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Three movie locations you can visit
The Park Hyatt in Tokyo was the setting for Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation.
Academic force-fed drugs in UAE jail and suffering 'severe withdrawal symptoms'
Matthew Hedges is suffering "severe withdrawal symptoms" after being force-fed drugs.
Academic suing UAE for false imprisonment after spying row
Matthew Hedges was convicted of spying for M16 and sentenced to life in jail.
UAE pardons British academic convicted of spying
Announcement on Matthew Hedges' upcoming release ends a diplomatic headache for the UAE.
British student jailed for life in UAE on spy charges
The British government urged UAE authorities to "reconsider" the decision.
Five Pakistan players the Black Caps need to watch out for
Five Pakistani players who could derail New Zealand's chances of winning in UAE.
Tourists visiting Dubai warned to get approval for medication
A new law in the UAE states tourists must gain online approval to carry any medication.
Laughter as Trump addresses UN: 'Not what I was expecting'
US president boasted of America's economic and military might.
Dubai: Where the sky is the limit
From the 125th-floor of the Burj Khalifa even high-rises resemble matchboxes.
'I feared I'd be raped': Mother jailed in Dubai speaks
Ellie Holman was locked up for three days in prison with her 4-year-old daughter.
Man's brutal lesson from $139,000 loan - 85 per cent loss
A 32-year-old has revealed his eye-watering $3300 a month 'lesson' after a bad decision.
'Drink not a factor': Mother deported from Dubai Airport on expired passport
No drink-related charges raised, as mother is deported from UAE.
British mum jailed over 'profanity' not glass of wine
Gulf officials claim she wasn't jailed for drinking on a Dubai plane.
Abu Dhabi opens doors to world's biggest indoor theme park
The world's largest indoor theme park has opened in Abu Dhabi, costing $1billion to build
Passport power: Where New Zealand ranks
Passports that carry most visa-free access have been identified.
Travel the world tax-free: Emirates seeks staff in NZ
Could this be you? Staff must live in Dubai, accommodation is free, pay from $950 a week.
Images tell tale of torture and abuse
Inmates smuggle out accounts of mistreatment inside secret prisons run by the UAE.
NZ's $53 million World Expo plan released
Sheikh Abdullah also met with Andrew Little and his sisters to re-forge a family link.
India refuses to grant asylum to runaway Dubai royal
Fleeing Princess Latifa claimed she was mistreated and was seeking asylum in India.
Surviving long-haul with kids
Despite her misgivings, Belinda Henley lives through a trip to London with her daughters.
Woman kicked off flight over period pain
Couple ordered off plane minutes before take-off after she was overheard by air hostess.
Commercial flights 'intercepted by fighter jets'
Two commercial aircraft were reportedly intercepted by Qatari fighter jets.
Football clash of nations not only at the World Cup
Gulf States are throwing money at the sport to get on top
Dubai: Bizarre reasons to get locked up
Dubai projects itself as friendly - but it shows no mercy when it comes to the law.
Tourist facing jail for touching man's hip in Dubai
A UK man who was just trying to avoid spilling his drink could face three years in jail.
British teachers warn: Don't come to NZ
Two British teachers hired in July have quit in frustration at delays recognising service.
Buying spices on your Dubai stopover
The souks in the UAE city are brimming with Middle Eastern products and jovial bargaining.
Towering inferno: Dubai high-rise engulfed in flames
Evacuation under way after flames climb up Dubai's record-breaking tower.
Stay in Abu Dhabi's most luxurious hotel
Emirates Palace is the height of opulence, but it's not as expensive as you'd think.
US says UAE hacked Qatari government sites
US intelligence officials say UAE behind hacking of Qatari websites, leading to tensions.