

Destinations
The best cafes in Dubai
Where to pick up the most unusual brews in the emirate
By Laura Lai Coughlin, Zahra Surya Darma, and Tamara Wright
News & Advice
I flew this low-cost airline's new direct route between the UAE and London – here's what it's like onboard
Air Arabia has just launched the most affordable way to get from the UAE to London, with daily direct flights between Sharjah and Gatwick
By Sophie Prideaux







