Story of cities #43: how Dubai's World Trade Centre sold the city to the world
In the 1970s, the World Trade Centre stood beyond the edge of the city and convinced the world that Dubai was open for business
September 2015
Seven wonders of the world to explore on Google Street View
With the news that Yorkshire is to get the Google Street View trek treatment, we take a look at seven other beautiful virtual tours
March 2015
Can't stop, must fly: 24 hours at Dubai International airport – in pictures
Dubai International is the world’s busiest airport – so just where is everyone going? Photographers Mathias Braschler and Monika Fischer capture some of the characters travelling through it in a single day
Dubai International airport: a love story
Once upon a time, Kamila Shamsie thought she would die of boredom in an airport terminal. But then something happened…
Tehran Bureau
An anthology of the final decade: exploring Iran's past through art
A series of exhibitions from curator Vali Mahlouji examine the ‘lost decades’ of pre-revolutionary Iran
May 2014
Daredevils over Dubai - in pictures
A Russian daredevil photographer has captured some vertigo-inducing selfies and stunning views - while standing on the top of some of Dubai's skyscrapers.
June 2013
A Qur'an theme park in Dubai is likely to please no one
Nesrine Malik
Nesrine Malik: A mini-golf version of religious pilgrimage won't appease the city's Arab critics or enhance its reputation as a cultural hub
April 2013
The top 10 sun spots to escape Britain's endless winter
After the coldest March for half a century, many of us are longing for a dose of sunshine. Beverley Fearis uncovers the best destinations where you can get a dose of vitamin D and brighten up your spring – with an introduction by Eva Wiseman
March 2013
Emirates' concourse for A380s is another staging post on new Silk Road
While the debate rages about airport expansion in Europe, the ambitious Gulf hubs are growing fast – and look set to become the global interchanges of the future
April 2012
The rise of the Gulf art scene
Big money has turned the Gulf into a showcase for contemporary art. But will censorship stop the scene in its tracks? David Batty reports from Doha
July 2011
Britons warned to respect Ramadan while holidaying in Dubai
Foreign Office says Islamic holy month means that tourists in the Gulf emirate should be mindful of obeying local laws and customs
June 2011
Holiday deals in the Middle East and north Africa
There are fantastic bargains to be had on holidays to Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and the UAE, as tour operators try to tempt tourists back
November 2010
Readers' travel tips
Readers' tips: desert adventures
From stargazing under the clearest skies in Chile, to a Death Valley road trip, you came up with all kinds of ways to experience the desert
October 2010
Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi
Where's hot now? Sunny winter getaways
September 2010
Middle East: Gulf getaways
Spend some Arabian days and nights exploring the culture and coastal beauty of the Gulf, says Tom Yarwood
August 2010
Shortcuts
The Blackberry addict's guide to UAE
Want to take advantage of the country's decision to block BlackBerry services? Here's what you can do
January 2010
Dive aid: Reef conservation in Oman
Even novice divers can help protect the coral on the Musandam peninsula
December 2009
2009 in review
Readers write: top 2009 long-haul trips
The unknown Emirates
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