Private Aviation

How the private aviation sector in the Middle East is responding to the Covid-19 crisis

Pre-pandemic estimates suggested that there are approximately 800 private jets registered in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region

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UAE residents and citizens cannot travel abroad for tourism

Residents who wish to visit their home countries and return to the UAE will be permitted to do so

UAE residents, citizens allowed to travel to select countries from June 23

The categories of people allowed to travel along with the approved destinations will be announced at a later date

Saudi Arabia among first destinations to adopt global safety stamp protocol

Eligible businesses such as hotels, restaurants, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, restaurants, outdoor shopping, transportation and airports, will be able to use the stamp once the health and hygiene protocols have been implemented

Airbnb readies $2bn buyback on surge in travel demand

Airbnb in talks to raise more debt amid global crisis

The additional funds would give Airbnb an extra financial cushion as prospects dim for an initial public offering this year

syracuse Italy

Travel: 36 hours in Syracuse

A historic Grecian city with well-honed Italian cultural traditions

Etihad plane finds new life as holiday rental

An old Etihad A319 has been converted into a holiday rental in the UK

New hotel set to open in Dubai – with 269 pools

FIVE Jumeirah Village continues the emirate’s trend of over-the-top experiences

Oxford

Travel: 36 hours in Oxford

Famed for its academic excellence, the university is rightfully one of Oxford’s major draws. But there’s more to the English city than its famous ‘dreaming spires’

Marseille

Travel: 36 hours in Marseille

A trip to this Mediterranean port offers more diversity than ever before

gulfstream g600

Gulfstream’s G600 business jet to begin deliveries soon

It has a range of 5,500 nautical miles at a speed of Mach 0.9

Kobe Japan

Travel: 36 hours in Kobe

The Japanese port city blends traditional and modern, local and international, with a diverse mix of attractions, dining, and activities

Hoi An

Travel: 36 hours in Hoi An

For a taste of Vietnam’s eclectic cultural influences, you can’t go wrong with the ancient port town of Hoi An

Countdown begins for Business Traveller Middle East Awards

The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 28

salvador

Travel: 36 hours in Salvador

Art, good food and colourful nightlife combine to give Brazilian city Salvador a unique and lively charm

bogota

Travel: 36 hours in Bogota

The energetic Colombian capital boasts an array of artistic offerings, as well as collectives, foodie havens, and communal outdoor activities

Jaipur

Travel review: 36 hours in Jaipur

Gems, palaces and a riot of sights and smells await visitors to the capital of India’s Rajasthan state

Dior Homme BMX Serie 2 – Gold Edition

Four luxury bicycles you really need right now

It’s the middle of winter which means it’s time to ditch the car and treat your daily commute as your workout routine

Travel review The Dolomites

Travel: 36 hours in the Dolomites

For a weekend of epic scenery, fresh mountain air and Michelin star dining, head to the stunning ranges of northeastern Italy

chicago

Travel: 36 hours in Chicago

Whether you’re interested in the city’s stunning architectural display, or the majesty of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a treasure trove of sights, sounds and sensational food

Revealed: Five obscure places you can travel to from Dubai airport

There are unique cities to discover from Dubai

A weekend getaway at Abu Dhabi’s Bab Al Qasr hotel

A welcome retreat in the heart of Abu Dhabi

seattle travel review

Travel review: 36 hours in Seattle

From museums
 to nature reserves and fresh seafood, Seattle’s growth is giving visitors ever-increasing reasons to visit Washington state’s largest city

Travel review: 36 hours in Bangkok

From upstart creative spaces and obscure bars to neighborhoods where a surprising urban tranquility reigns, Bangkok remains ripe for discovery

oaxaca mexico

Travel review: 36 hours in Oaxaca, Mexico

This multicultural hub in the highlands of southern Mexico is known for its mild climate, rich culinary and craft traditions and complex history

Auckland New Zealand

Travel review: 36 hours in Auckland

This New Zealand city is laid-back and outdoorsy, but its sophistication is shining through in a variety of different ways

Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives

Four international Eid getaways from the UAE

From Maldives and Oman to China and Indonesia, here’s where you can head to for the Eid break

banyan Tree Residences Dubai

Banyan Tree Residences coming soon to Dubai

Asian-headquartered hotel and spa star, Banyan Tree, has begun construction of its brand of residences in JLT

36 hours in Victoria, British Columbia

This urban jewel offers innovative restaurants, gorgeous parks and gardens, and museums that celebrate the area’s many cultures