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Joakim Velinder on Hilton’s New Era at Oman’s Barr Al Jissah

As the former Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah enters a new era under Hilton, The Ethicalist asks how the resort is preserving its connection to Oman’s marine life, cultural heritage and local communities

by Anthea Ayache

Fine Lines, Fresh Skin and a Little Fire: Trying UltraClear at 48

Could one laser tackle dullness, fine lines and the creeping sense that my lower face was quietly heading south? I headed to Hortman Clinics in Dubai to discover whether UltraClear could deliver on its promises

by Anthea Ayache

Green Is the New Black: The Best Things to Do in Dubai This Halloween

From pumpkin decorating to frighteningly fun fitness classes, here’s where to celebrate Halloween in Dubai this October, with some added ways to make the festivities kinder to the planet

by Claire Wills

Home Heating Efficiency: Save Money and Carbon Without Sacrificing Comfort

If cold rooms, high bills, and a furnace working overtime sound familiar here are simple ways to cut waste

by Louisa Lane

On the Wild Side at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls

From a leopard loitering outside her villa to elephants arriving unannounced for dinner, Anthea Ayache discovers that wildlife encounters are never quite what you expect at Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls

by Anthea Ayache

15 of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 That Could Change the World for Better

From algae-based ink and mosquito-resistant clothing to school uniforms that grow with children and technology that turns seawater into drinking water, TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 are rethinking how we live

by Anthea Ayache

How to Support Your Teenager’s Mental Health Without Pushing Them Away

Parenting a teenager can feel like trying to decode a message with half the words missing. One day your teen […]

by andy hearson

Your Next Careem Grocery Shop Could Help Feed a Family in Gaza

Careem has partnered with the UN World Food Programme to launch Groceries for Gaza,

by Anthea Ayache

Magic Phil Brings Halloween Giggles to Times Square Center with Haunted Timesylvania

Enjoy a free, family-friendly Halloween weekend with Magic Phil’s stage shows, crafts and trick-or-treating from 30 October to 1 November

by Anthea Ayache

Starting a Sustainable Fashion Brand? Here’s How to Avoid the Overproduction Trap

From navigating minimum order quantities to choosing the right fabrics, here’s how early sustainable fashion brands can avoid costly mistakes

by James Wood