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21 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 19 – 21 June 2026
Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend, from an unbeatable Father's Day deal to the return of the Dubai Mallathon
Food & Drink
The best new Dubai restaurants to try in June
Picked by our editors, these are the best new restaurants to try in Dubai this month, from a Parisian piano bar to a new neighbourhood gastropub
Inspiration
What the Traveller editors are loving this June, from wellness essentials to new beauty finds
What the editors are eating, doing and buying at the moment
News & Advice
Emirates announces new insurance policy for international visitors to the UAE
The first of its kind, its insurance will provide peace of mind for those visiting or transiting through the country
The it-girl travel shoe of summer is surprisingly affordable and packs flat in a suitcase
The Formula One-inspired shoe blends the support of a sneaker with the ease of a ballet flat
The best staycation deals to book in the UAE
Looking for hotel deals in the UAE to book over the summer? We've curated some of the best on offer
The cities with the most five-star hotels in the world for 2026
From Istanbul to Paris, here are the cities with the highest concentration of luxury stays in the world
The UAE islands most travellers still overlook
From nature-rich natural islands to tranquil manmade coastal escapes, there's plenty to explore off the UAE's shores
The world's most Instagrammable road trips, ranked
A new study has ranked the drives travellers can't stop posting, from Arctic fjords and cliffside coastlines to desert highways and Patagonian wilderness
Culture
Food & Drink
The best Middle Eastern cookbooks to add to your kitchen shelf
Cookbooks today are as much armchair travel guides as educations in history, culture and diverse cooking and eating practices around the world
Inspiration
The best exhibitions to see in the UAE this month: June 2026
The best exhibitions to catch around the UAE this month, from a solo exhibition exploring themes of memory, home, and time, to a multimedia exhibition featuring 11 different artists
News & Advice
From Gaza to Beirut, the must-see Arab artists at this year's Venice Biennale
Across the city's palazzos and shipyards, artists from Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt and the Gulf are presenting some of the Biennale’s most talked-about installations
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Great UAE Day Trips: Mleiha and the Sharjah desert
The route journeys through Ghost Village, Fossil Rock and Al Buhais Geological Park - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: Al Ain
The ancient oasis town is a calm, quiet place that moves at its own gentle rhythm - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: inland Fujairah
Away from Fujairah's beautiful beaches, take a drive into the emirate's mountains to explore historic villages and attractions - Destinations
Great UAE Day Trips: Khor Fakkan
While it may feel like a lowkey place these days, Khor Fakkan was fought over by several different powers in the 16th and 17th centuries - Inspiration
19 of the most beautiful places to see in the UAE
From mangrove forests and desert dunes to colourful mosques, the UAE has more to offer than flashy skylines
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The 22 best restaurants in Cairo
Flavourful street food, Egyptian classics and Nile river views are waiting to be discovered - Food & Drink
The best cafes and coffee shops in Cairo
From historic meeting places to tranquil garden hideouts, these are the best cafes to seek out in Cairo - Destinations
The best hotels in Cairo
Amid the colourful, chaotic sprawl of modern Cairo, find refuge in these top-class properties - Destinations
17 of the best things to do in Cairo
Our list of must-sees when navigating Egypt's culturally rich capital - Destinations
How to make the most of visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza
From tipping, timings and the most accessible entry points, here's how to get the most out of a visit to Cairo's best-loved pyramids
More inspiration
News & Advice
Australia downgrades Gulf travel advisories as US and Iran agree to a deal
Australia has lowered its travel warning for the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, allowing travellers to transit through the Middle East’s busiest aviation hubs with travel insurance coverage once again
Inspiration
The world’s most beautiful airports for 2026, from a sky forest to a terminal shaded by giant trees
Prix Versailles has unveiled its annual list, recognising seven terminals that transform the air travel experience into an architectural attraction in its own right
Inspiration
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Dubai: fan zones, pubs and family-friendly spots
From tented fan zones to a fine-dining experience surrounded by screens, this is where to be to enjoy all the tournament action
News & Advice
These ‘flying’ boats are coming to the Maldives
The new fleet of up to 100 electric hydrofoil vessels will ferry visitors between Velana International Airport, luxury resorts, private islands and local communities across the archipelago
Destinations
New hotels in Saudi Arabia 2026: the latest openings in the Red Sea, Riyadh, Jeddah and beyond
With Four Seasons, Raffles, Edition, Miraval, SLS, W and Kimpton among the brands already welcoming guests, here's where to book now
News & Advice
Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 4 to open to international airlines
Terminal 1, meanwhile, continues to undergo repair works following an Iranian drone attack
News & Advice
Dubai and Middle East flight disruption: the latest updates as US and Iran prepare to sign peace deal
With flight schedules and route networks being regularly updated, here's the latest news for passengers facing Dubai and Middle East flight disruption
News & Advice
El Niño is returning – here's how it could affect your travel plans
As scientists warn that a rare “super” event could emerge within months, travellers are being urged to prepare for a weather phenomenon that could influence everything from hurricanes and wildfires to safari seasons and coral reefs across the globe
Inspiration
The best business class amenity kits in the sky, ranked by our editors
Which amenity kits are best at keeping travellers fresh during long stints in the sky? We asked the jet-setting editors at Condé Nast Traveller to put them to the test
News & Advice
Is it safe to travel to Dubai right now? Everything you need to know
As the US and Iran announce they have reached a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict in the Middle East, here are the latest updates for travellers visiting Dubai right now
News & Advice
Why travel makes us more sentimental, according to psychology
Why do we start missing a place before we have even left it? The answer may lie in the way travel makes the present feel temporary, vivid and impossible to repeat
News & Advice
Why do planes dim the cabin lights before takeoff and landing?
The reason is simpler and more important than you might think
Food & Drink
A food lover's guide to Ipoh's best restaurants and food markets
Off the tourist map, the Malaysian city is a fascinating place to try its famous multi-ethnic cuisine
Destinations
The best beach club deals in Dubai right now
From fully redeemable rates to free sunbeds for women, here are the best beach club deals in Dubai to book this month
Destinations
The best things to do in Bali
Hidden temples, serene waterfalls and world-class waves reward travellers who venture beyond the obvious
Destinations
The best restaurants in Bali
Across the island, ambitious chefs are reinterpreting Indonesian traditions through wood-fired cooking, hyperlocal ingredients and globally minded technique
Destinations
The best time to visit Singapore: a guide to weather, rainy season and the cheapest months
From the Singapore Grand Prix and Gardens by the Bay to hawker centres, rooftop bars and Mandai’s new rainforest resorts, here’s when to go to the Lion City
News & Advice
Kuwait's airspace reopens after temporary closure
Everything we know about flights and Kuwait International Airport's closure and gradual reopening
Inspiration
The world’s most extravagant hotel beds
From revolving beds that follow the sunset to mattresses worth more than a supercar, these hotel sleep setups have become attractions in their own right
News & Advice
Dubai will now issue single-entry tourist visas within 48 hours
Visitors can apply for a 30- or 60-day visa online and expect to receive approval within two working days
