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Amazing secluded swimming spots around the world

If you love finding your own secluded spot to unwind in and enjoy pristine, crystal-clear waters, these are the places for you. From deserted beaches and little-known lagoons to secret sinkholes and out-of-the-way lakes, dip your toes through this list of secluded swimming destinations!

The so-called travel 'advice' you need to AVOID

We take a look at the so-called 'advice' that has the potential to ruin your trip, from knocking yourself out on flights with sleeping pills to peeing on jellyfish stings, the world is awash with dodgy travel tips...

Things to do in the UAE this week, from a gyrocopter flight to a Korean film festival

Another month, another set of events to mark in your summer calendar. From flying over Dubai in a gyrocopter to celebrity chef meals ranging from Dh1,500 to Dh15,000, this week is all about fun and flamboyant adventures. Here, The National rounds up seven things to do around the Emirates, from July 1 to 7. Monday, July 1 Three of Dubai's best chefs...

Staycations rise, visitors staying longer in Middle East, reveals travel report

The emphasis on regional travel, unique experiences and budget-friendly options like cruises are set to shape the future of tourism in 2024 and beyond

Flying to Dubai? Get a free stay at JW Marriott Marquis this summer with Emirates

Even passengers in Economy Class… A visit to Dubai is a treat in itself, but with Emirates Airline, travellers planning their summer getaway to or through Dubai can enjoy a complimentary stay at one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels – JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. You can enjoy this free hotel stay if you […]

These Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas Will Convince You to Skip the Drive-Thru

One egg and cheese sandwich, please!

Insider tips: beautiful, small towns in Italy

The best public-access and private golf courses in Arizona, ranked

Looking to play the best golf courses in Arizona? Welcome to our annual Golfweek’s Best ranking of public-access and private courses. Following are the rankings for both types of courses, as judged by our nationwide

On Our Radar: July

Emirates Man rounds up the latest fashion launches, hero buys, and new store openings to explore

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

Art Consultancy CulturVator Is Merging the Ancient with the Contemporary to Put Egyptian Art on the Map

"The whole idea is to go away from the white cube to have meaningful pairings with heritage or the space we're in," founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar said.

James Van Der Beek Calls His Family Vacation To Egypt A 'Magical Experience'

James Van Der Beek details his 'magical' family vacation to Egypt in an Instagram post shared to his profile.

Bob and beyond: A short history of reggae and its greatest stars

Ever since the 1970s, reggae music has enchanted the world and produced many copycats. The infectious rhythms and alternately fun and meaningful lyrics and much more makes this Jamaican genre of music enticing to just about everyone. After skyrocketing to stardom, reggae legend Bob Marley became one of the most influential musicians and songwriters of all time, cementing himself in the hearts of innumerable people around the world. But besides Marley, who are the genre's biggest stars? And how exactly did this wonderful genre of music come about? For these answers and more, click on!

Breathtaking corners of the Caribbean you need to explore

From picture-postcard beaches to lush verdant rainforest, colourful capitals and cacophonous carnivals, these are the most beautiful sights in the Caribbean.

Shape and Escape: Dubai most physically challenging escape rooms

Escape rooms that give you a workout, whilst you’re working out the clues… Time is a precious commodity. It’s hard to fit in all the work, life admin, shopping, meditation, hydration breaks, DEWA-paying, meetings that could have been emails and YouTube tutorials – we’re supposed to do as adults. So hacks that streamline this never-ending […]

Golf course or museum? This latest collab proves you can do both

It’s not unusual to see luxury sports cars parked outside top golf courses; golfers are known to have a taste for the finer things in life. What’s slightly more unexpected is to see an eroded bronze Porsche 911 sculpture parked on the front lawn. It’s part of the “Arsham in Kohler” immersive art installation in Kohler, Wis., featuring larger-than-l...

