Long Haul - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/travel/long-haul/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:43:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Air Arabia to launch new Sharjah to London route https://whatson.ae/2025/11/low-cost-airline-sharjah-london-route/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:43:39 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=374422 Air Arabia is getting ready to add a major new destination to its network with direct flights from Sharjah to London Gatwick Sharjah-based low-cost airline, Air Arabia, has confirmed that a new Sharjah to London service will start on March 29, 2026 and will run twice a day, giving travellers more flexibility when flying between […]

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]]> London’s most iconic places to eat, stay and play https://whatson.ae/2025/11/londons-most-iconic-places-to-eat-stay-and-play/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 05:50:06 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=372475 Your essential London bucket list, when only the best will do Stay here: Corinthia London A grand dame in the beating heart of London, few addresses are surrounded by as many iconic landmarks as Corinthia London. With the South Bank, London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and even Buckingham Palace within walking distance, you’re perfectly […]

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]]> What’s On travels to: Copenhagen, Denmark https://whatson.ae/2025/09/whats-on-travels-dubai-to-copenhagen-denmark/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:48:00 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=365442 Discovering a Hygge way of life in Copenhagen, Denmark From the bustling way of life here in Dubai, I found myself on a flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. Leaving behind my to-do lists and calendar meetings to slow down and enjoy life in the slow lane. I’m often one to plan every hour when travelling solo, […]

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]]> Hong Kong highlights: a first-timer’s travel guide https://whatson.ae/2025/07/hong-kong-highlights-a-first-timers-travel-guide/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:30:12 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=355324 Blending fast-paced city life with storied heritage, Hong Kong is where East meets West. Here, we’ve planned the perfect break for experiencing the best of both worlds… Where to stay: Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong What’s it like? The first-ever Shangri-La property in Hong Kong, this property first opened its doors in June 1981. Located inthe […]

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]]> One travel expert on how to plan the perfect trip to Japan https://whatson.ae/2025/07/one-travel-expert-on-how-to-plan-the-perfect-trip-to-japan/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 11:00:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=355315 Because there’s so much more to see than just Tokyo… Japan is a country of contrasts. From ancient temples steeped in centuries of legends, to modern vending machines dropping everything from hot corn soup to the delights of yakitori in a can, this country of calm chaos is one of the safest and easiest countries […]

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]]> Where to eat, stay and explore in Rome, Italy https://whatson.ae/2025/07/rome-travel-guide-2025/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:30:33 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=355294 From the essential sights to the best hotels and restaurants in the Eternal City The Italian capital has long been a treasured draw on Europe’s tourism map for its cultural highlights, incredible culinary scene and storied architecture that commands attention at every turn. But a new swathe of luxury restaurants and hotels are creating new […]

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]]> What’s new and trending in Ibiza this season https://whatson.ae/2025/07/whats-new-and-trending-in-ibiza-2025/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:30:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=355286 The hotels, beach clubs and party spots to know about on the White Isle for 2025 The re-FIVE-d stay: Destino An Ibiza icon is reawakened with a touch of Dubai magic as two iconic hospitality brands come together for the reimagined Destino Five Ibiza. The story After creating its own league of high-octane hedonism, gourmet […]

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]]> 6 sensational new hotel openings to plan trips around this summer https://whatson.ae/2025/06/6-sensational-new-hotel-openings-to-plan-trips-around-this-summer/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:00:02 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=355200 Destination: inspiration… Summer is just getting started, but if you’re still unsure of where to go, make plans around some of the world’s most exciting new hotel openings for summer 2025. From sun-drenched spots on the Aegean to a hotly anticipated safari lodge, these 6 hotels are the rooms to book this season. OKU Andalusia, […]

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]]> 8 events to travel the world for this summer https://whatson.ae/2025/06/8-events-to-travel-the-world-for-this-summer/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:35 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=355195 From music festivals to super sporting events… June 26 to 29: Glastonbury Festival, England   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Glastonbury Festival (@glastofest) Britain’s most celebrated music festival transforms a sleepy corner of Somerset into the ultimate destination for the biggest performers on the planet. This year’s line-up will see […]

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]]> London calling: What’s new in the British capital this summer https://whatson.ae/2025/05/london-calling-whats-new-in-the-british-capital-this-summer/ Fri, 16 May 2025 03:34:31 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=349734 These are the tables, seats and tickets to book this summer… Hot new restaurants CE LA VI   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CÉ LA VI London (@celavi.london) Soon to be the highest rooftop restaurant in West London, from Singapore via Dubai comes CE LA VI. A renowned modern Asian […]

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]]> A complete guide to all the destinations on the Emirates A350 network https://whatson.ae/2025/04/a-complete-guide-to-all-the-destinations-on-the-emirates-a350-network/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:31:28 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=346581 If you’re looking to do some summer jet-setting on the Emirates A350 Summer is nearly here, and the whispers of travel plans have already started creeping up in general conversation. The great thing about living in Dubai is that we’re at the centre of all the travel action. The city connected to almost every part […]

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]]> We stayed at a White Lotus hotel in Phuket, this is why you should go https://whatson.ae/2025/04/white-lotus-phuket-travel-guide/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:00:45 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=316665 And it costs less than you might think… Twenty years have passed since I last set foot in Thailand. For scale, that’s equivalent to five US Presidential cycles, two GTA games or one full Greta Thunberg. A lot has changed in those intervening decades, not least me. And so this time, I’m travelling with a […]

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