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Hayley is deputy travel editor for The National. Originally from Scotland, where she graduated from Stirling University, Hayley has been living in the UAE for 12 years, joining The National in 2018. She has written about all things travel for a range of publications including in-flight titles, consumer magazines and guidebooks, and she was formerly editor of World Traveller magazine. Hayley is also the Dubai ‘local’ for Lonely Planet and a media member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Happiest when globetrotting, some of her best work has been penned hurtling through India on a train, swaying in a hammock in the Brazilian rainforest and from a snow-covered lodge in the Icelandic Highlands. Specialising in adventure travel and responsible tourism, she uses her time on the road to uncover unique story angles, explore new destinations, review hotels and gather real-world tips to share with The National’s readers.
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Luke Czepiela lands a plane on the Burj Al Arab helipad. Photo: Dubai Media Office
10 times Burj Al Arab helipad has stolen the show

From yoga in the sky to a plane landing, the 210-metre-high platform has set the stage for many spectacles

December 01, 2024
An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash
Oman road trip: Guide to driving from Dubai to Muscat

From documents needed to fees to pay, here's what to know before heading to the sultanate by car or bus

November 29, 2024
Research shows UAE travellers are seeking festive escapes to places like Vienna, Austria. Reuters
Rovaniemi and Rome among top winter escapes for UAE travellers

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

November 25, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia, USA downtown skyline at dawn. Getty Images
Etihad announces flights to 10 new destinations

Chief executive predicts number of tourists coming to Abu Dhabi next year will 'explode'

November 25, 2024
With new hotels, luxury dining and adventure travel and culture galore, now is a great time to visit Oman. Photo: Jiri LIzler
Why now's the time to visit Oman for new hotels and adventures

Sultanate offers something for travellers of every type and has wealth of attractions that have opened this year

November 19, 2024
Belmond is bringing luxury sleeper train travel to England and Wales. Photo: Belmond
New Airbus A321 soars and Saudi cruise line Aroya gets ready to sail

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

November 18, 2024
Air India and Vistara airlines have merged. Photo: Air India
What travellers need to know about Air India-Vistara merger

Frequent flyers from both airlines will now be part of the Maharaja Club

November 13, 2024
Aman Kyoto in a winter flurry. The Asano family's original mission at the property was to create the most beautiful in Japan. Photo: Aman Kyoto
Aman Kyoto Hotel Insider: Enchanted garden hideaway in Japan

Two decades in the making, this luxury forest retreat offers an enchanted hideaway where forest bathing, onsens and omakase await

November 12, 2024
The SS United States was the world's fastest ship and will now be the world's largest artificial reef. Photo: SS United States Conservancy
World's fastest liner to become largest artificial reef

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

November 11, 2024
Sheraton Jumeriah Beach Resort, the first hotel to open in JBR nearly three decades ago, has relaunched with a brand-new look. Photo: Sheraton
Dubai's oldest JBR hotel reopens with a new look

Almost three decades since it first welcomed travellers, the pyramid-shaped hotel has new guest rooms, suites, restaurants and more

November 05, 2024
Emirati travellers flying to the US can register for Global Entry, while Etihad is brining its A380 superjumbos back to Paris. Photo: Etihad
Travel Unpacked: Etihad A380 returns to Paris and UAE citizens can apply for US global entry

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

November 04, 2024
Panama's allegedly haunted prison island of Coiba is now one of the world's most picturesque places. Getty Images
Panama's haunted prison island, visit if you dare

Surrounded by lush forest and exotic wildlife, Unesco-protected Coiba is a nature-laden island where dark secrets prevail

October 31, 2024
Sand Sherpa's camping trailers are equipped with a rooftop tent, outdoor sofa, firepit and bedding. Photo: Sand Sherpa
The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to RAK, here is where to spend the night surrounded by dunes

October 30, 2024
Mountain resorts will open in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in 2025. Photo: Lux Hotels & Resorts / Shurooq
UAE mountain retreats, Notre-Dame tourist fees and other travel news

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

October 28, 2024
The Autograph Collection hotel is one of several accommodation options on the island of Sindalah in Neom, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Marriott International
First glimpse of Neom: Red Sea tourism island Sindalah opens in Saudi Arabia

Mega project chief executive says new destination will show visitors what the future holds

October 28, 2024