Hotels
Mondrian Abu Dhabi will boast contemporary, design-led rooms and suites. Photo: Mondrian

Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

If you are thinking about next year’s travel plans, these are the hotel openings to check out in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Oman and more

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Wynn Al Marjan Island's extensive art collection includes a triceratops skull

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Twenty-six hotels opening around the world in 2026

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The 10 tallest hotels in the world, from Ciel Dubai Marina to Burj Al Arab

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New world’s tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, welcomes its first guests

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Atlantis The Royal expands to the Maldives with resort opening in 2029

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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is UAE newcomer in World's 50 Best Hotels list

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Destinations
Crowds of shoppers along the pedestrianised streets of Myeong-dong in the heart of Seoul. Getty Images

A Hangul lover’s guide to South Korea

How the alphabet shapes travel, culture and daily life – from Seoul’s palaces to King Sejong’s tomb

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The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

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Exploring Ningxia, the remote outer reaches of China

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Bohemian Brera: Exploring the appeal of Milan's artistic neighbourhood

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The art form that links ancient Syria with modern Seattle: 24 hours in the city

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The UAE's 27 best camping and glamping spots

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Eight stand-out restaurants at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts

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Staycations
An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

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

From visa rules and Orange Cards to border crossings, routes, costs and travel time, here's what to know before heading to the sultanate by car

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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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Hotel of the weekBig views and even bigger suites at Rixos The Palm Dubai

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