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Your October 2026 horoscope: travel will bring up people and places from your past
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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
12 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 2 – 4 October 2026
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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
Is it safe to travel to Bangkok? The latest advice on floods, flights and airport disruption
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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
Bright Ideas in Travel 2026
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Bright Ideas in Travel 2026

The players, places and projects moving the travel industry into the future
The airlines with the best in-flight WiFi, ranked

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
I visited the ‘Kingdom of Happiness’ to find the secret to joy – here is everything I learnt

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
The Middle Eastern and North African brands keeping regional crafts alive

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
The 36 best restaurants in Dubai

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
Paradise found: the lesser-known island offering bygone Bali vibes

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

Meet the antique dealers keeping Middle Eastern history alive at Sharjah’s Souk Al Arsa
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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
The best Middle Eastern cookbooks to add to your kitchen shelf
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
The best exhibitions to see in the UAE this month: September 2026
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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
The Hot List 2026

The Hot List 2026

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I took the new Etihad Rail service from Dubai to Abu Dhabi – here’s what to expect
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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
‘Calabria is Sicily 20 years ago’: visiting Italy's unsung southern region
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‘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
Glass cabins, black timber villas, and lakeside saunas: The best Airbnbs to see the Northern Lights around the world
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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
The makers behind Uzbekistan’s cultural revival
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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
Things to do in Arugam Bay – Sri Lanka's bohemian surf town
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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
What it really takes to plan a wedding at the Pyramids of Giza
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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
The best places for whale watching around the world
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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
8 of the most exciting new Abu Dhabi openings this winter
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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
The best bars in Yerevan
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
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: Regional airlines face delays as Europe renews Gulf airspace warning
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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
Europe extends Gulf airspace warning as US-Iran tensions continue – here's what it means for air travel
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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
How Hermès’s equestrian heritage shaped its new high jewellery collection
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How Hermès’s equestrian heritage shaped its new high jewellery collection

With its latest jewellery collection, Hermès pays tribute to its longest-standing muse
How Brazil's Paraty is reclaiming its hidden histories
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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
Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia right now? The latest travel advice and flight updates
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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
Why Chennai is one of India’s most underrated food cities
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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
These are the coolest boutiques in Ecuador's vibrant capital Quito
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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
Hatta returns for winter with new ways to enjoy the Hajar Mountains
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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
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in Marrakech
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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
The best cafes in Dubai
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The best cafes in Dubai

Where to pick up the most unusual brews in the emirate
I flew this low-cost airline's new direct route between the UAE and London – here's what it's like onboard
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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