Dubai plans to launch flying taxis in 2026, again
From 2017, the emirate of Dubai hopes to launch flying taxis in a city that already has the world’s tallest building, man-made islands and other wonders. Another…
Dubai’s most unusual hotel suites, from alpine chalets to underwater rooms
Moderation doesn’t suit Dubai, where supersized hotels in record-breaking towers, luxury yachts in glittering marinas, huge malls stuffed with designer shops, and mega parks with grand-scale attractions…
How millions were convinced to give this love-it-or-hate-it holiday destination a chance
She’s not alone in seeing appeal in that. Over 120,000 Britons currently live in Dubai and access to the city has become easier in recent weeks, with…
Sex toys and stinky cheese: how to transport quirky souvenirs, from a hand luggage pro
It may seem like a mad odyssey at the time, but such prizes will make you smile when you return. I knew the whale would perk up…
Dubai cashes in as Russian bankers move to the Gulf
And as oligarch superyachts are seized around the world, new luxury yachts debuted at Dubai’s International Boat Show earlier this month. Conversations at the event, according to…
Freeport hopes of P&O’s Dubai owner at risk after mass sackings
Bosses announced on Saturday that it would resume services between Liverpool and Dublin amid fears of a logistics crisis.The Dutch-flagged Norbank ferry departed Merseyside shortly 10am, arriving…
Can I travel to Dubai? Latest Covid rules and holiday advice
Dubai has announced that fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to show evidence of a recent negative PCR test when travelling to the city. Previously,…
Meet the man who turned Emirates into the world’s biggest international airline
Sir Tim has little truck for the “flight-shaming” proponents such as Greta Thunberg, or even officials in the UK Government. A government “nudge unit” last year referred…
‘Dubailand’ and the desert polo field that doomed jailed British expats
And as the economy faltered, it soon emerged that Ridley and Cornelius, who both worked for trade finance company CCH, had defrauded DIB when they obtained the…
‘Kidnapped’ Dubai princess visits UN in Paris to ‘express her wish for privacy’
Princess Latifa’s representatives released a statement saying the meeting was held “to assert her right to a private life, following persistent media speculation about her”. The statement…
Dubai jailers silenced British businessman’s complaints about ‘harsh and unforgiving’ conditions, court hears
A British businessman who is fighting an “unbearable” 20-year extension to his jail term in Dubai said he was banned from speaking about his living conditions during…
The inside story of Dubai’s latest obsession
In winter, the heat is bearable, but it’s still more comfortable to cycle at night. As hazy wisps of sunset fade like glowing embers, monstrous dunes loom…
Four fabulous party hotels to put the sparkle into 2022
Hedonism has been in short supply in recent times, so it’s little wonder that so many are yearning for the party palaces of Ibiza, Dubai or Hollywood….
Looking for winter sun? These are the best places to visit in January
Few months spark a yearning for somewhere brighter and hotter than the European take on January sun. With the decorations down, the Christmas tree shedding its last…
The most ambitious travel projects that never happened
Imagine boarding a bullet train in China, zipping across eastern Siberia, and then completing a 13,000km high-speed journey two days later in Alaska via an undersea tunnel…
How catching Covid could come back to ruin your holiday months later
So you’ve recovered from Covid – and hopefully you’ve escaped largely unscathed. Maybe you’ve still got a lingering cough, or persistent fatigue, but the worst is over,…
What it’s like diving into the world’s highest infinity pool
Settling into a sun lounger, you can admire the scale of record-breaking Burj Khalifa and the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel to the north. The south side…