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3 top tips for visiting Dubai without breaking the bank

Contrary to what you may have heard, it is possible to visit Dubai without breaking the bank. Here’s a guide on how to explore the best that the city has to offer without spending a fortune in the process with 3 simple, highly effective tips.

Discover the desert sands of Arabia

Discover the desert sands of Arabia

Oh that the desert were my dwelling place, with one fair spirit for my minister, that I might all forget the human race, and, hating no one, love but only her… (Byron)

Jesus’ Baptism Site awarded UNESCO World Heritage status

Jesus’ Baptism Site awarded UNESCO World Heritage status

The site by the side of the River Jordan, opposite Jericho, which for over two millennia is believed to be where Jesus was baptised by John, has just been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Iran’s historic agreement set to boost tourism

Iran’s historic agreement set to boost tourism

The agreement reached this week regarding Iran’s nuclear activities is further evidence that the country is cementing relations with the west, which can only be good news for boosting tourism to a country that is bountiful in historic and architectural riches.

Israel Revealed by Corinthian Travel

Israel Revealed by Corinthian Travel

Middle East and North Africa specialist Corinthian Travel has launched a new programme to Israel featuring seven recommended itineraries from five to 14 days in duration.

Discover Oman’s Frankincense Coast

Discover Oman’s Frankincense Coast

Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh were the fabled three gifts brought by the ‘wise men’ from the Middle East to the birthplace of Jesus yet, at that time, Frankincense was the most valuable of the three.

Get Fast & Furious in Abu Dhabi

Get Fast & Furious in Abu Dhabi

Racing enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies will no doubt be dashing to see Furious 7 which has just hit the big screen staring Hollywood hunk Vin Diesel.

The Force awakens in Abu Dhabi

The Force awakens in Abu Dhabi

Film companies employ people whose sole job is to scour the world looking for filming locations which feature stunning scenery, with great light and reliable weather; which is why all the desert scenes in the seventh Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, due for release on 18 December this year, was filmed in Abu Dhabi.

Luxe-for-less: Enjoy the sunshine this half term at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Luxe-for-less: Enjoy the sunshine this half term at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi

Viceroy Abu Dhabi, located on the incredible Yas Island, is offering the opportunity to escape the winter in style, without breaking the bank, with exceptional half-term rates.

Exclusive ladies’ winter sun break at Madinat Jumeirah

Exclusive ladies’ winter sun break at Madinat Jumeirah

Kick start the New Year at Madinat Jumeirah with the perfect girls’ getaway and sunshine escape this winter.

Get set for the annual Dubai Shopping Festival in January

Get set for the annual Dubai Shopping Festival in January

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015, the Dubai Shopping Festival takes place between 1 January and 1 February and is the largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza in the Middle East.

The Norman Tel Aviv opens its doors

The Norman Tel Aviv opens its doors

Situated in the heart of Tel Aviv, The Norman will bring unprecedented sophistication and boutique character to the historic Mediterranean city.

Follow Prince Harry on a flying visit to Oman

Follow Prince Harry on a flying visit to Oman

When Harry met Sayyid: Prince Harry's recent visit to Oman saw the coming together of two close royal families, enabling the Prince to sample some of the host country's traditions and take in some of the must visit sites appropriate for any first time visitor.

New ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY’ clinches another Guinness World Record for Dubai

New ‘At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY’ clinches another Guinness World Record for Dubai

At 555 metres (1,821 ft) high, Dubai clinched its latest Guinness World Record title with the grand opening of the highest man-made vantage point on earth.

Dusit Thani Dubai unveils a new era of luxury

Dusit Thani Dubai unveils a new era of luxury

The iconic 5-star property has completed the renovation of its 147 One and Two Bedroom Suites.