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Flights to and from the UAE and the wider Gulf are taking longer due to restricted airspace amid the ongoing conflict. Reuters

Why flights from the UAE are taking longer – and costing more

Tighter air corridors, rerouted paths and rising fuel costs are stretching journeys from Gulf destinations amid US-Iran war

Adverse weather could affect flights, say Emirates airline and Dubai Airports

Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights

Quiet outdoor escapes in the UAE for a stress-free break

Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

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The Lagoon at Park Hyatt Dubai, which is offering half-board rooms from Dh750 over Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Hyatt

UAE and Oman Eid Al-Fitr 2026 staycation deals

From desert retreats to island escapes, hotels offering discounts for the upcoming holiday weekend

ColumnMy long journey home to Abu Dhabi after war closed the skies

School and Eid Al Fitr holidays face uncertainty as Iranian air strikes persist around the region. Getty Images

What to do if your travel plans have been affected

UAE residents who managed to return home: 'I would try every possible flight to get back'

Emirates is operating a limited flight schedule as airspace in parts of the Middle East gradually reopens. Reuters

More than 100 Emirates flights in and out of Dubai over next two days

UAE flight updates: Emirates operating at more than 50% flight capacity

The Carlton review: Understated luxury in the heart of Milan's fashion district

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

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

Hotels

The Lagoon at Park Hyatt Dubai, which is offering half-board rooms from Dh750 over Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Hyatt

UAE and Oman Eid Al-Fitr 2026 staycation deals

From desert retreats to island escapes, hotels offering discounts for the upcoming holiday weekend

The Carlton review: Understated luxury in the heart of Milan's fashion district

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

'More hotel rooms than New York': Dubai attracts 19.6 million tourists

Palace hotels where you can holiday like the White Lotus cast

Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach: Privacy is key at villa property

Ronaldo scores two goals with one investment at Nujuma in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea

Destinations

Margot Robbie in Wuthering Heights. Searches for 'West Yorkshire' have surged online following the release of the film. Alamy Stock Photo

Romance and ruins: A trip through Yorkshire’s Wuthering Heights locations

Latest film adaptation of the book has been extensively shot in the ancient county

Hands-on holidays: How 'skillcations' are changing the way we travel

Two days in Sejong City, South Korea’s purpose-built city of the future

Exploring Amman in 24 hours: What to eat, see and do

Tracing the ghosts of empire in Uzbekistan

Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 15 destinations

A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

Staycations

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

National Day holiday: Everything you need to know about driving to Oman

JA Beach Hotel review: How one of Dubai’s oldest resorts retains its charm

UAE National Day staycations: Hotel deals and offers for the long weekend

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