Floating villa in Dubai

Floating villa in Dubai

The Ultimate Escape Awaits at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius

Dive into a world of endless possibilities this summer as Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita invites you to enjoy an unforgettable sojourn at this beachfront paradise.Mauritius (1st, July 2024): Nestled on the east coast of Mauritius and surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean,

Mark your dates for the Azimuth 2024 in AlUla

Get ready to party until the sun comes up… No one thought music festivals would be where Saudi would shine, but massive events like Soundstorm, Balad Beast, and Azimuth have proven that wrong. And now we’re gearing up to welcome Azimuth 2024 in AlUla. Happening from Thursday September 19 to Saturday 21, the event will […]

Party island Ibiza and Morocco among this summer's cheapest last-minute all-inclusive holiday destinations, Which? reveals

Which? analysed over 3,500 package holidays still available to book this summer and identified the cheapest options for a seven-night resort break in the first week of August.

Boeing rival Airbus is set to launch its game-changing A321XLR plane this year. Here's where it's expected to fly.

The XLR's extra fuel tank helps it go 5,400 miles (11 hours) nonstop, opening previously impossible or inefficient routes.

Turo CEO's Plans for Expansion

Turo CEO Andre Haddad joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde to discuss the car rental company's momentum and 70+ product updates aiming to make the rental car experience smoother for consumers. He speaks on "Bloomberg Technology."

All the destinations you can fly to on Emirates Premium Economy

The airline continues to expand its Premium Economy offering… Dubai-based airline Emirates is one of the world’s most accoladed airlines, flying to more than 130 destinations worldwide and consistently regarded as one of the best at what it does in terms of service, safety and experience, whether you’re flying Economy, Business or First. Back in […]

I bought all my furniture at Costco for $5,000: Take a look inside

Claudia Chee, 32, has a love for all things Costco. She's furnishing her new apartment with items from the store. She created the Instagram account @CostcoClaudia, where she models clothing and shares her experiences. She earns about $7,000 a month as an influencer, as well as around $5,000 a month from her job as a piano teacher.

UAE flights: Flydubai adds two destinations in Iran

Emirates will codeshare on these routes, offering passengers more options to connect through Dubai's international aviation hub

Eagle Hills expands footprint in Iraq, Croatia

Eagle Hills announced plans to develop the 'Baghdad Golf Course and Spa' which will include a top-tier golf course, luxury residential neighborhoods, and a five-star hotel among other amenities

Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished 'Boeing 777'

DUBAI, 1st July, 2024 (WAM) -- Emirates today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors. The airline plans to introduce its refurbished B777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels, offering customers more opportunities to experience the airline’s signature Premium Economy on this aircraft, and for the first time Emirates’ next generation Business Class seats, set in a new 1-2-1...

6 incredible things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: July 1 to 4

July, here we come… We’ve crossed the halfway mark of the year and summer is in full swing. While things may be slowing down a bit, there is no dearth of fun, exciting things to do in the capital. Come to Abu Dhabi, where the weekdays are just as fun as the weekends. Here are […]

Difficulties and resurgence in the life of Janet Jackson

Our favorite red, white and blue golf clothes and apparel to celebrate July 4 in style

It's July 4 week, now is the time to start prepping your best red, white and blue ensemble to wear for any patriotic scrambles or post-round BBQs you have coming up. Stars and Stripes, of course, will never go out of style, but the fresher your patriotic golf gear, the better you’ll look and feel (and hopefully score). With stylish patterns, perfor...

A country club nightmare scenario too absurd to be true . . . except it basically happened

The premise of a new digital short is something only a clever, golf-savvy comedy writer could conceive. A man abruptly collapses with chest pains at his golf club. The paramedics are called. The clock is ticking. One problem: the two paramedics are women, and the ailing man is located inside the men’s-only grill room. The ensuing debate between the...

Pearl Jam cancel 2 tour dates due to illness: 'The band has yet to make a full recovery'

The rock band was previously scheduled to play in Berlin but backed out at the last minute.

