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The luxury One&Only Cape Town resort has a Table Mountain backdrop. Photo: One&Only

The Cape Town resort with Table Mountain views and five-star service

Unrivalled city vistas and understated African decor in the heart of the Mother City

Inside The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, where US President Donald Trump will stay

Exploring western Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle hunter

Inside The St Regis Doha, the hotel hosting President Trump

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, the hotel hosting President Trump

In focus

Beihouse comprises of a trio of stunning converted villas built around an opulent open-air courtyard. Photo: Dagher Hanna & Partners

Upscale community hub that's risen from the ashes of the Beirut Port explosion

Former US President George W Bush with President Sheikh Mohamed, who was then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE armed forces, in the UAE capital in 2008. AFP

TimeframeWhen George W Bush played with falcons in Abu Dhabi

Sony’s new WH-1000XM6 headphones are more refinement than reinvention. Photo: Sony

Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones are better, if not bolder

Thai model Veena Praveenar Singh at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in a Michael Cinco dress. Getting Images

All the Michael Cinco dresses at Cannes over the years

US President Donald Trump addresses troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on May 15 before flying to Abu Dhabi. AFP

Wellness experts on how Trump can manage jet lag and fatigue

The Moses ben Maimon Synagogue is one of three places of worship at the Abrahamic Family House, which also includes a church and a mosque. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Where to eat, shop, visit and stay on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island

Katia Nounou Boueiz, head of Sotheby's UAE, wears the rare Mediterranean Blue diamond. Antonie Roberston / The National

Blue diamond first shown in Abu Dhabi sells for $21.5 million

President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh on board Air Force One. AP

From Brooklyn to Brioni: Where does Donald Trump get his suits?

Features

Annually thousands of tourists flock to Simon's Town's Boulders Beach to see the African penguin. However, the beloved flightless birds currently face extinction in the next 10 years. Photo: SANCCOB

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

One of Cape Town’s most loved tourist attractions is currently facing extinction. Experts reveal what it will take to save the species of seabird

Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut from April 1

Winter athletes heading up the mountain in Gulmarg, Indian Kashmir, to ski. Photo: Wasim Nabi

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Vida Dubai Mall review: A stylish stay from Dh600 in heart of city

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

Ajman Tourism embarks on UK tour to boost visitor numbers

Hotels

US President Donald Trump is expected to stay at The St Regis Doha during his trip to Qatar. Photo: Reuters

Inside The St Regis Doha, the hotel hosting President Trump

The American brand opened its first property in the city back in 2012

Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

UAE’s first gaming resort will ‘open up Ras Al Khaimah to the world’

The White Lotus-famed Four Seasons to operate luxury resort in Ajman

UAE tourism booming with $12 billion in hotel revenue last year

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Destinations

Mongolian eagle hunger Khaiyr Galym offers an insight into his nomadic life. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai

Exploring western Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle hunter

People are vastly outnumbered by the grazing horses, sheep and yaks in the remote Altai mountains

Island-hopping in Japan's remote Okinawa

ColumnI travelled solo for the first time - and I’d do it again in a heartbeat

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Staycations

Residents are gearing up to celebrate the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Short breaks for residents set for long weekends and late bookings from across Gulf driving demand

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

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