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Arabic coffee ice cream and umami éclairs are just a few dishes travelers can find in Dubai.

Thought-provoking art and architecture shine a light on an emirate often overshadowed by its glitzier neighbors.

From croissants and pickled eggplant at breakfast to late-night kunafa, here are our favorite spots to dine out in the capital city.

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

Turn a connecting flight into a restorative retreat.

Now that the kingdom is welcoming international travelers, here’s everything you need to know before planning a trip to Saudi Arabia.

Skip the views of seemingly endless interstate for an inspiring expanse of blue.

After overcoming a slew of obstacles and red tape, brewers in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan have crafted a vibrant local beer scene.

From ancient adobe palaces to groundbreaking global cuisine, the Saudi capital is at the center of the country’s cultural renaissance.

Sparkling waters, otherworldly sand dunes, and palm-shaded oases await near Abu Dhabi’s most exciting hotels.

There’s plenty of Black history in the buildings and streets around you—if you know where to look.

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

Live out your Jedi fantasies, lightsaber and all.

For adventure travelers looking for the next new destination to push themselves past their comfort zones, Saudi offers a host of adrenaline-inducing activities in jaw-dropping, historical settings.

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.