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Desert Rock resort sits alongside the Red Sea coastline and is carved into the rock formations local to the area. Photo: Desert Rock

Inside five-star Saudi Arabia hotel carved into rocks

The team pulls out all stops as it relaunches for a new season

Chasing waterfalls and picture-perfect beaches in Bohol

How to holiday in Saudi Arabia like Cristiano Ronaldo and wife-to-be Georgina Rodriguez

Sheikh Hamdan shares glorious photos from heather fields on shooting holiday

Inside Cannes’ most private retreat

In focus

Dr Elsburgh Octavius Clarke III, known as Dr Tres, inspects a sea turtle at the Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre. Victor Besa / The National

Inside SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's rescue centre: tackling sea snakes and warming water

Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz celebrates reaching his fifty against UAE in the tri-series clash in Sharjah. Photo: ECB

Ayub and Nawaz show star quality as Pakistan dispatch UAE in Sharjah

Desert Rock resort sits alongside the Red Sea coastline and is carved into the rock formations local to the area. Photo: Desert Rock

Inside five-star Saudi Arabia hotel carved into rocks

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes score from the penalty spot against Burnley at Old Trafford. AP

Fernandes saves the day for United with 95th-minute penalty

Building human skills is key to avoiding being replaced by artificial intelligence, say experts. Photo: Alamy

How to future-proof yourself against the great AI jobs layoff

French President Emmanuel Macron flew to Jerusalem after the October 7 attacks to show support to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right. AFP

Macron's Palestine pivot: from sympathy for Israel to two-state champion

A giant dust storm approaches the Phoenix metro area as a monsoon storm pushes the dust into the air. AP Photo

Is AI the secret to forecasting our changing climate?

A memorial plaque at the site of the 1933 Simele Massacre in the Duhok governorate of Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Photo: Etuti Institute

Nearly a century after Simele 'massacre', Assyrians are still fighting for recognition

Features

Sheikh Mohammed at Somewhere Cafe in Harrods during a trip to London. Somewhere Cafe / Instagram

Cafes, parks and department stores Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visits in London

The Ruler of Dubai is known for supporting outposts of Emirati businesses in the UK

Why this Polish town is a hit among Gulf tourists this summer

Walking towards Plaza del Obradoiro to reach the cathedral's facade to complete the Camino. Hayley Kadrou / The National

ColumnHow my 11-day walk along the Camino de Santiago brought me back to myself

Emirates announces change in power bank policy from October

El Nido in Palawan has some of Asia's best beaches. Getty Images

Ten places to visit in the Philippines as visa rules change

Tirana in 48 hours: Six things to do in Albania's vibrant capital

A hillside escape at Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui

Staycations offers to snap up around the UAE this summer

Inside Anandes Hotel Mykonos, a 'love letter' to the Greek island

Hotels

Desert Rock resort sits alongside the Red Sea coastline and is carved into the rock formations local to the area. Photo: Desert Rock

Inside five-star Saudi Arabia hotel carved into rocks

The team pulls out all stops as it relaunches for a new season

How to holiday in Saudi Arabia like Cristiano Ronaldo and wife-to-be Georgina Rodriguez

A hillside escape at Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui

Dubai's sleepy summers a thing of the past as economic activity heats up

Staycations offers to snap up around the UAE this summer

Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

UAE hotels set for busy Eid as travel boom continues

Destinations

The approach to Kawasan Falls on Bohol island in the Philippines. Photo: David Dunn

Chasing waterfalls and picture-perfect beaches in Bohol

Island in the Philippines offers natural beauty and stunning swimming spots

How to holiday in Saudi Arabia like Cristiano Ronaldo and wife-to-be Georgina Rodriguez

Inside Cannes’ most private retreat

Ten places to visit in the Philippines as visa rules change

Tirana in 48 hours: Six things to do in Albania's vibrant capital

Heritage and hardware: Why Shenzhen is a city that works and surprises

A summer of fine dining and rugged beaches in Mykonos

Staycations

Five Luxe JBR offers sweeping views of Ain Dubai, the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Five Luxe JBR

Dubai's party brand meets refined beachfront luxury at Five Luxe JBR

Newest property from homegrown Five Holdings blends vibrant energy with laid-back elegance in the heart of the community

Staycations offers to snap up around the UAE this summer

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

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

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