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The Middle East's new breed of boutique hotel

New-build hotels continue to materialise across the Middle East, adding shimmering glass, steel and rooftop infinity pools to city skylines. But a new generation of hotels is breathing life into old houses, palaces and even abandoned villages.

The 13 most beautiful places in Qatar

From world-class museums, public art and architecture to fascinating cultural heritage, these are the most beautiful places in Qatar to travel to.

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7 best things to do in Oman this summer

From shark-watching to cliff-diving, surfing and cloud-chasing, why summer is the best season to travel to Oman.

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First In: Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain

A royal hideaway on the Island of a Million Palm Trees.

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5 places to visit when the Middle East gets too hot

As temperatures begin to climb across the region, the heat is an ideal excuse to plan a far-flung escape.

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11 best things to do in Beirut

From sunset spots to established museums and atmospheric neighbourhoods, here's our guide to the best things to do in Beirut.

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The best new hotels in the Middle East: 2024 Hot List

The best new hotels in the Middle East: 2024 Hot List | Condé Nast Traveller Middle East

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The best new hotels in the Middle East

From Bahrain to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, these are the best new hotels in the Middle East in 2024.

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A guide to Salalah, Oman

Known as a heady escape from the heat of a Gulf summer, the Omani coastal resort is actually a wonderful year-round destination. These are the best things to do in Salalah.

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The best water sports on offer in Oman

If you’re looking to try deep-sea diving, go kitesurfing around remote islands or swim with turtles and whale sharks, this is the destination to put on your travel wish-list – and it's only an hour’s flight from the UAE. These are Oman's must-try water sports activities.

The best street-food restaurants in Muscat

Muscat's restaurants might not be as glamorous as those in neighbouring UAE, but they are packed with all the raw, authentic and comforting stand-out dishes you could ask for.

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The 11 best things to do in Tunis

A compact city perched on the shores of the Mediterranean, Tunis exudes a sense of excitement and urgency that belies its size. Get caught up in the infectious energy of this punchy Mediterranean city and find the best things to do.

Overwater villa: The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, Saudi Arabia

The gorgeous overwater villas are one thing, but it’s the pristine underwater world, with its wealth of marine life, that will have you wishing you were here right now.