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Trump speaks with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al Thani (left) and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani (right) as he leaves Al Udeid Air Base in May.

Why Qatar stepped up to play peacemaker, even as Iran aimed its missiles over Doha

If Iran had attacked any other Persian Gulf nation this week, it might have run into more complicated territory.

  • Adam Rasgon

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British Airways flights from London Heathrow to the Middle East were turned back on Sunday following US airstrikes on Iran.

Airlines cancel flights to Doha, Dubai; schedule changes for Australian passengers

Singapore Airlines cancelled some flights to Dubai, warning more may be affected “as the situation remains fluid”.

  • Chris Zappone
Once consisting of a runway made from compacted sand, Dubai International is now the world’s busiest international airport.

The world’s busiest international airport is shutting down. What’s next?

Dubai International handles 92.3 million passengers a year, but its days are numbered.

  • Emma Thomson
All about perfume inside the Al Shindagha Museum.

Seven highlights of Dubai beyond the glitzy skyscrapers

There’s plenty of traditional culture to experience in this stopover favourite. You just need to know where to look.

  • Jenny Hewett
SIRO’s garden pool … a Bali-style oasis.

I stayed at the world’s first urban fitness resort (and ate too much)

This affordable futuristic fitness stay is redefining the ultimate Dubai stopover.

  • Jenny Hewett
Emirates first class on the Boeing 777 feature floor-to-ceiling walls and sliding doors.

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
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Service is surprisingly good for an economy class flight.

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
After you’ve ticked off Dubai’s “big” things, spice markets and gardens await.

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
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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 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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