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Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) becomes part of the Accor portfolio

By Paul Johnson on May 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Queen Elizabeth 2 is to become a landmark property for the MGallery brand from Accor, and for Dubai overall.

New ultra-luxury yacht club set to compete with Monaco and the Caribbean

By Paul Johnson on May 23, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury development located along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast, has revealed its iconic design for the new Triple Bay Yacht Club, set to compete with Monaco and the Caribbean.

The best stands at this year's Arabian Travel Market in Dubai

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2022 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Events, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

I was honoured to be on the judging panel for the best stands at this year's Arabian Travel Market where the SAUDIA stand was crowned as winner of the Best Stand Design.

Tomorrowland to open magical desert destination Terra Solis in Dubai

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2022 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates

Tomorrowland, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, is set to open Terra Solis, a brand-new unique desert destination in Dubai.

SAUDIA launch brand new in-flight entertainment system

By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has officially revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which started today, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new IFE system will further transform SAUDIA’s onboard experience with over 5,000 hours of HD content, including, but not limited to, Western and Eastern films and

Is Etihad Airways leading the way in terms of sustainable aviation?

By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is undertaking a week of intensive research to reduce carbon emissions.

Uncover the beauty of Turkey by yacht

By Nicholas Dean on Apr 16, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Turkey is an exceptional destination for a yacht charter, filled with character and beauty.

Suite of the week: Sultan Suite, Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, Turkey

By Paul Johnson on Apr 11, 2022 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Suite of the Week, Turkey

One of the largest and most expensive suites in the world, the Sultan Suite is a one-of-a-kind accommodation where visitors can feel the soul of a historical palace that Ottoman sultans once called home.

Where to stay for every match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - the definitive guide

By Paul Johnson on Apr 02, 2022 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Travel Miscellany

This year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar will run from Monday, 21 November until Sunday, 18 December and, with the Final Draw now made, maybe you are thinking of attending some of the games...

Jawaher Tent returns to Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait for Ramadan

By Paul Johnson on Mar 28, 2022 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Hotels, Kuwait, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya will feature the popular Jawaher Tent offering seating for up to 600 guests as well as two Majlis areas housing six separate spaces, as well as three sections of elevated VIP seating. The hotel's Al Bidaa Ballroom which will be transformed into a beautiful Ramadan dining destination that embodies the holy month's most cherished traditions.

Meaningful luxury family holidays for the Summer of 2022

By Christopher Hill on Mar 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Family Travel, Hotels, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Turkey, Worldwide, Zambia

Amidst a global pandemic and regional war, life is difficult for many, and my heart goes out to those directly affected. It may seem strange to think about a holiday in this context, but sometimes, we need to get away from the stress and recharge to emerge stronger. A luxury family holiday that includes a

Win a trip for 2 to Dubai and a 5-night stay at Atlantis The Palm!

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2022 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates

Here’s your chance to win a trip for two people to Dubai where you’ll spend 5 nights in style in an Imperial Club King Room with Imperial Club benefits at Atlantis The Palm, courtesy of Channel 5’s The World’s Most Expensive Hotels. About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai Located at the center of the crescent of

Luxury travel news for the week ending 20th February 2022

By Paul Johnson on Feb 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Turkey

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. How Bezos stacks up against other tech titans in super-yacht size race After all the fuss over his suggestively shaped

Inflight gifts for Little VIP travellers flying with Etihad Airways

By Paul Johnson on Feb 18, 2022 in Air Travel, Family Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Last week I wrote about Emirates has opened a new lounge for younger flyers at Dubai International Airport. Now it’s the turn of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, which has this week launched a new experience for families flying with them. The airline has partnered with the award-winning theme park, Warner Bros.

'Hello Turkiye' #helloTürkiye

By Paul Johnson on Feb 14, 2022 in Middle East, Regions, Turkey

The Turkish name for Turkey – Türkiye – is how the Turkish government want you to refer to the country from now on. The “ü” is a little unusual for non-Turks and sounds something like a long “u” combined with an “e”, with the whole pronounciation of the word being something akin to “Tewr-kee-yeah”. This

Emirates opens new lounge for young flyers

By Paul Johnson on Feb 13, 2022 in Air Travel, Family Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Young travellers flying Emirates as unaccompanied minors can now relax and wait for their flight in a newly upgraded lounge dedicated for them at Dubai International Airport, located next to Emirates’ First Class Lounge in Concourse B. Emirates’ lounge for unaccompanied minors is open 24/7, and the newly upgraded facility offers fun video games, drinks

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