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Manta rays are listed as a vulnerable species, and the UK's Manta Trust is working to protect them. Photo: Four Seasons

Swimming with manta rays in the Maldives

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, in the Baa Atoll, celebrates 20 years of partnering with the Manta Trust

New York Fashion Week: Designers impress amid violent runway protest controversy

Michelin-starred Indian restaurant from London, Gymkhana, dazzles in Dubai debut

Modern and Ayurvedic therapies come together at Kerala wellness centre

Around the Gulf in 20 days: Dubai resident plans epic run from Kuwait to Oman

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Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, sits where the Gota River meets the sea. Photo: Etihad

New direct flight routes launching from the UAE in 2026

Despite recent regional disruption to air travel, Etihad, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia continue to expand their networks

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

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

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Cover storyStephanie Atala is ready to tell her own story

Lebanese-French star opens up about life after Crystal, her international ambitions and the deeply personal screenplay she hopes to bring to the screen

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

How ancient Egypt is inspiring a new generation of high jewellery

New York Fashion Week: Designers impress amid violent runway protest controversy

Celine Dion’s best fashion moments, from Elie Saab to her Paris comeback

Fashion & Beauty

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

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Global Village is one of the most popular seasonal attractions in the UAE. Pawan Singh for The National

Global Village reveals VIP pack prices ahead of October opening

Seasonal family-friendly attraction has also revealed VIP pack prices ahead of October opening

UAE football supporters’ clubs: Where Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea fans gather

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

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

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