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The Journal · Monthly Edition

October 2026

Every Journal story from October 2026: 24 pieces on the region's new hotels and resorts, airlines and routes, the great projects and Luxury Real Estate, from the Gulf to the Mediterranean.

Published

October 26, 2026

Ten stories

The latticed dome of the Louvre Abu Dhabi above turquoise water on Saadiyat Island

10/26/2026 · Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi Luxury Real Estate: Homes Above $2.7 Million Double in the Third QuarterAbu Dhabi Luxury Real Estate had a standout third quarter: homes above Dh10 million changed hands 582 times, more than double a year earlier, per Savills.Read the story ›

A cliff-top building above the green Asir mountains near Abha

10/26/2026 · Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Tourism: 19 Hotel Projects and 3,000 New Rooms ApprovedSaudi Arabia tourism gains 19 approved hotel projects worth SAR 6.7 billion, with 3,000-plus rooms in Jeddah, Asir, Al-Baha, Al-Ahsa and the Eastern Province.Read the story ›

Dhows beside the Museum of Islamic Art with the Doha skyline

10/26/2026 · DohaQatar Airways Qsuite Comes to Western Sydney: Doha's Seventh Australian GatewayQatar Airways Qsuite will fly Doha to Western Sydney International from December 15, 2027, making the new airport its seventh gateway in Australia.Read the story ›

Abu Dhabi and its waterfront at sunset, seen from above

10/26/2026 · Abu DhabiEtihad Flies Calgary to Abu Dhabi Nonstop: A New Gateway for an Abu Dhabi StopoverEtihad's first nonstop from Calgary landed on October 25: four flights a week on a 787-9, and a new route to an Abu Dhabi stopover from Western Canada.Read the story ›

The crescent Katara Towers on the Lusail waterfront, Qatar

10/26/2026 · DohaThings to Do in Doha: Fahad Bin Ali Palace Opens Its Doors with Two Heritage ExhibitionsNew among things to do in Doha: Fahad Bin Ali Palace in Msheireb opens with exhibitions of historic Qatari doors and pre-Islamic archaeology through May 2027.Read the story ›

An airliner wing over the clouds at sunset

10/26/2026 · DubaiEmirates Business Class on the A350: Kolkata This Week, Mauritius From November 1Emirates business class on the new A350 reached Kolkata on October 25 and flies daily to Mauritius from November 1: what is on board and how to book it.Read the story ›

Yachts in Dubai Marina beneath the towers

10/26/2026 · DubaiA Stopover in Dubai That Pays You Back: One Skywards Mile for Every MinuteA stopover in Dubai now earns a Skywards Mile for every minute you stay, up to 7,200 miles. Book by November 5 and travel by December 13, 2026.Read the story ›

Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, seen from the air

10/26/2026 · Abu DhabiYas Island by Train: Miral and Etihad Rail Plan a Free Theme Park ShuttleYas Island and Etihad Rail are joining up: Miral will run a free shuttle from the theme parks to Abu Dhabi's passenger rail station at Mohamed bin Zayed City.Read the story ›

The three pyramids of Giza beside Cairo, seen from the air

10/26/2026 · CairoForty Years of Emirates in Egypt, Celebrated at the Grand Egyptian MuseumAt the Grand Egyptian Museum, Emirates marked 40 years in Egypt: 13.2 million passengers since 1986 and five daily Dubai to Cairo flights on the A380 and 777.Read the story ›

The Koutoubia minaret in Marrakech with the snowy Atlas Mountains

10/26/2026 · MoroccoMorocco Luxury Vacations: Hotel Brands Expand as the Kingdom Builds Toward 2030Morocco luxury vacations gain momentum: Radisson plans to grow from 11 to 30 hotels by 2030, as arrivals reach 15.7 million in nine months of 2026.Read the story ›

Published

October 17, 2026

Fourteen stories, including four essays

The Abu Dhabi skyline lit up at night, reflected in the water

10/17/2026 · Abu DhabiEvents in Abu Dhabi: A Winter of Art, Racing and HeritageEvents in Abu Dhabi this winter: the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Yas Island, the Guggenheim opening on Saadiyat, art fairs and heritage festivals.Read the story ›

Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai at night above Sheikh Zayed Road

