Clare Dight

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Articles

Smart ideas for your next family holiday

1 month ago | cntravellerme.com | Clare Dight

Gone are the days when the hotel kids club was an isolated room dotted with a few toys and games. Now the focus is on on engaging, entertaining experiences that even grown-ups might wish they could partake in. We've uncovered some of the most exciting new kid's clubs on offer, from the jungles of Sri Lanka to the beaches of Marbella, as well as tours that will keep the entire family entertained, and dedicated accommodation options that will be comfortable for the whole gang.
Doha's Hamad International Airport has expanded - here's what you need to know

1 month ago | cntraveller.in | Clare Dight

Doha's Hamad International Airport (HIA) is perhaps best known for its leafy central concourse, the Orchard, which finds passengers wandering somewhat amazed in a park-like space planted with tall trees, as well as thousands of square metres of shops and boutiques, not to mention restaurants and cafes. And the good news for travellers who pass through regularly is that there's now even more of it.
Doha's Hamad International Airport has expanded - here's what you need to know

1 month ago | cntravellerme.com | Clare Dight

Doha's Hamad International Airport (HIA) is perhaps best known for its leafy central concourse, the Orchard, which finds passengers wandering somewhat amazed in a park-like space planted with tall trees, as well as thousands of square metres of shops and boutiques, not to mention restaurants and cafes. And the good news for travellers who pass through regularly is that there's now even more of it.
The best restaurants and cafes in Fujairah

1 month ago | cntravellerme.com | Clare Dight

The best restaurants in Fujairah might not be the kind of places to attract the attention of food guides and awards, but if you are looking for wholesome, fuss-free beachside dining, there are plenty of great spots.
The best restaurants and cafes in Fujairah

1 month ago | cntravellerme.com | Clare Dight

Fujairah is probably best known for its lengthy northern Al Aqah beach strip, a 40-minute drive along the coast from the emirate's capital; its beautiful mountain drives; and the curious geographical boundaries that patchwork the UAE's eastern edge, making it fun to guess whether you are in fact driving through Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah or, even, Oman.
A look inside Atlantis, The Palm's extraordinary Asateer Tent ahead of Ramadan 2025

1 month ago | cntravellerme.com | Clare Dight

With the Holy Month of Ramadan less than a week away, Atlantis, The Palm has unveiled its decorative Asateer Tent, expanded for 2025, promising an iftar fusion buffet with dedicated themed nights and laden with Arab, Khaleeji, Persian and Turkish culinary favourites.
Prada Mode opens in Abu Dhabi

2 months ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux |Clare Dight

An excited audience gathered in Abu Dhabi for the opening of Prada Mode, the latest iteration of the Milan-based fashion house's contemporary cultural series open to members only on 11 and 12 February, and to the wider public on 13 to 14 February.
Inside Dream of the Desert - Saudi Arabia's first luxury train service

2 months ago | cntraveller.com | Clare Dight |Sophie Prideaux

Luxury train travel is having a moment. Around the world, several new and revamped train services have captured the global appetite for slow travel. The Middle East is set to get its first luxury train service with the launch of Saudi Arabia's Dream of the Desert. Set to take passengers on a journey through Saudi Arabia's vast desert landscapes, the service is on track to make its inaugural journey by the end of 2026.
Inside Dream of the Desert – Saudi Arabia's first luxury train service | Flipboard

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Clare Dight |Sophie Prideaux

4 hours agoKate's about to become the ultimate celebrity influencer. Looks like King Charles is in the mood to be generous, because he's reportedly considering letting Kate Middleton bestow royal warrants—which (per the royal website) are "a mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly …
Luxury hotel signings and a flurry of cranes mark Diriyah's progress

Nov 25, 2024 | cntravellerme.com | Clare Dight

Checking in to Marriott's Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, a few minute's walk from Diriyah's buzzy restaurant district, Bujairi Terrace, and it's immediately clear that much has changed since I last visited the urban development on the outskirts of Riyadh 12 months ago.