Dubai
Emirates’ ‘Mercedes-Benz’ first class finally arrives in Australia
Almost eight years after they were originally unveiled, Emirates’ Mercedes-Benz-inspired first class suites have finally touched down in Australia.
- Craig Platt
Latest
- ★★★★½
- Airline reviews
Economy class doesn’t get much better than on this refurbished A380
If you have to fly long-haul and can’t afford the pointy end, this airline will at least leave you feeling human upon arrival.
- Carrie Hutchinson
There’s more to Dubai than big buildings, if you know where to look
There is a cultural richness to Dubai, if you can tear yourself away from the glitz of the skyscrapers and shopping malls.
- Shona Hendley
- Exclusive
- Investigation
WiseTech billionaire parties in Dubai with man who fled the country
Richard White and his wife Zena Nasser celebrated with Mark Merhi, who left Australia after his real estate firm collapsed owing $80 million.
- Max Mason and Kate McClymont
- ★★★★★
- Hotel reviews
The verdict on the world’s first ‘ultra-luxury resort’
Beyonce was reportedly paid $36 million to perform at the opening of this hotel. She would be happy with how it turned out.
- Damien Woolnough
‘The world’s greatest football club’ launches its own theme park
Real Madrid World in Dubai spans six hectares, the equivalent of six football pitches, and features more than 40 experiences and rides.
- Julietta Jameson
First look: Emirates’ new jet throws down challenge to Qantas
The airline’s first Airbus A350 raises the bar for all classes – even economy – and puts a challenge to Qantas for its version of the same plane.
- John Arlidge
- Exclusive
- Organised crime
He’s one of Australia’s most wanted criminals. This is why he’s untouchable
Police suspect Kazem Hamad is directing the Melbourne tobacco war firebombings, shootings and drug trafficking from Iraq. We reveal why they can’t bring him back to face justice.
- Chris Vedelago and Marta Pascual Juanola
Sorry, New York, this city’s food scene is better
Dubai is one of the world’s youngest cities, but its multifaceted food DNA tells a much deeper story.
- Jenny Hewett
- Exclusive
- Crime
The Sydney airport arrest that unravelled a global crime ring and caught a ‘demon’
A car salesman’s arrest at Sydney Airport rippled around the world and helped unmask the alleged leader of an international syndicate.
- Clare Sibthorpe
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