Dubai
Sleek desert nests an extraordinary twist on ‘glamping’
Dystopian, but make it chic. With personal butlers, fine-dining and French wine, the calibre has officially been raised on glamping.
- by Jenny Hewett
10 of the best airports for shopping
Tired of handbags and gin? If you know where to look, you can still nab unique local goods at international airports.
- by Brian Johnston
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
- by Jenny Hewett
Tripologist: What should we do on a Dubai stopover if we don’t like malls?
With a few days stopover in Dubai, one of the best things to do is to leave Dubai.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb
This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Tripologist
Got somewhere to be? Never try to arrive the same day
The recent deluge that soaked Dubai left some passengers stranded for several days.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Airport reviews
The world’s second-busiest airport is also one of the best
If you were to find yourself living in an airport terminal this would be the place to do it.
- by Jenny Hewett
How to cope with Dubai’s massive shopping malls
It isn’t all about the shopping in Dubai’s malls. The way to survive is to seek the unexpected rather than get swallowed up by the standard international stores.
- by Brian Johnston
Emirates flight attendant’s top travel tips for Dubai
Make sure you know the cultural norms of the country you are travelling to as well as the exchange rate.
- by Belinda Jackson
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Business class on Emirates’ upgraded superjumbo
As the recipient of an upgrade, I readily acknowledge the privilege of travelling in such comfort.
- by Catherine Marshall