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Despite numerous hotel launches, staycation deals are getting harder to find across the UAE. Photo: Mandarin Oriental

You're not imagining it – UAE staycations are getting more expensive

With prices up by nearly 20 per cent this Ramadan, here's how you can still get a bargain break

From meals under the stars to dining in dhows: The UAE's unique iftars

ColumnA non-Muslim's Ramadan: How my friends have inspired me to attempt my first fast

Ramadan 2026: Suhoor spots to try across the UAE

Why Gibson is ageing new guitars to look like they've been on tour

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Spotlight

Roberto’s Dubai review: A pistachio ice cream to remember
Need new wheels? Now's the time with Ramadan car deals
Etihad cabin manager on 19 years of flying: 'It’s about people, not places'
Ramadan etiquette for non-Muslims: A guide to iftar, gifts and daily customs
Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the world map
Hotel of the weekA parent and toddler put Almanac X Alcron Prague to the test
Restaurant of the weekRomantic Dubai restaurant where setting rivals the food
Emirati influencer and Rashid Centre launch Ramadan card game

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The cooler weather is likely to make outdoor dining more appealing for iftar gatherings. Getty Images

Iftars in Dubai to suit every budget this Ramadan

Prices start at Dh130 for a feast at sunset

Queen Rania wears Ferragamo to welcome German President to Jordan

Fashion & Beauty

By law, Austria's national dish Wiener schnitzel must be veal; iterations made with other meats are called Wiener Art. Julius Hirtzberger / WienTourismus

Dine your way around Vienna: A foodie’s guide to eating in the Austrian capital

Life admin with friends is the new night in – here's how to do it right

Shorter working hours during Ramadan encourage sharper priorities and more deliberate time management. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Ramadan at work: Seven ways to stay focused during shorter days

Damiani's president moves family to Dubai as Italian jeweller expands in Middle East

Queen Rania visits Ambani family at Antilia during India trip

Taking pets to restaurants and hotels: Just because you can, should you?

The rise of the modern wellness club

Allan Espiritu worked in hotels in the Philippines before joining Etihad Airways in 2007. Photo: Etihad

Etihad cabin manager on 19 years of flying: 'It’s about people, not places'

Crew member and line mentor Allan Espiritu credits his longevity to a genuine enjoyment of interacting with people

Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the world map

Hotel of the weekA parent and toddler put Almanac X Alcron Prague to the test

How UAE airlines are marking Ramadan, from iftar boxes to prayer mats on board

Dine your way around Vienna: A foodie’s guide to eating in the Austrian capital

ColumnHow one post-pandemic Adele concert changed the way I travel

Tiffany Trump visits Luxor on private Egypt trip with family

TN Magazine

Yasmina El Abd Breaks Through: Fashion Director: Sarah Maisey; Photographer: Lucie Sassiat

Cover storyHow Yasmina El Abd went from promising talent to generational star

Her role in Midterm turned her into a touchstone for Gen Z audiences, now the rising Egyptian actress reflects on finding her voice

Why costume jewellery is the boldest statement trend of 2026

Why Gibson is ageing new guitars to look like they've been on tour

Le Gray hotel's return to life signals a wider comeback for Beirut

From 1770s robots to $500,000 timepieces: Inside Jaquet Droz’s radical reinvention

Modern majlis: How Jumeirah's ethos is rooted in culture and tradition

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: La Mise Au Tombeau by Mahmoud Said

Things to do

After Sunset encourages table conversation and connection through a series of questions and prompts. Photo: Amazon AE

Emirati influencer and Rashid Centre launch Ramadan card game

Limited edition release After Sunset aims to encourage family conversation and connection

Your guide to Ramadan markets across the UAE

What is Hag Al Laila, the pre-Ramadan celebration popular in the UAE?

Save as you sunbathe at redeemable UAE beach clubs

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