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Hayley Skirka

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The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert resort has added stunning new signature villas. Photo: Matthew Shaw
Hotel Insider: Luxury villa retreat in Al Wadi Desert

Classic retreat's stylish signature villas offer privacy and close-up wildlife sightings in stunning dune-filled surroundings

TravelMay 23, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Adventure travel can be a solution for overtourism, according to the chief executive of the world's largest adventure travel association. Photo: Frederick Rosa / Unsplash
Adventure travel 'can be a solution' for overtourism

Industry leaders champion sustainability as world’s largest adventure travel association hosts its first European summit

TravelMay 22, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea destination is on track to be the world's largest international dark sky reserve. Photo: Red Sea Global
Saudi destination to become International Dark Sky Reserve

Enormous west coast area with ambition to become sought-after tourism hotspot is on track to cut light pollution to almost zero

TravelMay 16, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort has opened in Ras Al Khaimah with four beachfront swimming pools and seven restaurants and bars. Photo: Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort
Inside Ras Al Khaimah's newest beachfront hotel

Five-star escape has four beachfront swimming pools, seven dining options and endless ocean views

TravelMay 15, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Hong Kong is on a mission to upgrade its travel offerings for Muslim tourists. Photo: Hong Kong Tourist Board
Hong Kong attracts halal tourists, Maldives targets solo travellers

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

TravelMay 13, 2024
Hayley Skirka
A rendering of an overwater villa at the luxury Hawar Resort by Mantis in Bahrain. Accor
Luxury eco-retreat opening on Bahrain's Hawar Island in September

Mantis Bahrain Hawar Island will feature overwater villas and a Bear Grylls adventure programme to help guests get closer to nature

TravelMay 11, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Emirates was among the winners at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards and the World Travel Awards. Photo: Emirates
Emirates and Etihad soar to success at Middle East travel awards

Dubai airline is named best in the world, while the UAE's national carrier is commended for its cabin crew

TravelMay 10, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Ajman is popular for its coast and mangroves, with tourists also able to find cheaper accommodation than elsewhere in the country. Photo: Unsplash
UAE's smallest emirate has big plans, says director of Ajman Tourism

Authorities report a 29 per cent increase in tourist numbers as Ajman lays plans to become a cultural hub

TravelMay 09, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Grand Hyatt Dubai Waterpark will open in 2025. Photo: Hyatt
Grand Hyatt Dubai to get its own water park in 2025

Covering 20,000 sq metres, the attraction will have 15 slides and rides

TravelMay 08, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Rijal Almaa, in Saudi Arabia's Aseer, has been listed by Unesco as one of the world’s best tourism villages. Photo: STA
Saudi tourism chief says travel demand at record high

Kingdom is celebrating a record quarter with more than three million international visitors each month in 2024

TravelMay 07, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Emirates has revealed the nine destinations for its new A350 fleet. Photo: Emirates
All the latest travel news from Dubai's Arabian Travel Market

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

TravelMay 06, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Banyan Tree Dubai is well located for visitors wanting to escape the city hustle while staying close to the action. Photo: Banyan Tree Dubai
Hotel of the week: Serenity and sophistication at a blissful retreat

Serenity and sophistication with a host of creative dining options have revitalised this waterfront destination

TravelMay 03, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Club Med is the original creator of the all-inclusive concept, with outposts around the world such as in Lijiang, China. Photo: Club Med
Ultra-luxury all-inclusive Club Med Resort to open in Musandam

Middle East's first hotel from inventors of the all-inclusive concept is headed for the tiny Omani exclave

TravelMay 02, 2024
Hayley Skirka
At Dubai International Airport, nine inbound flights and four outbound flights were cancelled overnight. The National
Flight disruption at Dubai airport as rain falls across UAE

Emirates cancelled flights to several destinations including Istanbul, Nairobi, Cairo, Amman, Singapore and Johannesburg

TravelMay 02, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel is the city's newest five-star escape. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Exclusive first review of Palace Dubai Creek Harbour hotel

Five-star skyscraper in one of city's newest neighbourhoods is perfect for a serene getaway – with the spa a particular highlight

TravelMay 01, 2024
Hayley Skirka
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