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A stork nests on top of a minaret in Chellah, with Mohammed VI Tower in the background. Alexander Christou / The National

History and culture meet modernity in Morocco's capital

Clean and green, with very good cuisine, the city has everything to be an ideal weekend getaway

Dubai restaurant is UAE's lone entry on world’s 50 best list

24 hours in Sharjah, from architecture to outdoor cinema and karak chai

ColumnAs an American in the Middle East, I still care deeply about the US elections

The community benefits of second-hand book swaps in the UAE: 'You’re creating connections'

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Dancer Mimi Parole gets ready for rehearsals for Crazy Horse's opening night in Dubai on November 12. Chris Whiteoak / The National

What does it take to bring Crazy Horse Paris to the UAE?

Ahead of the opening night, chief creative and brand officer Andree Deissenberg discusses transforming the 75-year-old risque show for a modern UAE audience

Taking part in this year's Dubai Run? Here's what to know

Renting out your clothes or household items on apps in the UAE can earn you decent side income, say platform founders. Photo: Best Kept Shared

How to earn passive income from your possessions

Strut the rut: Why Gen Z is embracing the boring job over the dream career

JA Palm Tree Court's Calm Spa is offering a day of relaxation throughout November. Photo: JA Palm Tree Court

Mindful Movements: November wellness and fitness news and things to do in the UAE

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Free workouts, community runs and events to try

Dubai's Aquaventure World named world's second most visited water park

In the age of algorithms, hotel libraries are an act of resistance

How Dubai Fitness Challenge changed lives, from finding love to losing 50kg

A stork nests on top of a minaret in Chellah, with Mohammed VI Tower in the background. Alexander Christou / The National

History and culture meet modernity in Morocco's capital

Clean and green, with very good cuisine, the city has everything to be an ideal weekend getaway

BA resumes London-Dubai flights after eight-month suspension

Ten UAE glamping and caravan stays to book as the weather cools

Middle East flights: KLM, Singapore Airlines and Air France extend suspensions

Etihad and Emirates lead ranking of world’s most extravagant airline luxuries

Inside Capella Dubai: What to expect from the ultra-luxury resort

Where to stay in the Maldives, from secluded luxury escapes to family resorts

TN Magazine

Mohamed Faisal Mostafa wears a shirt, double-breasted jacket and trousers by Fendi. Watch and sunglasses, Mohamed’s own. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Cover storyThe fearless ambition of Mohamed Faisal Mostafa

From childhood stunts to the set of Dune: Part Three, the Emirati actor has built a career on taking risks. Now his sights are set on Hollywood and helping to build a more robust film industry at home

One Last Thing: Sarah Hermez on room service and hating questionnaires

From Kendall Jenner to Elle Fanning, why bangle watches are back in fashion

Jaguar's new electric car is designed to divide opinion

Beyond charity: The UAE initiative rewriting the rules of giving

What does luxury sound like? Inside the growing world of sonic branding

How an Egyptian weaving village became a lesson in the power of giving

Things to do

Wellfit is bringing its outdoor workout programme to Palm West Beach for Dubai Fitness Challenge. Photo: Wellfit

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Free workouts, community runs and events to try

From floating Pilates and sunrise yoga to cycling on Sheikh Zayed Road, there are plenty of ways to get moving during the month-long challenge

Dubai's Aquaventure World named world's second most visited water park

T-Rex Glamping Dubai offers dinosaur-inspired breaks for all ages

From Pitbull to Bad Bunny's bushes, seven pop culture-inspired Halloween looks

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