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Beach Holidays in Middle East

King and country ... the view to the Mediterranean from the hotel.

Resort

The despot concierge

Leesha McKenny visits the independent state of Akhzivland and its eccentric, yet welcoming, head of state.

Life aquatic

Stretching out on the world's most unusual beaches

From quirky to quaint, bizarre to beautiful, our writers stretch out on some of the world's most unusual beaches.

Our writers stretch out on some of the world's most unusual beaches, from quirky to quaint, bizarre to beautiful.

Man-made marvels

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For all the hype about the bold new frontiers being forged in the Arabian Gulf, the region remains very much an (extraordinary) work in progress.

UAE

Brave new world

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Islands being built in Dubai can be seen from the moon.

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Map of Middle East

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Travel News

Want a free upgrade? It helps if you're a single bloke

Flight attendant with male passenger

NATALIE PARIS 5:35pm | A poll of airline staff has suggested that single men in their thirties have the best chance of getting a free upgrade on a flight.

Japanese 80-year-old breaks Everest record

GOPAL SHARMA 23 May | An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had four heart surgeries reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday, becoming the oldest person to conquer the world's highest mountain.

Airline offers free air miles for doctors on board

OLIVER SMITH 23 May | Turkish Airlines has become the latest carrier to reward doctors with free air miles if they identify themselves when booking a flight.

Qantas aims to close fuel surcharge loophole

MATT O'SULLIVAN | Savvy frequent flyers are avoiding as much as $610 in fuel surcharges on Qantas international flights by exploiting a loophole in its alliance with Emirates.

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