Hotels
Rayan Hanna, CEO and founder of Next Hostels, has been forced to shut down his business. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

Next House operated six hostels across emirate before authorities stepped in

UAE

UAE hotels set for busy Eid as travel boom continues

UAE

Inside The St Regis Doha, the hotel hosting President Trump

Travel

Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

Business

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

Economy

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

Travel

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

Economy
Destinations
There are 16 windmills across the island of Mykonos. Hongbin / Unsplash

A summer of fine dining and rugged beaches in Mykonos

The Aegean isle has plenty to offer to those who enjoy food, culture, shopping and nightlife

Travel

UAE resident's guide to Armenia, from Republic Square to Lake Sevan

Travel

Exploring the colourful side of Warsaw: Red-brick resilience and neon nightlife

Travel

Ten places to visit in the Philippines as visa rules change

Travel

Top alternatives to popular US destinations, from Toronto to Tokyo

Travel

Top 13 Eid Al Adha short breaks less than five hours from the UAE

Travel

Exploring western Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle hunter

Travel
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

UAE

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

Travel

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

Travel

The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

Travel

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