Condé Nast Traveller (Middle East)

Established in 2013, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East stands out as the premier luxury travel lifestyle magazine in the GCC region, offering readers essential insights and candid opinions. With its award-winning photography and engaging articles, the magazine inspires readers with a wealth of information on travel, including destinations, accommodations, cuisine, and fashion, both within the Middle East and internationally. Recognized as the most reliable source for travel guidance in the area, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East hosts the annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This prestigious event, determined by reader votes, honors the finest travel and hospitality services and experiences across the globe. Additionally, the magazine launched the Luxury Travel Forum in 2014, creating a space for industry professionals to connect and share ideas, transforming travel discussions from print to real-life interactions. This is the essence of authentic travel.

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New fashion boutiques worth travelling for

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Selina Denman

When embarking on your summer travels, a touch of shopping is usually on the agenda. Whether you are planning to traverse Florence's Via degli Strozzi, or seeking something fabulous to wear to match Capri's sunshine-filled streets, these new luxury boutiques, packed with the latest designer ready-to-wear and accessories, are well-worth travelling for.
28 best restaurants in New York City, from beloved classics to fearless newcomers

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Devra Ferst |Emily Saladino

The best restaurants in New York City run all the gamuts: there's the fine dining and the free-wheeling; the extravagantly expensive and the markedly less so (although very little is downright cheap in this city). We have just about every type of cuisine, presented both traditionally and in multiplying fusions that take the dining experience every which way.
The 12 best things to do in Kuwait

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Holly Eells |Scott Campbell

Don’t let the map size fool you — Kuwait might be pocket-sized, but it punches well above its weight, with a 480-kilometre stretch of sunlit coastline, deep-rooted culture of hospitality and fast-evolving skyline. Long known for oil reserves and the Kuwaiti Dinar – the world’s most valuable currency – the country is now pivoting towards a more ambitious future.
Grand Egyptian Museum opening date delayed: what you need to know

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

The opening date for the Grand Egyptian Museum has been delayed until the final quarter of 2025. The long-awaited grand opening of the world’s largest archaeological museum was due to take place in July, but has been pushed back due to “current regional developments”, officials say, as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran. The news was announced by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday.
The best scuba diving in the world for rare species, shipwrecks and coral reefs

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Jessica Chapel

Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, scuba diving provides a unique opportunity to see and connect with nature in a way few other travel experiences can. There’s something transformative about slipping beneath the surface of the sea. You can glide through vibrant coral gardens, encounter elusive marine life or dive into historic shipwrecks. Surrounded by coral palaces and flickering schools of fish, time feels suspended – and with it, the weight of the everyday.
Where to go in mainland Greece: 11 island alternatives

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Nicola Chilton

With their turquoise waters, sandy beaches and inviting seaside tavernas, it’s hard to resist the siren call of the Greek islands in summer. But away from the islands, there’s so much to see on the mainland, from ancient heritage sites to mountaintop villages, thick fir forests and breathtaking beaches, some even better than those on the most popular islands. And you’ll find fewer crowds, too.
In Mauritius, culinary exchange lures some of Europe's top chefs to the Constance Culinary Festival

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

French pastry chef Christophe Renou leads the conga line, which circles the packed Penny Cellar, gradually collecting more and more jovial men in their chef whites as it goes. Around them, the crowd whoops and cheers, before the team of local Mauritian chefs emerges from the kitchen, this time banging drums and blowing whistles. It’s the final day of the Constance Festival Culinaire in Mauritius, and after a week of intense competitions, spirits are high.
13 best things to do in Crete, tried-and-tested

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Rachel Everett

Crete’s spellbinding shores are utterly alluring – it’s a seductive island escape, that’s why its floury beaches and cerulean seas remain a firm favourite for many travellers. Magical, historical island retreat, sorted. In 2025, there’s lots to get excited about on Greece’s largest dreamy island. The beauty of Crete’s size means there are always discoveries to be had.
The cheapest places to fly to from Abu Dhabi in July

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Hayley Skirka

As temperatures continue to soar across the Emirates, the allure of a summer escape is becoming stronger. And while July marks peak season for many destinations around the world, discerning travellers can still uncover bargain flights from Abu Dhabi to some fascinating destinations across the world. Whether you're craving untouched mountain landscapes or prefer the buzz of a vibrant cultural capital, these four destinations offer excellent travel experiences alongside great value flights.
These secret Thai islands are the Southeast-Asian paradises we've been searching for

3 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Chris Schalkx

I met a man on Koh Surin Tai, and he didn’t know his age. A dozen wispy hairs curled from his chin, his eyelids drooped under the weight of decades spent reading horizons. He was a Moken, or sea nomad. His Austronesian ancestors roamed the Andaman Sea for centuries, and stories of their liquid lives lingered in his mind like the salt on his skin. He remembered his early days: a childhood spent on a flotilla of kabang houseboats, living by the and changing tides.