Middle East
★★★★
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
This Middle East one-pot wonder’s secret? It’s served upside down
The exact origins of dishes in this region are impossible to untangle. Indeed, many foods date back to times before modern borders existed.
- by Ben Groundwater
Sleek desert nests an extraordinary twist on ‘glamping’
Dystopian, but make it chic. With personal butlers, fine-dining and French wine, the calibre has officially been raised on glamping.
- by Jenny Hewett
Luxury hotel brand makes its mark in Middle East and London
Mandarin Oriental’s new Oman hotel embraces the country’s natural beauty, while its discreet London hotel is making its mark on the food scene.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024
Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.
- by Ute Junker
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
- by Jenny Hewett
New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do
A world of adventure, luxury, fascinating cultures, natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
Perfect score for this cool hotel in a hot destination
Doha’s searing heat tends to deter travellers over summer, but there’s more than enough to do in the cool of this magnificent Mandarin Oriental outpost.
- by Anthony Dennis
Airline review: Older plane offers extra space in economy (if you choose wisely)
Flying an Etihad Dreamliner, rather than this older Boeing 777, is a better option - unless you can nab one of these seats.
- by Craig Platt
A codeshare booking may be cheaper, but it can also mean a terrible seat
I book this Qatar Airways flight through Virgin Australia and as a result I can’t choose my seat.
- by Sue Williams
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