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Yemen: Mountains and desert, tribes and tradition in the Middle East

Published: 19 May 2007

Yemen shows a way of life unchanged for centuries. And with its fruit-filled orchards, medieval cities and misty mountains, it's ripe for exploration, says Ginny Hill

Dubai: Bird in the sand

Published: 31 March 2007

Alongside Dubai's ultra-modern malls and high-rise luxury hotels, traditional pastimes such as falconry and camel racing flourish. Hester Lacey gets the inside track on the centuries-old action

Hotel of the week: Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah

Published: 11 March 2007

Dubai is the ultimate tourist playground. And they know all about how to make your stay a pleasurable one at the Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah. We're talking serious excess here...

48 Hours In: Dubai

Published: 17 February 2007

Shop for spices, gold and perfume in the atmospheric souks or just lie back on the white beaches. Lara Dunston visits this vibrant Gulf city

48 Hours In: Doha in association with Emirates

Published: 27 January 2007

Its mix of traditional souks and modern luxury hotels is helping to turn this seafront Gulf city in Qatar into a must-see destination, says Lara Dunston

Jordan: Hike Bedouin-style for an authentic desert experience

Published: 09 December 2006

Petra, Jordan's fabulous ancient site, attracts tourists by the bus-load. But there are more romantic, if more strenuous, ways to reach this Biblical landmark, says Jeremy Head

Jordan: The Shifting Sands Of Time

Published: 29 October 2006

The land around Jordan holds many surprises - not least, says Adrian Mourby, the constantly changing landscape of the Dead Sea

48 Hours In: Muscat in association with Emirates

Published: 07 October 2006

Having soaked up the atmosphere in a souk, go dolphin spotting or relax with a fresh mango juice in Oman's capital by the sea

24-Hour Room Service: Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

Published: 27 May 2006

The Emirates Palace is not the place to run out of suntan lotion. It may be home to 300 fountains, 114 domes, 1,002 Swarovski crystal chandeliers and 6,000sq metres of gold leaf, but dealing with such an ordinary issue in such a luxurious environment may well induce an unwelcome reality check. It is far more appropriate to indulge in a seven-course Persian feast, sip a vintage cognac or take a stroll through the landscaped gardens than attempt to track down a bottle of factor 30.

48 Hours In: Dubai in association with Emirates

Published: 25 February 2006

With its duty-free shopping, year-round sun and spectacular beach hotels, this ancient port is ahead of the pack, says Frank Partridge

Fujairah: full of eastern promise

Published: 29 January 2006

You've heard of Dubai. Even Abu Dhabi. But what about Fujairah? It doesn't trip off the tongue of even a seasoned traveller. Yet this little Emirate could be the next big story from the region. Sankha Guha heads for the sun to test this desert state's brand of beachfront luxury

The complete guide to the Red Sea

Published: 28 January 2006

Exotic souks, clear waters, pristine coral reefs, and lots of winter sunshine. Harriet O'Brien finds the best resorts and tours for those in need of an Arabian adventure

Five Best: Moroccan riads

Published: 14 January 2006

Aoife O'Riordain scours the medinas for the most stylish places to stay

Travel Special: December -Dubai

Published: 07 January 2006

Though we had all been allocated seats for the 50-minute hop from Bahrain to Dubai, half the passengers formed an anxious queue. An hour before departure, they pressed together like toast in a toast-rack. The rest of us sprawled in the airport lounge, but we were the first to be allowed on the plane. We may all have been heading for the same place, but our destinations were very different. My wife and I had come for a spot of sun and sand in Dubai, like 650,000 other Britons each year. Our less privileged travelling companions, drawn from the Indian subcontinent, were there to put the place up.

48 Hours In: Jerusalem

Published: 24 December 2005

To find out what Christmas is really about there's nowhere better to go than the Israeli city's holy sites - and, of course, the neighbouring town of Bethlehem. Jeremy Head reports

Grand canyons at the Dana Nature Reserve

Published: 10 December 2005

Thanks to careful planning and education, Jordan is leading the Middle East in eco-tourism- and Dana Nature Reserve is at the vanguard. Just go easy on the trekking, warns Matthew Teller

48 Hours In: Dubai in association with Emirates

Published: 03 December 2005

48 Hours In: Dubai in association with Emirates

48 Hours in: Tehran in association with Emirates

Published: 24 September 2005

It might not be an obvious destination, but the Iranian capital is the heart of Persian civilisation and has plenty of treasures to discover

Dubai: 'A place on a human scale'

Published: 17 September 2005

Over the past 25 years Simon Calder has watched Dubai grow from a tiny port to a vibrant city - but some things never change

Dubai: Spending time at the souk

Published: 17 September 2005

The markets and malls of Dubai give discerning shoppers a taste of East and West, says Frank Partridge

Dubai: Reaching for the sky

Published: 17 September 2005

The city's grandiose building plans are bearing spectacular fruit, says Peter MacNeil

Dubai: Fairways in the desert

Published: 17 September 2005

Frank Partridge aims for the green on the weather-defying golf courses of Dubai

Dubai: Making tracks on a desert safari

Published: 17 September 2005

The June sun is low in the sky, but the sand of the Al Awir desert is still giving off intense heat as a small fleet of vehicles gathers in a shady dell about 20 miles east of Dubai city. The drivers make a final check of their Landcruisers, deflating tyres to about half-pressure to cope with the transition from hard tarmac to wind-blown sand.

Dubai: A thrill-seeker's paradise

Published: 17 September 2005

There's more to Dubai than marble malls and plush hotels. Matt Farquharson enjoys the best action and adventure that the emirate has to offer

Delhi: Trunk call

Published: 27 August 2005

Eyebrows shot up when Hamish Mykura said he was taking his young twins to Delhi, but thanks to an elephant, it was a holiday they'll never forget
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