United Arab Emirates
- Opinion
- Middle East
From haven to hell: A stopover in the Gulf will never be the same
From Dubai to Doha, it’s going to take more than the usual glitz to restore confidence in tourism and the airlines of the Gulf states.
- Anthony Dennis
Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help
The closure of one of the world’s busiest regions for international airline traffic has caused massive disruption to travel plans – and your insurance might not cover you.
- Michael Gebicki and Craig Platt
‘Arc de Trump’? The 20 most over-the-top buildings ever constructed
The US president’s proposed monument would join a long and rapidly growing list of structures we could probably do without.
- Chris Moss
- ★★★½
- Airline reviews
A bored superjumbo crew lets down this normally excellent airline
The economy-class food and entertainment are great, but kids playing by the toilets and disengaged staff lower its marks.
- Jenny Hewett
Planning a stopover? These great Dubai hotels are under $200 a night
Opulence and extravagance are in the emirate’s DNA, but not all the city’s hotels are dipped in gold. Here are my choices.
- Jenny Hewett
- Opinion
- Middle East
There’s no need to avoid this stopover – here’s why
Las Vegas without the showgirls? Disneyland without the fun? If you don’t like this city, you’re just going to the wrong places.
- Ben Groundwater
Ten things we’ll never understand about Dubai
This improbably mushrooming, fast-moving and eye-catching city is a great stopover destination. But even a short visit presents a few puzzles.
- Brian Johnston
The neighbouring resorts home to an incredible six Michelin stars
The meal costs $835 a person. Before drinks. And it will be sublime.
- Ben Groundwater
- ★★★★★
- Airline reviews
This superjumbo’s premium economy gets a perfect score
It’s clearly more comfortable than economy, and even has a hint of business class in its food offering and stylish cabin.
- Tim Richards
- ★★★★½
- Airline reviews
This first-class seat is $7500 for a single leg, but I paid under $600
Emirates’ first class offers private suites, French champagne, caviar and even a shower. And you can book it with Qantas points, if you have enough.
- Jenny Hewett