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The Roman Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek, Lebanon, is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Getty Images

Emiratis soak up Lebanon’s leisure scene after lifting of travel ban

Levantine country hoping tourism will thrive as Gulf travellers return

Hotel of the weekRitz-Carlton showcases the beautiful sunsets of Perth

Hajj by horseback: Caravan makes seven-month journey from Spain to Makkah

UAE flight times to Beirut slashed as airlines begin using Syrian airspace

Abu Dhabi to Warsaw: Onboard Etihad's inaugural flight to the Polish capital

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the trophy as players celebrate after winning the Uefa Nations League final. EPA

Tearful Cristiano Ronaldo revels in Portugal's Nations League triumph

David Attenborough stands at the coast in Southern England filming Ocean. Photo: Silverback Films

Saving the ocean is easier than we realised, says David Attenborough

The existence of Artemisia Gentileschi’s Hercules and Omphale was previously unknown. Photo: J Paul Getty Trust

Artemisia painting goes on display following rescue from Beirut blast

The UAE floating hospital organised an Eid Al Adha celebration for Gazan patients. Photo: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

UAE Floating Hospital brings Eid joy to Gaza patients

Eid Al Adha fireworks display at Yas Bay Waterfront on the first day of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

A team of inmates from Dubai Police Central Jail took fifth place at the first online edition of the Asian inmate chess championship. Photo: Dubai Police.

Checkmate: Dubai inmates rank fifth in Asian chess tournament

Emirati soprano Fatima Al Hashmi, performing at Kensington Palace, sees her performances as a national responsibility. Photo: Abu Dhabi Festival

Abu Dhabi Festival showcases Emirati music talent at Kensington Palace

Features

Annually thousands of tourists flock to Simon's Town's Boulders Beach to see the African penguin. However, the beloved flightless birds currently face extinction in the next 10 years. Photo: SANCCOB

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

One of Cape Town’s most loved tourist attractions is currently facing extinction. Experts reveal what it will take to save the species of seabird

Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut from April 1

Winter athletes heading up the mountain in Gulmarg, Indian Kashmir, to ski. Photo: Wasim Nabi

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Vida Dubai Mall review: A stylish stay from Dh600 in heart of city

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

Ajman Tourism embarks on UK tour to boost visitor numbers

Hotels

Visitors enjoy an Eid break at Al Qudra lakes in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels set for busy Eid as travel boom continues

Chains forecast close to full occupancy as country gears up for long weekend

Inside The St Regis Doha, the hotel hosting President Trump

Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

UAE’s first gaming resort will ‘open up Ras Al Khaimah to the world’

The White Lotus-famed Four Seasons to operate luxury resort in Ajman

UAE tourism booming with $12 billion in hotel revenue last year

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Destinations

Toronto makes a compelling case as an alternative for travellers who want a similar vibe to New York City. Getty Images

Top alternatives to popular US destinations, from Toronto to Tokyo

From Edinburgh to Lisbon and Macau, these cities around the world offer comparable experiences

Top 13 Eid Al Adha short breaks less than five hours from the UAE

Exploring western Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle hunter

Island-hopping in Japan's remote Okinawa

ColumnI travelled solo for the first time - and I’d do it again in a heartbeat

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Staycations

Residents are gearing up to celebrate the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Short breaks for residents set for long weekends and late bookings from across Gulf driving demand

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

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