Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
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The best new hotels in the world: 2024 Hot List
The best openings of the past year span the globe, from Argentina to Zimbabwe to Nepal
By CNT Editors
Destinations
16 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 26 - 28 April 2024
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, from great restaurant deals to an early morning beach workout
By Sophie Prideaux
Inspiration
The best new hotels in the Middle East: 2024 Hot List
The best openings of the past year from around the region, from desert escapes to city boltholes
By CNT Editors
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Announcing the Hot List winners of 2024
The best new openings in travel, from the fresh hotels we’d plan a trip around to the restaurants to book a table at
By CNT Editors
Destinations
Eight outdoor UAE attractions to visit before summer
As the mercury rises, some of the country’s best landmarks shut down for the season
By Katy Gillett
Culture
Destinations
Tbilisi’s sole surviving mosque is a fascinating slice of Georgian history
The city's Muslim community prays under one roof at this centuries-old landmark
By Katy Gillett
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The world's most beautiful mosques
The result and source of divine inspiration, these wondrous buildings are a must on any itinerary
By Nick Leech
Destinations
The must-see art installations taking over AlUla's ancient landscapes
Known for its mesmerising desert and ancient rock forms, AlUla is now drawing crowds of art lovers
By Rebecca Anne Proctor
News & Advice
Bahrain's new Pearling Path shines a light on the kingdom's lustrous history
By Nicola Chilton
Destinations
A guide to Athens, from Ancient Greek Sandals co-founder Christina Martini
By Selina Denman
Inspiration
The best hotels and resorts in the world: The Gold List 2024
Our global editors across four continents share their favourite places to stay
By CNT Editors
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Food & Drink
The 13 best places for afternoon tea in Dubai
These are the spots to seek out for a leisurely afternoon treat
By Laura Lai Coughlin
Inspiration
The best new hotels in Europe and the UK: 2024 Hot List
These are the best hotel openings in Europe and the United Kingdom from the past year according to our editors
By CNT Editors
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The best new hotels in Asia: 2024 Hot List
These are the best hotel openings in Asia from the past year according to our editors
By CNT Editors
News & Advice
Saudi Arabia's second Ritz-Carlton Reserve announced for Neom
Marriott's newest luxury resort is planned in Saudi's Trojena mountains
By Scott Campbell
Destinations
A weekend guide to Palermo
Fought over for centuries, the Sicilian capital has absorbed cultural influences over millennia and is being discovered anew
By Anastasia Miari
Food & Drink
The best new restaurants in the world: 2024 Hot List
This year's best new dining destinations, from Miami to Ho Chi Minh City
By CNT Editors
News & Advice
Inside the world’s first wellness island
Set to open in 2026, SHA Emirates Island in Abu Dhabi's Al Jurf district aims to make residents' lives healthier and happier
By Natascha Hawke
Destinations
The best spas in Riyadh
From snow showers to warm quartz sand beds, take time to unwind in Saudi's busy capital with a luxury spa treatment
By Scott Campbell
News & Advice
This is the best airport in the world, according to a new ranking
No, it is not 12-time winner Singapore Changi
By Hannah Towey
Destinations
‘Egypt is a special place’: Robert De Niro on plans for new Nobu hotel and restaurant in Cairo
The luxury lifestyle brand is opening three hotels, restaurants and residences in Egypt
By Sagal Mohammed
Destinations
Local women take centre stage in this new adventure tour of Saudi Arabia
Intrepid Travel launches a women-only curated trip to the Kingdom to meet female Saudi entrepreneurs and creatives
By Scott Campbell
Destinations
Five coolcations to plan this summer to beat the heat
With climate change making summer destinations hotter than ever, we’ve picked the best places to keep cool over the coming months
By Keith J Fernandez
Inspiration
Earth Day: 11 eco champions making our travels better
Our sustainability editor’s list of changemaking superstars from Nepal to the Netherlands
By Juliet Kinsman
Inspiration
The best day trips to take from Dubai
If you are looking to escape Dubai's hustle or explore somewhere new in UAE, these are the best day trips in the UAE
By Laura Lai Coughlin
Inspiration
The 10 best countries for expats, according to expats
These spots have that whole work-life balance thing all figured out.
By Caitlin Morton
Inspiration
These are officially the most Instagrammable hotels in the Middle East
A new study has revealed the most photographed hotels in the region, and it's the classics that prevail
By Scott Campbell
Inspiration
Inside the abandoned fishing village taken over by nature
This deserted town on a Chinese island is like something out of an apocalyptic movie
By Olivia Morelli
Destinations
The 13 best beach clubs in Dubai
The city's beach club scene is thriving, and whether you're looking for a party or a chic poolside spot to relax, here's our guide to Dubai's best
By Sophie Prideaux
Destinations
The best hotels in Phuket
Coastal resorts, jungle hideaways, luxury heavy hitters, design-driven properties – they all await on Thailand’s biggest island
By Samia Qaiyum
Inspiration
6 cheapest business class airlines for an affordable upgrade
Stretch out in a lie-flat bed without blowing your budget
By Jessica Puckett