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First sitting: September dining experiences to try and new restaurant openings

From London's Michelin-starred Gymkhana landing in Dubai to Intended, Abu Dhabi's new cafe concept

Seeing Taiwan by train: Soaking up the scenery from Taichung to Taitung

Is the fragrance wardrobe replacing the signature scent?

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Celebrities choose Arab designers on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival

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Casting a spell: Inside the Harry Potter lands coming to Abu Dhabi

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H&M has developed a collection with Lebanese couturier Elie Saab. Photo: H&M

The best fashion collaborations of 2026 and what's still to come

From high-street tie-ups to unexpected luxury pairings, limited-edition collaborations have delivered some of fashion’s biggest moments this year

Seed oil panic: Scientists and social media on opposite ends of a sticky debate

The renovated Scalini has adopted Mediterranean-inspired interiors. Photo: Scalini Dubai

Rare cheeses and resplendent views on the menu as seven UAE restaurants reopen

Elie Saab teams up with H&M for new collection launching in October

Fashion & Beauty

The Pajero is noted for its smooth handling of desert terrain. Photo: Mitsubishi

Why is the Mitsubishi Pajero so popular in the UAE?

Mitsubishi Pajero returns after five years with a bigger, more luxurious new SUV

First look: What to expect at Vida Aljada, Sharjah’s new five-star hotel

Abu Dhabi’s three Harry Potter-themed lands set for September 7 reveal

Six autumn getaways for crisp air, colourful leaves and cosy seasonal escapes

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Seeing Taiwan by train: Soaking up the scenery from Taichung to Taitung

After our car rental plans fall through, we take to the railways to explore

UAE travel: Flights delayed and cancelled from Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Emirates unveils world's first electric premium economy seat with privacy screen

UAE travel: Flights delayed and cancelled at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

Six autumn getaways for crisp air, colourful leaves and cosy seasonal escapes

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports launch welcome-back perks for returning residents

The White Lotus season four: Inside the French Riviera hotels setting the scene

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H&M has developed a collection with Lebanese couturier Elie Saab. Photo: H&M

The best fashion collaborations of 2026 and what's still to come

From high-street tie-ups to unexpected luxury pairings, limited-edition collaborations have delivered some of fashion’s biggest moments this year

Cover storySaba Mubarak: Portrait of an artist

Celebrities choose Arab designers on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival

Fashion & Beauty

One Last Thing: Chef Kelvin Cheung on his inspirations and childhood nostalgia

Elie Saab teams up with H&M for new collection launching in October

Fashion & Beauty

Storytelling by design: Jeweller Nada Ghazal on new boutique and life in Lebanon

Killer destinations: The crime-writing festivals worth travelling for

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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi will add three Harry Potter-themed lands in 2029. Photo: Department of Culture of Tourism - Abu Dhabi

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Revelio: What Abu Dhabi’s new Harry Potter lands could include

Exclusive rides are confirmed for Yas Island, but the books offer the clearest clues as to what visitors might find

Casting a spell: Inside the Harry Potter lands coming to Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi’s three Harry Potter-themed lands set for September 7 reveal

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