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The best of the Middle East: everything our editors have loved this year

From the best new hotels and restaurants to the people who make this region what it is, here is our guide to the best of the Middle East in 2024
News & Advice

As flights resume to Beirut, families in Lebanon can finally reunite for Christmas

‘The difference between the bombs last month and the festive spirit this month is incredible’ says designer Samer Alameen as he returns from Milan
Food & Drink

The Best Places to Eat in 2025

Dig into pan-African tasting menus in Rwanda, and sea-to-table Japanese fusion in Lima
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The festive Dubai restaurants with the best Christmas decorations

From giant bows to enchanted cabins, these are the most Christmassy restaurants in Dubai
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How designer Christmas trees became the ultimate status symbol for hotels

From Tracy Emin at The Connaught to John Galliano at Claridge's, we take a look at the creative collaborations brightening up luxury hotel lobbies
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The best new hotels in the world: 2024 Hot List

The best openings of the past year span the globe, from Argentina to Zimbabwe to Nepal

Culture

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The one-of-a-kind Islamic Civilisation Museum in Sharjah will change how you see history

Explore the rich heritage and treasures of the past at the Islamic Civilisation Museum in Sharjah, where centuries of history and culture come to life
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The secret football stadium hidden amongst Venice's canals

Until now, Venezia F.C's match days were mainly enjoyed by locals, but a recent promotion to Italy's Serie A league is about to change that
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Making the most of a weekend in Galle

From fort rampart walks at sunset to meeting local artisans, here’s how to make the most of a stay in Sri Lanka's historic city

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Moon-focused wellness retreats

From night bathing to lunar yoga, some of the best resorts for harnessing the power of the silvery celestial body
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Tracing steps by the Bosphorus

Lale Arikoglu tracks down her heritage in Istanbul, a beguiling city being reshaped by a new generation
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10 unwritten rules to know before visiting Sydney

Even in laidback Sydney, there’s a proper way to act, drink, and dress. Here’s a handy-dandy guide
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Where to shop in Venice

The Venetian stores upholding the city's rich craft heritage, from Murano Glassware to Burano fine linens
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Travelling through Oman from plate to plate

To better understand her Zanzibari and Omani heritage, Dina Macki, savours the sultanate’s complex, colourful cuisine
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Ask a Local: photographer Abdulaziz Albalawi's guide to Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Born and raised in the ancient town, the artist travelled to Canada before the desert called him home
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Staying at new Madagascan resort Tsara Komba

Off the northwestern coast of Madagascar, Nicola Chilton convenes with nature
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Where was ‘Black Doves’ filmed? A look at the key filming locations used in the new Netflix hit

From fancy houses in South London to some of the capital's most iconic attractions
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The Ayurvedic cleanse that's moved out of India and into Europe

Authentic versions of the Ayurvedic panchakarma cleanse are spreading from their Indian roots and rolling out on European soil
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24 best things to do in Dubai this weekend: 27 - 29 December, 2024

Condé Nast Traveller Middle East's edit of the best things to do in Dubai this weekend includes a new beach club and cafe
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Where is hot in Europe in February? 7 dazzling spots that sizzle

These are the best places across the continent to soak up the sun in February, from historic islands to wild stretches of southern Spanish coastline
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Following China's ancient Tea Horse Road trading route

Tracing a tangle of millennium-old trading routes between southern China and Tibet
Food & Drink

Top chefs share the favourite spices that inspire their dishes

Chefs from across the globe talk about their hero ingredient – and how it enhances their cooking
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18 best Christmas markets in London for 2024

We round up the finest festive markets across the capital
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The modern-day voyages that trace the ancient Spice Route

From Sri Lanka to Venice, these itineraries trace stretches of the world's ancient spice routes
Food & Drink

How the Arab world influenced Sicily's famous desserts

The Italian island’s distinct desserts are laden with Arab influences
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An 8-day cycling adventure from Tokyo to Kyoto

Rather than rushing across japan by train, as most visitors do, explore the country’s remote corners on a cycling trip
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The world's most luxurious tented camps

These luxury tented camps break down barriers, both physical and metaphorical
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On Morocco's wild coastline, La Fiermontina Ocean hotel is building bridges

La Fiermontina Ocean is an immersion in Morocco’s wild landscapes, rich culture and nuanced history
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Why Kyrgyzstan should be on your winter bucket list

Untouched landscapes, snow-capped peaks, ancient dwellings, and nomadic traditions that defy the modern world — the appeal of Kyrgyzstan is only heightened as the mercury drops