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The sprawling Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

Love it or hate it, you’ll never forget a stay at these grandiose digs

Abu Dhabi’s sprawling Emirates Palace hotel is another world but due to its size, it can also feel a little like a lost world.

  • Anthony Dennis
Even better than the real thing: Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat.

Avoid Greek island’s infamous crowds by visiting the fake one instead

Overcrowded Santorini tops my anti-bucket list: the places I’ve absolutely no intention to visit. Could this little fake version be nicer than the real deal?

  • Hazel Plush
A landmark takes shape .. the exterior of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi

This city is about to give Dubai a real run for its dirhams

Abu Dhabi is at last set to compete with its glitzier neighbour Dubai, with its incredible new cultural district finally near completion.

  • Anthony Dennis
The business suites offer a “hotel in the sky” feeling.

This business class seat is a perfect ‘hotel in the sky’

This is one snug designer cubbyhole even if the unusual backwards-facing aspect of the seat takes a little getting used to.

  • Anthony Dennis
Hotel Atlantis The Royal, Dubai.

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
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Take in Abu Dhabi’s futuristic architecture as you sail into Zayed Port.

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.

  • Brian Johnston
Emirates’ business class is all class.

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.

  • Anthony Dennis
Hamachi Sumac Sashimi at Moonrise.

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
The latest first class seats on board an Emirates superjumbo.

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.

  • Christopher Jasper
In port in Dubai.

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.

  • Brian Johnston

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