Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
Destinations
The best trips our editors took in 2025
From a singalong on the Fogo Islands to a Maldivian superyacht cruise, and horse riding near Addis Ababa, these are the experiences Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's editors cherished in 2025
News & Advice
Where to watch New Year’s Eve fireworks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah
Across the UAE, don’t miss what promise to be record-breaking pyrotechnic displays to ring in 2026
News & Advice
How to actually sleep on a plane, according to frequent flyers
Whether you’re taking a short hop or crossing continents, these simple in-flight rituals help maximise sleep, comfort and recovery at 35,000 feet
Inspiration
7 of the best budget-friendly honeymoon destinations
Celebrate your love without blowing your budget with these romantic and memorable escapes
Destinations
The Saudi women reviving equestrian and martial arts in Dammam's desert
Amid the kingdom's golden dunes, Marriam Mossalli joins a cohort of women breathing fresh life into traditional sports techniques
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Inspiration
Solo travel in the Middle East
A collection of first-hand accounts of what it means to travel alone through the Middle East
Culture
Destinations
A first look inside Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum
The opening of another highly anticipated museum brings Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District one step closer to completion
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A first look inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
The latest museum opening in Saadiyat Cultural District reminds visitors that planet Earth is a place of wonder
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The incredible exhibitions taking over Doha to celebrate 50 Years of the National Museum of Qatar
The iconic architecture of I.M. Pei, sneaker style and Amazigh hair couture are just some of the themes explored in a series of special exhibitions currently on display in Doha
Great UAE Day Trips
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Great UAE Day Trips: Mleiha and the Sharjah desert
The route journeys through Ghost Village, Fossil Rock and Al Buhais Geological Park - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: Al Ain
The ancient oasis town is a calm, quiet place that moves at its own gentle rhythm - 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 attractions - 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 centuries - 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 skylines
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Food & Drink
Why Penang is Asia's most surprising high-end dining destination
The culinary scene in this multicultural Malaysian state reflects its diverse tastes
News & Advice
Where to watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Riyadh and Jeddah
Saudi's two biggest cities will mark the arrival of 2026 with large-scale public displays
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A guide to Barbès, one of Paris's most multi-ethnic neighbourhoods
With independent book and record shops, cafes and local restaurants, the quartier in the French capital is worth exploring
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The best meals our editors ate in the UAE in 2025
From innovation to effortless service, these are the dining experiences of 2025 that left a lasting impression on the editors of Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
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A guide to Gaziantep, home to artisans and master baklava makers
Damaged by earthquakes in 2023, the Turkish city has rebounded, topped by its newly restored ancient castle
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India's newest wildlife retreats
From the Nilgiri forests to the Shivalik foothills, we take a look inside some of the subcontinent's most exclusive latest additions
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A seasonal guide to Japan, from spring cherry blossoms to winter snow
Japan reveals a different side of itself with each season, from cherry blossoms and summer festivals to autumn leaves and winter snow
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A guide to Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island
Two new museums on Saadiyat Island, which hosts the capital's best resorts, are bolstering the emirate's bid to be a world-class cultural destination
News & Advice
Cartier's Marlin Yuson on crafting the latest leather bags
The maison's creative director of leather goods explains why travel and nature are twin inspirations
Destinations
The best places to stay in Fes
Morocco's oldest imperial city is home to spectacular riads and guesthouses, decorated with exquisite craftmanship
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The quiet revival of Germany's fairytale Black Forest
The region had a reputation for being as creaky as a cuckoo clock, but now its residents are shaking things up
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The best villas in Africa, from Cape Town to Mozambique
These exclusive-use properties offer pure seclusion amid magical landscapes
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Why writers’ homes offer an intriguing glimpse into Cairo's past
Seldom on any tourist tours, Cairo has many under appreciated writers’ homes where visitors are always welcome
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19 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 26 – 28 December 2025
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, from new desert festivals to exciting live shows
News & Advice
The beauty travel trends set to define 2026
As beauty becomes part of the journey itself, these are the trends set to define travel and how we look while doing it
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Nigerian designer Andrea Iyamah's guide to Anguilla
The founder of her eponymous swim and holidaywear brand shares her top spots for food, nightlife and peaceful vibes on the Caribbean island
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These under-the-radar ski resorts are the less-crowded alternative to the Alps this winter
Forget mass queues at lift stations and overpriced slopeside lunches, these resorts offer picture-perfect wintry scenes a short hop from the Middle East
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Dubai's best adults-only hotels – plus resorts offering grown-up, child-free spaces
From desert seclusion to adults-only pools, these are the places to stay when peace, privacy or partying are on the agenda
Food & Drink
The Dubai restaurants taking over London's glitziest corners
These Dubai-born concepts are fast becoming the tables to book in London
Inspiration
Europe's best affordable yoga retreats: from underrated gems to intimate spots to ground yourself
For a zen retreat that won't break the bank