ETF Edge, July 1, 2024

2 travelers in wheelchairs watched as their plane departed without them after an error saw them left waiting on the tarmac

"You always say, 'Oh, they won't go without us,' but they actually did. They went without us and took my luggage as well," Liz Weir told the BBC.

Woodstock: Remembering "3 Days of Peace and Love"

Over 50 years ago, more than 400,000 music fans descended on a dairy farm in New York State for "3 Days of Peace and Love." The Woodstock festival, held between August 15–18, 1969, attracted some of the biggest names of the time, acts like The Who, Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, and Jimi Hendrix. More than half a century later, let's reminisce on the legendary three-day event—widely regarded as one of the most pivotal moments in popular music history—for its music, its audience, and what it stood for: all that was good about the counterculture movement.

Can kids fly alone? Everything you need to know about unaccompanied minor flights

From how old you must be to fly alone to each airline's policies for flying as an unaccompanied minor, here are our tips for booking travel for kids traveling alone.

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

Kuwait hostages threaten Government and British Airways with legal action

More than 300 people on board British Airways Flight 149 were detained by Iraqi troops on August 2 1990.

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

Seeing uptick in travel to Tokyo as USD rises against Japanese Yen, says Booking CEO Glenn Fogel

Glenn Fogel, Booking Holdings CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk current travel trends in what is supposed to be a record-setting travel week.

The 5 red flags a chef looks out for when dining at a high-end Italian restaurant

Stefano Secchi, a Michelin-starred Italian chef, says to look out for over-sauced pasta and mislabeled menu items at high-end Italian restaurants.

This new cruise ship may be the most luxurious way to explore Australia's Kimberley coast

Over the weekend, luxury line Seabourn officially welcomed its newest ship along Australia's famously rugged and remote Kimberley coast.

Blake Lively raves about 'making friends' while in Italy as she shares she searched for 'vintage treasures' and ate 'delicious food'

Blake Lively is sharing her adventures in Capri, Italy. She took to social media and revealed to followers that she loves to make friends during her vacations.

Fun Fourth of July activities for the whole family

Independence Day is one of the biggest holidays in the US. From parades to fireworks and family vacations, the Fourth of July weekend is always packed with summer activities for all ages. But if you don't have anything planned to celebrate the nation's birthday yet, don't worry. We've got you covered with plenty of fun ideas. No matter how you celebrate, let the festivities begin with these fun Fourth of July activities. Click on for more!

8 wonderful things to do in Dubai this week: July 1 to 4

Hello, July… Can you believe that we’re in July? If your month isn’t looking busy yet, there are plenty of things to do in Dubai this July you can add to your diary. This week alone, there’s International Wing Day, a new yoga studio to check out, Fourth of July celebrations, and much more… Here […]

The 15 Travel Essentials That Should Be in Every Traveler’s Bag — All on Sale From $6

Make your next trip a breeze with travel must-haves like packing cubes, adapters, and more.

These Goose Down Pillows Feel Like You’re Sleeping at a Hotel

It’s like sleeping on a cloud.

Spain deal alert: Fly to Madrid from Boston, Miami and New York City from $319 round-trip

TAP Air Portugal is running a sale on round-trip flights from Spain to the U.S., starting as low as $319 round-trip. Departure cities include Boston, Miami and New York City.

Jeff Koons' Dugong Sculpture Departs Doha After 18 Months

Doha bids farewell to Jeff Koons' renowned Dugong sculpture, a vibrant fixture in Masrah Park for a year and a half. Qatar Museums (QM) announced its decommissioning, confirming earlier social media speculation about its dismantling.Read More: Five of the Most Provocative Public Sculptures in Qa

Tips for a beautiful tan without burning this summer 2024

ALBAWABA As summer approaches and outdoor activities beckon, achieving a beautiful tan while avoiding the discomfort of sunburn becomes a top priority. Here’s your comprehensive guide to enjoying the sun safely and effectively:1. Choose the Right SunscreenSelecting a sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum protection (UVA and UVB) with a high SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is crucial. Look for SPF 30 or higher and apply it generously 15-30 minutes...