Middle East Travel
Honeymoon like a celebrity
As 23-year-old Made in Chelsea star, Millie Mackintosh, announced her engagement to rapper Professor Green to the Twitter world last week, Cheapflights was inspired to hunt down the best honeymoon destinations and hazard a guess at where the happy couple are most likely to enjoy their post-wedding break.
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi presents artists from the growing permanent collection
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s next Talking Art Series will feature public panels, screenings, workshops and demonstrations by several leading contemporary artists whose works are in the museum’s permanent collection.
Arabian delights: Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels launch in Doha
Continuing Qatar’s current period of development in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels is a new collection of six five star hotels, recently opened in Qatar’s capital city Doha.
Abu Dhabi to host December 2014 Volvo Ocean Race stopover
Abu Dhabi city, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, will host the third 2014/15 Volvo Ocean Race stopover in December 2014.
Jordan showcases 'Wild Arabia' in new BBC documentary
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will be showcasing its natural beauty and desert wildlife this week with the launch of the new BBC wildlife documentary, Wild Arabia.
Portsmouth youngster on track for Abu Dhabi triathlon record
Portsmouth's 14-year-old Sam O'Shea, who lives in the United Arab Emirates' capital, is set to smash the record books this March as he becomes the youngest competitor to take on the gruelling GBP 143,400 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon - one of the world's top events.
Top family adventures in Jordan
Families looking for a change of pace on their next holiday should look no further than Jordan, a destination that offers a unique combination of adventure and education.
Abu Dhabi hotel guest performance outstripping record 2011
The number of hotel guests staying in Abu Dhabi's 137 hotels, resorts and hotel apartments between January and November 2012 has risen 14% against the same period in 2011, with guest nights up 11%.
Amari Doha now open
Amari Doha became the first Amari hotel in the Middle East when it opened its doors to the public in the Qatari capital on 1st January 2013.
The Souqs of Qatar
Traditionally an open-air marketplace, Souqs were originally located outside the main cities, in locations where a caravan loaded with goods could stop and merchants could display, trade and sell their goods.
New-look Gourmet Abu Dhabi to mark festival's milestone anniversary
New culinary initiatives, a focus on traditional Emirati dining and local ingredients and a re-energised programme of events underpin the landmark fifth showing of Gourmet Abu Dhabi - the UAE capital's annual haute cuisine festival - when the 16-day extravaganza rolls out across 20 of Abu Dhabi's leading restaurants from 5-20 February 2013.
Qatar Airways announces first Boeing 787 flight from London to Doha
Qatar Airways has announced its first long-haul Boeing 787 commercial service from Doha to London Heathrow, which will commence on 13th December 2012.
Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi to open early next year
Dusit International has announced plans to open Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, its first property in the UAE capital, in the first quarter of 2013.
Alistair Brownlee goes for gold at Abu Dhabi International Triathlon
Team GB's gold medal winning Olympic triathlete and back-to-back European Triathlon Union champion, Alistair Brownlee, has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2013 Abu Dhabi International Triathlon as he looks to expand his competitive horizons.
Jet2.com’s Manchester to Tel Aviv route on sale now
Jet2.com has announced its Manchester to Tel Aviv route is on sale now for Winter 2013/2014 as well as now offering an increased number of flights over the period of Passover in 2014.