United Arab Emirates
★★★★★
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.
- by Damien Woolnough
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Port guide: Abu Dhabi, UAE
It might be the conservative cousin of Dubai, but wealthier Abu Dhabi has rolled out ambitious tourism and cultural projects, and is a sight to behold.
- by Brian Johnston
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Crime
Rabbi missing in the UAE killed in ‘heinous antisemitic terror incident’, Israel says
Three people have been arrested over the death of Zvi Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday.
- by Tia Goldenberg and Jon Gambrell
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Qantas take note, this is how you do business class on a superjumbo
When it comes to the pointy end, Emirates is all class. Its Australian codeshare partner needs to start paying attention.
- by Anthony Dennis
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.
- by Jenny Hewett
‘I blew up’: Inside Glenn Maxwell’s run-in with Justin Langer
Glenn Maxwell had a big bust-up with then national coach Justin Langer at an awards night, when he felt he was accused of faking an injury.
- by Daniel Brettig
Biggest in aviation history: Emirates’ $4.5 billion superjumbo upgrade
The refurbishment program, the airline industry’s largest ever, effectively requires an entirely new interior to be built inside each aircraft.
- by Christopher Jasper
Port guide: Dubai, UAE
Dubai is one of the world’s most spectacular, ultra-modern, ever-changing cities, and few ports are better for an eye-popping cruise stopover.
- by Brian Johnston
★★★★
Hotel reviews
This bargain hotel could be Dubai’s best spot for a layover
Just 10 minutes from the airport, this charming hotel is a refreshing antidote to Dubai’s signature forest of skyscrapers.
- by Belinda Jackson
Traveller Awards: 10 outstanding places to relax and rejuvenate
Some experiences require an open mind; others a deep pocket. But all of these unique experiences put relaxation and self-care front and centre.
- by Traveller team
Explainer
Middle East tensions
Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas: Who they are and what they want
As Israeli troops raid Lebanon, conflict is spreading again in the Middle East. Who are the key players, and what is the Axis of Resistance?
- by Jackson Graham, Angus Holland and Cindy Yin
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