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Sydney is a model metropolis

The Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay, as seen from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photos by Blaine Harrington III / Corbis

My kind of place: Now is the ideal time of year to visit Australia. David Whitley gives his guide to the country's most iconic city. Read Article Sydney is a model metropolis

Hotel insider: The Beautique Hotels Figueira, Lisbon

A superior room of The Beautique Hotels Figueira in Portugal. The Beautique Hotels Figueira

Fly direct to Lisbon with Emirates and enjoy this hip hotel in a historic building. Read Article Hotel insider: The Beautique Hotels Figueira, Lisbon

Languedoc-Roussillon: the French region that quietly rocks

Carcassonne has become one of the most popular tourist draws in France, and is a Unesco World Heritage site. Luigi Vaccarella / Grand Tour / Corbis

Author Justin Cartwright takes a relaxing and absorbing holiday in south-west France. Read Article Languedoc-Roussillon: the French region that quietly rocks

Travel news: Chicago landmark converted by hotel group, yoga in Galle

Strike a pose by the sea in Sri Lanka. iStockphoto.com

This summer, check into a Mies van der Rohe-designed tower in Chicago or take a yoga break in Sri Lanka. Read Article Travel news: Chicago landmark converted by hotel group, yoga in Galle

Hotel insider: The Wellesley, London

Ex-tube entrance an elegant gateway to London on an elegant Knightsbridge terrace, with view across Hyde Park. Read Article Hotel insider: The Wellesley, London

Washington DC offers plenty of monumental fun

My kind of place: The key to enjoying the US capital is knowing how to mix historical business with pleasure, writes David Whitley . Read Article Washington DC offers plenty of monumental fun

Travel news: From Abu Dhabi staycations to a culinary tour of China

Jumeirah at Etihad Towers has offers for GCC residents, Dusit opens in the capital and Travel Indochina has launched a 13-day China Culinary Discovery tour. Read Article Travel news: From Abu Dhabi staycations to a culinary tour of China

Hotel Insider: The Conrad New York

An affordable hotel, which is part of the Hilton group, with a fine view of Manhattan. Read Article Hotel Insider: The Conrad New York

The Maldives is a paradise for surfers

Lifelong wave-rider Alf Alderson hires a yacht for a sea safari around the Maldives’ many atolls and finds surfing that rivals the best in the world, not to mention his perfect wave. Read Article The Maldives is a paradise for surfers

Hotel Insider: Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate

Clare Dight checks into one of Abu Dhabi's newest budget hotels and is pleasantly surprised. Read Article Hotel Insider: Novotel Abu Dhabi Gate

Chengdu is a rare quiet breath in China

My Kind of Place: Stuart Turton gives a guide to China's Chengdu, now served by a direct flight with Etihad. Read Article Chengdu is a rare quiet breath in China

Top 10 beach holidays in Turkey

Turkey specialist Robin Gauldie rounds up the country's 10 best summer beach holidays. Read Article Top 10 beach holidays in Turkey

The Practical Traveller: the end of the road in Norway

Chris Guillebeau's five-year journey to every country in the world finishes, drama-free, in Scandinavia. Read Article The Practical Traveller: the end of the road in Norway

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A hunger for home: best places pick up world foods in Abu Dhabi

Selected Vegetables and Fruits, in Abu Dhabi, where a number of people from Sri Lanka and India shop. Delores Johnson / The National

With map Got a hankering for a plate of tequenos? Holding a braai and need some South African sosatie? Here is a look at how various cultures in the UAE have imported their cuisines and where to buy the ingredients. A hunger for home: best places pick up world foods in Abu Dhabi

Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

The cheese room at Jones the Grocer's Muroor outlet in Au Dhabi. Lauren Lancaster / The National

This week, Michelson will be visiting the UAE to host tasting sessions in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where she'll be giving gourmets the chance to try unusual varieties of cheese from across the world. Cheese expert Patricia Michelson recommends a journey through tastes

Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

Tara Stiles's 23-piece line of yoga apparel for Reebok features the slogan 'Who made the rules?'. Courtesy Reebok

American yoga rebel Tara Stiles has paired up with Reebok for a sporting wear line. Yoga instructor Tara Stiles launches Reebok apparel line

In pictures: What could be the next car for Dubai police?

Motoring editor Kevin Hackett takes a look at the possible cars that could be next on Dubai police shopping list. In pictures: What could be the next car for Dubai police?

Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini. Photo courtesy Lamborghini

The Italian marque is unbelievably, half a century old. To celebrate, the world's largest ever gathering of those outrageous sports cars assembled in its hometown. Lamborghini is still crazy after all these years

Dubai designer Marina Qureshi behind Florence Welch's stunning dress

A sketch by the designer Marina Qureshi of the dress that Florence Welch wore at the Florence and the Machine concert at Sandance in Dubai. Courtesy Marina Qureshi

Florence Welch did more than put on a great show at Sandance - she wore a dress by one of the region's newest design talents. Dubai designer Marina Qureshi behind Florence Welch's stunning dress