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I’m maxxed out on maxxing – it’s time to embrace being good enough

From looksmaxxing and sleepmaxxing to the latest whimsymaxxing, the internet’s obsession with optimising everything is exhausting

Hotel of the weekA luxury escape to India’s coffee country at The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary

Is tiny tourism the solution to overcrowded holiday destinations?

Is ube the new matcha? How this purple Filipino ingredient is taking over UAE

'Build your village before you need it': Post-partum care options in the UAE

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Is tiny tourism the solution to overcrowded holiday destinations?

Amid a wave of protests at the effects of mass tourism around the world, a new approach prioritises thoughtful travel

I spent five nights on Explora I – is this the future of luxury cruising?

Sheraton The Walk: For family staycations favouring relaxed fun over high-adrenaline activities

In search of the perfect New York bagel, pizza slice and cookie

Wynn will be an ‘inflection point’ for Ras Al Khaimah, says tourism boss

Rails, ruins and crafts: Eight trends shaping Middle East travel

Hajj and Umrah: Makkah hotels for every budget, from premium to affordable stays

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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

Milan Fashion Week spring/summer 2027: The return of fashion with personality

Fashion & Beauty

Will Ray-Ban Meta’s new audio-only glasses be enough to ease privacy concerns?

Why luxury watches are ditching gold and steel for high-tech materials

Burberry to H&M: How London Fashion Week got its groove back

Fashion & Beauty

In search of the perfect New York bagel, pizza slice and cookie

How ancient Egypt is inspiring a new generation of high jewellery

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The third floor is dedicated to Ousha Bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi, one of the UAE's most celebrated poets. Photo: Katy Gillett for The National

Museums of the UAEA celebration of Emirati women in the heart of Dubai's Gold Souq

Bait Al Banat, or House of Girls, displays portraits, possessions and personal histories that rarely make it into mainstream cultural narratives

Dubai Fountain closes during 10-day mourning period

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UAE attractions reopening for winter, from Global Village to Sharjah Safari

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