Travel newsTravel news: what's new for travellers this NovemberA new train between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Riyadh Season in full swing, a new Uganda Airlines link through Lagos and fresh resorts on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea. Here's what changed this season.31 October 2026 · 3 min read
Travel newsThe new UAE train: Abu Dhabi to Dubai in under an hourEtihad Rail's passenger service is now running between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Here's what it means for your UAE trip and how to fit it into your plans.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Saudi ArabiaRiyadh Season 2026: what to expect in Saudi Arabia's capitalRiyadh Season opened on 21 October with ten weeks of concerts, sport, food and family fun. Here's how to plan a visit and what has changed.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Dubai & UAEDubai Shopping Festival 2026–27: dates and how to plan your tripThe 32nd Dubai Shopping Festival is reported for 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027. Here's how to make the most of the sales, the shows and the city.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
EgyptThe Grand Egyptian Museum: what to know before you goEgypt's new museum beside the Giza pyramids holds Tutankhamun's treasures and more than 100,000 objects. Here's how to plan your visit.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
EgyptExplore Egypt: a first-timer's guide from Cairo to the Red SeaPyramids, temples, the Nile and some of the world's best diving. Here's how to plan your first trip to Egypt, where to go and how long to stay.31 October 2026 · 3 min read
Dubai & UAEExplore Dubai: a first-timer's guide to the city of superlativesThe world's tallest building, desert safaris, old souks and beaches. Here's how to plan your first trip to Dubai, where to stay and what not to miss.31 October 2026 · 3 min read
Saudi ArabiaExplore Saudi Arabia: a first-timer's guideAncient tombs, Red Sea reefs, cool mountains and a buzzing capital. Saudi Arabia has opened up to visitors, and here's how to plan your first trip.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
QatarExplore Qatar: a guide to Doha and beyondWorld-class museums, a lively old souq, a striking skyline and desert where the dunes meet the sea. Here's how to plan a trip to Qatar.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
Travel tipsVisas for the Middle East: what Nigerian travellers should knowPlanning Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Egypt? Here's a practical guide to applying for a visa with a Nigerian passport, and how to avoid paying for flights too early.31 October 2026 · 3 min read
EgyptLuxor and Aswan: Nile cruise or land tour?Egypt's greatest temples line the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Should you see them from a cruise boat or stay on land? Here's how to choose.31 October 2026 · 3 min read
Saudi ArabiaAlUla: a guide to Hegra and Saudi Arabia's desert wonderCarved Nabataean tombs, giant sandstone rocks and a mirrored concert hall in the desert. Here's how to plan a trip to AlUla.31 October 2026 · 2 min read
