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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

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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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  • As schools in the UAE turn to remote learning, experts advise building a simple routine with realistic expectations and a reward system. Photo: Thomas Park / Unsplash

    Home-schooling tips: Simple routine, realistic expectations and a reward system

  • Sharjah's museums play an integral role in community building, according to adviser Dr Manal Ataya. Antonie Robertson / The National

    Sharjah museums adviser on community and culture amid conflict

  • Carlos Queiroz took charge of Oman for 11 matches after signing a one-year deal in July 2025. Getty Images

    Carlos Queiroz leaves Oman on good terms but with bitter memories of Qatar

  • French President Emmanuel Macron, second from left, with Lebanon’s ambassador to France Rabih Chaer, centre, and curator Tania Zaven, far left, at Arab World Institute in Paris. AFP

    Bronze Age necropolis among 'treasures of Lebanon under bombs' brought to Paris

  • The first training session for Iraqi national team in Monterrey, Mexico, in preparation for the Intercontinental Playoff for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
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    World Cup play-offs: Iraq look to clinch spot as Italy aim to end 12-year exile

  • The souvenir pack contains two small Dubai-themed fridge magnets and a note. Photo: Dan Qayyum / X

    Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights

  • Jurgen Klopp, right, with Thomas Muller at the presentation for Magenta TV's World Cup coverage. Getty Images

    Klopp dismisses Real Madrid links as 'all nonsense'


Features
Flights arriving at and departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports continue to be impacted even as Donald Trump hints at a potential ceasefire. Getty Images

Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

Services have been affected since war began on February 28

Travel

UAE and Oman Eid Al-Fitr 2026 staycation deals

The journey from Aizawl in Mizoram to Churachandpur in Manipur involves a winding 10-hour road trip, one the writer had to take on four times in nearly as many days owing to flight suspensions. David Tusing / The National

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

What to do if your travel plans have been affected

Paul and Natalie Hunter on the UAE-Oman boarder after three-days of travel. Photo: Natalie Hunter

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

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'



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

Travel

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

Travel

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

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

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Palace hotels where you can holiday like the White Lotus cast

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Tracing the ghosts of empire in Uzbekistan

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Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 15 destinations

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A Hangeul lover’s guide to South Korea

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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

Lifestyle

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

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

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

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