News
100 reasons we love the Middle East and North Africa (#1 to 10)
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (105+ words) At a time of unrest and uncertainty across the region, we present 100 reasons we love the Middle East " an ode, of sorts, to the incredible people, places, hotels, food, fashion, crafts and creativity that shape this mesmerising, oft-misunderstood corner of…...
Inside the May/June 2026 issue of Cond" Nast Traveller Middle East
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (129+ words) In the early morning light, the Nile looks as if it has been glazed in honey, the wake of a lone motorboat barely registering on its glaucous surface. Beyond the lush greenery of the river's West Bank, where banana and…...
The best summer train trips in Europe for golden-era glamour and epic views
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (251+ words) Europe is home to some of the most glamorous train rides in the world, and there's no better time to experience them than over the summer. The best train rides in Europe connect both cosmopolitan capitals and peaceful small villages,…...
Before skyscrapers, water towers were the unsung heroes of the Middle East's skylines
3+ day, 27+ min ago (152+ words) I grew up in Sharjah, where water towers were just part of the landscape, like sand dunes, camels and roundabouts topped with giant coffee pots. It was my architecture degree that first made me actually see them. And once you…...
Art Dubai 2026: 7 exhibitions, talks and performances not to miss
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (440+ words) This is a special year for Art Dubai. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the fair will take place at Madinat Jumeirah from 15 to 17 May, with free entry for all and will include contemporary, modern and digital presentations from international, regional, and local…...
The best vintage shops in Dubai for unearthing hidden gems
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (140+ words) Address: Warehouse B23, 81 6th Street, Al Quoz Industrial Area Address: Unit 12, Goshi Warehouse City, Al Quoz Industrial Area 3 Address: Warehouse 11, Red Crescent Compound, Al Quoz Industrial Area Address: 2 Street 18 A, Al Quoz Industrial Fourth Address: Warehouse 9, 24 A Street, Al Quoz Industry First…...
First Guest: Zannier "le de Bendor
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (254+ words) There are two outdoor pools, both with sea views, an art gallery, and a dedicated artisan studio where guests can take part in crafts workshops with a six-weekly rotating roster of embroiderers, potters, weavers, painters, designers and ceramicists like Croatian…...
7 tips for first-time Hajj travellers, from seasoned pilgrims | Cond" Nast Traveller Middle East
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1058+ words) Because the Islamic calendar is shorter than the Gregorian year, the dates shift annually. In 2026, Hajj is expected to take place on 25 May, with the Day of Arafah following on 26 May and Eid al-Adha beginning on 27 May. Pilgrims pray at…...
Qatar Airways announces update on Middle East flights " here's what passengers need to know
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (417+ words) Qatar Airways has announced it is resuming more Middle East flight routes, as the airline continues to rebuild its network following airspace closures caused by the US-Iran war. On Wednesday, 13 May, Qatar Airways confirmed the resumption of its twice-daily flights…...
Can you transit through the Middle East right now? Latest updates for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (585+ words) For long-haul travellers, the Middle East has long functioned as the meeting point of east and west, connecting what the International Air Transport Association says is more than 67 million passenger journeys annually, spanning routes from London to Bangkok, New York…...