Maldives doubles resort currency conversion to 40% as industry and lenders raise concerns

Maldives doubles resort currency conversion to 40%

Maldives resorts brace for tighter margins under tougher foreign-exchange mandate

New Dubai–Helsinki route connects UAE to Finland

New non-stop flight puts Finland’s design-led capital within easier reach of UAE travelers

Helsinki Cathedral

Trip Habibi Tourism expands desert safari lineup

Dubai operator adds flexible desert safaris from sunrise thrills to starry nights

Trip Habibi Tourism expands desert safari lineup with morning, evening, overnight, Private Tours

Cooler Getaways: Seven short-haul escapes from the UAE

Mountain scenery, walkable cities and milder temperatures within a few hours of the UAE

Cooler Getaways: Seven short-haul escapes from the UAE for fresh October air

Can AI really plan a better holiday?

Four AI tools planned the same trip, but price, timing and detail checks exposed flaws

Can AI really plan a better holiday?

Five days in Bangkok and Khao Yai

Explore Bangkok’s gilded temples, vibrant markets and the wild forests of scenic Khao Yai

Bangkok’s magnificent Grand Palace complex

10 spectacular global travel destinations for summer

Off the beaten path, these scenic global locations are just waiting to be explored

Aerial view of Gasadalur Village and Mulafossur Waterfall, Faroe Islands

The comic ordeal of UAE Indians’ summer homecoming

Every summer escape home becomes shopping chaos, emotional logistics and suitcase warfare

Shopping Lists to Suitcase Wars: The comic ordeal of UAE Indians’ summer homecoming

How UAE residents prioritise smarter Eid Al Adha trips

Residents prioritise flexible bookings, family trips and value-driven destinations

Tourists in the old part of Deira, Dubai. File photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Eid Getaways: Desert retreats to beachfront escapes

A curated guide to Eid staycations, dining and family breaks across the UAE

JA Beach Hotel

Lufthansa to equip 850 jets with free Starlink Wi-Fi

Airline group to equip 850 aircraft with free high-speed Starlink internet from 2026

Lufthansa marks 50 years of operations in Dubai this year, as the airline group ramps up capacity across the Middle East.

Emirates fliers to get a special gift this December

Premium Economy gets skincare for first time, plus collectable pouches for long flights

Are you excited to fly Emirates soon? Dubai's flagship airline is giving away amenity pouches in Economy and Premium Economy classes.

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