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The Walled-Off Hotel in the West Bank is hemmed in by an eight-metre-high concrete wall built by Israel. Heidi Levine for The National

Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel reopens in Bethlehem after two years

Hotel offers 'worst view in the world' as it is positioned near Israel's separation wall

Biggest fashion moments of 2025: from Lamar's jeans to Blazy's Chanel debut

Fashion & Beauty

How Christmas is celebrated across the Middle East

Fitness trends 2026: Community workouts, walking yoga and the rise of recovery

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

In focus

Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah temporarily closed after UAE storms
Annual leave and activity spreadsheets: How parents are handling winter break
TimeframeHow Skydive Dubai became part of the city's skyline
Restaurant of the weekWhy Billionaire Dubai is still bang on the money
Thousands of Geely Emgrand sedans recalled in UAE
Global Village and Ain Dubai close due to 'unstable weather'
Things to do when it rains in Abu Dhabi, from visiting museums to indoor theme parks
Things to do when it's raining in Dubai

Features

One of the students at the Prada Academy in Scandicci. Photo: Prada

Why Prada is betting on craftsmanship: Inside the Scandicci leather atelier

In an age of programmed obsolescence, the Prada Academy in Florence is training a generation of artisans who cannot be replaced

Fashion & Beauty

The many flavours of an Indian Christmas tell stories of migration and memory

While fat cats may look cute, being overweight can lead to arthritis, liver disease, respiratory issues and even cancer. Getty Images

Ozempic for animals: UAE vets have their say as trial gets under way

The rise of ticketed Indian weddings and the tourists paying to be part of them

3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

And just like that, Sarah Jessica Parker is in the UAE

YouTube expands its health push in the UAE by putting doctors in front of the camera

Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

Each villa has an expansive backyard, closed in on three sides with shrubbery and leading to a private beach from the fourth. Photo: Ritz-Carlton RAK Al Hamra Beach

Ritz-Carlton RAK Al Hamra Beach review: 32-villa property ensures privacy is key

Boutique resort takes you from bedroom to beach by way of a private backyard

Ronaldo scores two goals with one investment at Nujuma in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

Review: A luxurious vertical escape at Mandarin Oritantal Downtown, Dubai

The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

Wynn Al Marjan Island's extensive art collection includes a triceratops skull

TN Magazine

Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

A year of personal and creative upheaval forced the Saudi creative to stop, reset and rethink

Why the Gulf has become central to Swizz Beatz’s creative vision

Music & On-stage

Why Prada is betting on craftsmanship: Inside the Scandicci leather atelier

Fashion & Beauty

How the fountain pen is rewriting its fate

Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more

Things to do

Open-air park Global Village is closed on December 18. Pawan Singh / The National

Global Village and Ain Dubai close due to 'unstable weather'

Authorities have urged public to be vigilant as heavy rain, high winds and thunderstorms forecast to sweep across UAE

Things to do when it rains in Abu Dhabi, from visiting museums to indoor theme parks

Things to do when it's raining in Dubai

The top Christmas markets and festive events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for 2025

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