United Arab Emirates
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
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★★★★
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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Climate policy
The extraordinary tale of how an oil state ended up hosting the world’s most important climate talks
This year, it is the tiny petrostate of Azerbaijan, next year giant Brazil, and if the Albanese government gets its way, Australia will be next in line to host the climate Olympics.
- by Nick O'Malley
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb
This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.
- by Anthony Dennis
Boeing’s issues have cost $3 billion and will last years, warns Emirates boss
The president of Emirates, Sir Tim Clark, says he’s bracing for the manufacturing issues plaguing Boeing to result in late aircraft deliveries for at least the next five years.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Art
Meet the Emirati royal set to direct Australia’s largest arts festival
International curator Hoor Al Qasimi, the youngest daughter of the Emir of Sharjah, is to lead the artistic direction of the next Biennale of Sydney.
- by Linda Morris
Australian grandmother stranded – and uncontactable – in Dubai Airport
Doreen Farrington, 76, was meant to be in Dubai for 90 minutes, but she’s still there more than 40 hours later after torrential rain caused airport chaos – and worried family members have been unable to contact her.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Australian Paralympians stranded in Dubai by torrential rain
The swimmers are travelling to compete in Portugal, but had to sleep overnight at the airport after the weather caused flight chaos.
- by Hannah Kennelly
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Extreme weather
Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman
Parts of the UAE received 2½ times the average annual rainfall in 24 hours. Emirates says it has suspended check-ins for the day.
- by Jon Gambrell
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