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Watch: Luxury for a rock bottom price - inside one of Dubai's five star hotels
It's low season in Dubai because of the heat so there's hotel bargains to be had.
The luxury trap: Millionaire's wife reveals why 'life is really hard'
Being a millionaire sounds great. But one woman has revealed her main struggles.
Live the celebrity lifestyle with a luxury stopover in Dubai
With so many airlines based in the Middle East, extend your stay the A-lister way.
Flight attendant goes public about surprising piece of Emirates uniform
The woman explained the reason for this piece of uniform the public doesn’t see.
Flying to Europe soon? A stopover in Dubai makes perfect sense
Go large: YOLO is synonymous with this city.
Opec+ nations make surprise output cuts of more than 1 million barrels a day
Financial Times: Initiative to boost prices shows Saudi Arabia’s determination.
Ukraine among world's fastest improving passports
Not all passports are equal but these are fast improving their place in the world.
My sleepover with Beyoncé at the world’s blingiest hotel
Times: Champagne vending machines. Caviar for breakfast. Welcome to Atlantis The Royal.
The sheikh’s empire driving a meteoric stock market rise
Financial Times: Blurring of private sector, state and ruling family raises queries.
Greta Thunberg slams leaders' lack of climate action
The young activist was at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
United Arab Emirates says it will teach Holocaust in schools
The announcement came after the UAE normalised relations with Israel in 2020.
Return of the megaplane: Emirates’ non-stop Dubai flights are back
After nearly 1000 days, A380s are back flying to Auckland.
A380 flying bar sold for $50,000: Superjumbo goes to auction
Sold! One Emirates A380 flying bar, $50,000 to incurable AV geek.
Emirates reveals when direct Auckland-Dubai flights return
Aotearoa regains yet another key connection to the big wide world.
Exclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furore
Recruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.
Top of the stops: The airports vying for Kiwi layovers
Travel hubs are wooing back long-haul trade with discounts and transit incentives.
Real Housewives of Dubai: Flashy TV show lands in UAE
Can fans still expect alcohol-soaked gatherings and drama in the Emirate?
Julien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian war
OPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.
Chris Rattue: Why it's time for Beauden Barrett to retire
OPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers of the past week of sport.
Thai Trans model deported from Dubai over male passport
The model was detained for nine hours, interrogated, then put on a flight home.
Here are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travel
Ready to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.
'Reconnecting with post-Covid world': O'Connor off to Europe, Middle East
Trip "unlocking opportunities that will drive our economic recovery from the pandemic".
Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE
Waves of dead turtles are washing up on the beach in Kalba in the United Arab Emirates.
These countries won't accept double-vaccinated visitors
Double-vaxxed visitors can be turned away in these countries.
400 daily Omicron cases by end of this week - expert
Almost 100 new cases of Covid-19 were reported yesterday.
Djokovic's next move confirmed after Aussie Open saga
Djokovic's highly anticipated return is likely to be one of sport's show-stopping events.
Abu Dhabi commissions desert sculpture bigger than Giza pyramid
The work will have taken 50 years, 410,000 barrels and two famous french artists.
UAE says it intercepted two ballistic missiles over Abu Dhabi
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Fonterra CEO praises self-isolation trial after return home
Miles Hurrell says the world is starting to move and business people should travel.
Infinity war: Two UAE hotels both claim 'world's tallest pool'
Dubai launches - yet another - claim to the world's tallest infinity pool.
TikTok Travel: 10 most popular cities revealed
How many of these iconic destinations have you visited?
British man jailed for 25 years in Dubai after CBD vape oil found in car
He claims he was forced to sign a confession in Arabic despite not speaking the language.