10/17/2026 · Dubai and Abu DhabiDubai Property Market and Abu Dhabi: Gulf Luxury Real Estate in NumbersThe Dubai property market posted AED 92.9 billion in Q3 sales, while Abu Dhabi Luxury Real Estate investment has already passed 2025's full-year total.Read the story ›

Fine dining in Dubai: seared tuna and caviar served at the table

10/17/2026 · DubaiMichelin Star Restaurants in Dubai: What the 2026 Guide Means for Your TableMichelin star restaurants Dubai 2026: two three-star tables, a new two-star and two new stars, plus how to plan fine dining in Dubai this winter.Read the story ›

Flower-lined walkways and pavilions at Global Village, Dubai

10/17/2026 · DubaiGlobal Village Season 31 Opens: New Things to Do in Dubai This WinterGlobal Village is back for Dubai in winter: new shows, rides and food from 90+ cultures. Our pick of things to do in Dubai for a family vacation.Read the story ›

The Dubai Mall waterfront and Emaar towers reflected in the lake at blue hour

10/17/2026 · DubaiDubai Mall Plaza and Hotel: What We Know About Emaar's Latest TeaserEmaar teases a Dubai Mall Plaza and Hotel. What we know so far, plus luxury shopping in Dubai, the best Downtown hotels and Dubai Luxury Real Estate investment.Read the story ›

The Mutrah Corniche below the Hajar Mountains at golden hour, Muscat

10/17/2026 · MuscatOman Luxury Real Estate Investment: RO 122 Million for Madinat Al Irfan and YitiOman Luxury Real Estate investment gains RO 122 million for Madinat Al Irfan and Yiti: what the new Muscat homes, branded residences and resort mean for buyers.Read the story ›

The West Bay skyline of Doha lit up at night, reflected in the bay

10/17/2026 · DohaDoha Luxury Hotels: Hospitality Qatar 2026 and the Kimpton DebutDoha luxury hotels this winter: Hospitality Qatar 2026, the Kimpton debut due by year end, and the best hotels and things to do in Doha for a stopover.Read the story ›

The Four Seasons Hotel on the Nile at dusk, Cairo

10/17/2026 · EgyptEgypt Luxury Vacations: 185 Hotel Projects and 46,000 New RoomsEgypt has 185 hotel projects and nearly 46,000 rooms in development. What the boom means for Egypt luxury vacations, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Nile.Read the story ›

Bab Oudaia, the carved gate of the Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat

10/17/2026 · RabatAnantara Retreat Rabat: A New Reason to Add the Capital to Morocco Luxury VacationsAnantara Retreat Rabat brings Minor Hotels to Morocco: what's planned, why Rabat belongs on Morocco luxury vacations and where to stay to visit Morocco now.Read the story ›

Sunset over the Atlantic from the beach at Casablanca

10/17/2026 · CasablancaCasablanca's Grand Hotels Gain a $250 Million BoostCasablanca's grand hotels gain a $250 million financing package. What it means if you visit Morocco, where to stay and why the city is rising.Read the story ›

Dubai Marina lit up at night, yachts and dhows on the water below the towers

10/17/2026 · A First Trip to Dubai: Our Luxury Week in the GulfA first trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, told as a luxury week in the Gulf: where we stayed, what surprised us, and what to book well ahead.Read the story ›

Lanterns glowing across a desert dinner among the sandstone rocks of AlUla at dusk

10/17/2026 · AlUla in Winter: Desert Nights and Luxury ResortsAlUla in the cool season: Hegra at dawn, Maraya, dinners among the canyons and the luxury resorts that make AlUla the desert escape of the decade.Read the story ›

The Pyramids of Giza framed by the glass walls of the Grand Egyptian Museum

10/17/2026 · The Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in a Long WeekendA Pyramids of Giza tour and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one long weekend: how we planned it, what to see first, and the best hotels in Cairo.Read the story ›

Fujairah Fort under a clear blue sky, the UAE flag flying above

10/17/2026 · Fujairah: The UAE's Other CoastFujairah resorts and the UAE's east coast: mountains meeting the Gulf of Oman, Al Bidyah Mosque, diving at Snoopy Island and the great Port of Fujairah.Read the story ›