Life

Far from UAE’s bling boutique hotels lie a host of responsible desert resorts offering everything from wildlife safaris to dining under the stars all while caring for you and the planet

The Autumn Harvest exhibition at 81 Designs combines Moroccan ceramics with Palestinian raffia work

There’s nothing quite like hitting a UAE beach now the cooler months are upon us and luckily the country has lots of free sandy stretches to choose from

Cricket protein bars and mealworm snack packs grab headlines, but the real revolution in food made from insects is not in human consumption. While many diners remain stubbornly resilient to the charms of a bug biryani, the real action is happening in the agricultural and pet food sector

Gunpowder plotters set out to destroy parliament in 1605. On November 5th, we gather to celebrate this failed mission with fireworks. However, Bonfire Night alone has a disastrous effect on air quality. Here’s how to minimise your footprint but still enjoy the occasion

From fine dining to cool cafés and even vegan delivery services, we take a look at some of the best UAE plant-based restaurants dishing up delicious vegan fare

Now that winter is upon us, bring the outside into your urban space with the help of smart gardening. No green fingered skills required!

Water scarcity and the climate crisis are just a few of the topics on the cultural agenda at Jameel Arts Centre, Dubai

The world’s cloud forests, home to more unique mammals per square mile than anywhere else on earth – are as weird as they are wonderful. We span the globe to round up six we think all intrepid travellers need to know about.