Articles

Gentle Giants: Why the Maldives’ Manta Rays Need Protection

The Maldives is home to the world’s largest known population of reef manta rays, but fishing, boat strikes, and climate change are threatening these slow-breeding marine giants

by Anthea Ayache

Dionne Mutsonziwa on Conservation, Community and Conscious Hospitality in Victoria Falls

From protecting black rhinos and growing much of the hotel’s food to creating opportunities for an entirely Zimbabwean team, Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel is proving that hospitality can sustain the landscape and communities around it

by Anthea Ayache

Indian Golf Premier League Tees Off in Ras Al Khaimah

The IGPL brings its first franchise event of the season to Al Hamra Golf Club, welcoming leading players to Ras Al Khaimah for a landmark tournament.

by Staff Writer

One in Nine Migratory Bird Species Faces Extinction

A landmark global report reveals the mounting threats facing the world’s migrating birds

by Nick Ames

Climate Change Caused Deadly 2026 Nepal Floods Say Scientists

The climate crisis is the most likely cause of the glacier that collapsed and caused catastrophic floods with hundreds of […]

by Nick Ames

World Wellness Weekend: Simple Ways to Reset in Dubai

From spa visits to cleaner haircare, discover simple ways to reset this World Wellness Weekend

by Claire Wills

Alila Jabal Akhdar: Cliffhangers, Rosewater and Regenerative Luxury

Clinging to a cliff face one minute, and distilling rosewater the next, Alila Jabal Akhdar in Oman redefines eco-luxury at 2,000 metres above sea level

by Anthea Ayache

Do Dubai Differently: 7 Sustainable Things to Do This September

Shop more mindfully, support homegrown businesses, discover regional art and reconnect with the outdoors with our pick of more conscious ways to spend your time in and around Dubai this month.

by Anthea Ayache

Humidity vs Curls: 5 Clean Curly Hair Heroes to Beat Dubai Frizz

From nourishing oils to frizz-fighting gels, these five cleaner hair heroes help keep curls hydrated, defined and gloriously bouncy when the weather has other ideas

by Claire Wills

French Wine Harvest Faces 30-Year Low After Record Summer Heat

France’s hottest summer on record has scorched vineyards, brought harvests forward, and left Champagne production set to halve as winemakers reckon with an increasingly unstable climate

by Nick Ames