Condé Nast Traveller Middle East
First In: Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
The beautifully designed luxury hotel takes a prime beachfront spot on Shatti Al Qurum beach
Destinations
15 essential things to know before visiting Dubai
How to not look like a tourist when visiting the emirate
By Sophie Prideaux
Inspiration
The best beaches in Turkey
There's a swathe of sand for every type of beach-lover along Turkey's shores
By Connor Sturges
Destinations
14 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 2 - 4 August 2024
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend
By Sophie Prideaux and Natascha Hawke
Inspiration
The best Airbnbs in Sri Lanka
From authentic homestays to ocean-view villas, these well-run lodgings promise a memorable stay
By Lydia Swinscoe
Inspiration
The best new hotels in the world: 2024 Hot List
The best openings of the past year span the globe, from Argentina to Zimbabwe to Nepal
By CNT Editors
Culture
Destinations
Making the most of a weekend in Galle
From fort rampart walks at sunset to meeting local artisans, here’s how to make the most of a stay in Sri Lanka's historic city
By Lydia Swinscoe
Destinations
Where to eat, stay and play in Karaköy, Istanbul
These are the best places to seek out in Istanbul's hip all-hours neighbourhood
By Scott Campbell
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Where to eat, stay and play in Rabat, Morocco's understated coastal capital
The laid-back Moroccan city is bustling with new art, hotels, and performance spaces that landed it on our Best Places to Go in 2024
By Nicola Chilton
Destinations
Tbilisi’s sole surviving mosque is a fascinating slice of Georgian history
By Katy Gillett
Destinations
The must-see art installations taking over AlUla's ancient landscapes
By Rebecca Anne Proctor
News & Advice
Bahrain's new Pearling Path shines a light on the kingdom's lustrous history
By Nicola Chilton
More inspiration
Inspiration
Why this up-and-coming area of Egypt needs to be on your radar
Luxury hotels, chic beach clubs and super yachts, welcome to Egypt's Mediterranean coastline
By Natascha Hawke
Inspiration
The best exhibitions to see in the UAE this month: August 2024
The best exhibitions to catch around the UAE this month, from Iranian artwork in Dubai to Orientalism in Abu Dhabi
By Romy Hunt
Destinations
Where to eat, stay and play in Zurich, Switzerland
Three-kiss greetings and an expanding restaurant realm are making a strong case for this oft-overlooked European stopover city
By Stacey Lastoe
Destinations
The best time to visit Jaipur
All you need to know about the best time to visit the Pink City, whether you’re travelling for its vibrant markets or majestic architecture
By Amanya Sahney
Destinations
The world's best water-based wellness treatments
From wild swimming in Botswana to watsu in the Peloponnese, the ancient element can soothe and cure
By CNT Editors
News & Advice
These four cultural sites in the Middle East have been added to the 2024 UNESCO World Heritage List
Tell Umm Amer in Gaza has also been added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage in Danger
By Sophie Prideaux
Destinations
One year on from devastating wildfires, how locals are reviving Maui
The locals want tourists back – as long as they’re willing to engage in a new way of doing things
By John Wogan
Destinations
The best hotels in Costa Smeralda and northern Sardinia
With a coastline to rival the Indian Ocean, celebrity clientele and a popular yachting scene, Sardinia's Costa Smeralda boasts world-class hotels and hidden gems
By Paula Hardy
Destinations
10 fashionable things to do in the French Riviera this summer
When escaping to the spectacular Cote D’Azur, these stylish places should be on your radar
By Natascha Hawke
Destinations
48 hours in Siem Reap, Cambodia
What to see, do and eat in the historic Cambodian city
By Chaitali Patel
Inspiration
The 19 most beautiful places in Ireland
More than just the countryside glows on the Emerald Isle
By Caitlin Morton
Inspiration
Why I feel more like myself in Japan than anywhere else
From the people to the culture, how Japan helps travellers to feel right at home
By Nancy Lova
Destinations
How street artists are revitalising Casablanca's cityscape
Tours of the Moroccan city's colourful street murals have taken off as locals and visitors embrace the positive power of art
By Amelia Dhuga
Destinations
The best things to see and do in Milan
The must-sees of Italy’s fashion and design capital
By Toyo Odetunde
Destinations
The best things to do in Hong Kong
Forever in a state of reinvention, the Chinese power house is determined to attract visitors with a slew of revamped attractions
By Lee Cobaj
News & Advice
Dubai's Kyma opens a stylish new beach club in Egypt
A first look at Kyma’s newly opened beach club on Egypt’s thriving North Coast
By Natascha Hawke
News & Advice
Everything you need to know about Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new luxury airline
From the designer uniforms to the impressive business class offering, this is what to expect from Riyadh Air when it takes to the skies
By Scott Campbell
News & Advice
Why you should never check a bag
Our editors swap horror stories and pick sides in the contentious carry-on vs. checked bag debate
By Charlie Hobbs
Inspiration
Cruising the Nile on one of the last remaining dahabiyas
Sailing on the 100-year-old Set Nefru offers a different perspective of Egypty's once-sacred river
By Paula Hardy
Inspiration
Cruising Croatia's islands on a 50-metre superyacht
From Hvar to Brac, Croatia's unblemished islands are best explored via the water
By Sarah Siese