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Everything we know about the princess held hostage in Dubai

Everything we know about the princess held hostage in Dubai
Princess Latifa tried to flee emirate in 2018 but now ‘fears for her life’ after being captured
17 Feb 2021
Israel and the UAE: a fresh start?

Israel and the UAE: a fresh start?
White House hails ‘historic’ diplomatic deal but Palestinian allies are left enraged over annexation ‘betrayal’
14 Aug 2020
Dubai Airport deploys sniffer dogs to detect coronavirus

Dubai Airport deploys sniffer dogs to detect coronavirus
Passengers arriving in UAE are first in world to undergo ‘Covid K9’ checks
5 Aug 2020
Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed shamed by UK court

Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed shamed by UK court
A civil judgement has found UAE’s prime minister, a prominent member of British society, has abusively controlled the women around him
6 Mar 2020
Who is Princess Haya?

Who is Princess Haya?
The wife of ruler of Dubai is seeking marriage protection order
31 Jul 2019
Emerald Palace hotel Dubai review: Versailles on the beach 

Emerald Palace hotel Dubai review: Versailles on the beach
Experience luxury fit for a king in this oasis of splendour inspired by European palaces
7 Jun 2019
Dubai Brit facing jail for insulting ex’s wife

Dubai Brit facing jail for insulting ex’s wife
Londoner Laleh Shahravesh arrested for calling former husband’s new partner a ‘horse’
8 Apr 2019

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Brit arrested in UAE ‘for wearing Qatar football shirt’

Brit arrested in UAE ‘for wearing Qatar football shirt’
Abu Dhabi authorities claim Ali Issa Ahmad, 26, was held for ‘wasting police time’
6 Feb 2019
Matthew Hedges pardoned: how the UAE ‘spying’ case unfolded

Matthew Hedges pardoned: how the UAE ‘spying’ case unfolded
Durham University PhD student was detained during research trip for thesis
26 Nov 2018
Five things tourists can’t do in Dubai

Five things tourists can’t do in Dubai
Foreigners travelling to the United Arab Emirates told to obey a range of local laws and customs
13 Nov 2018
Jumeirah Beach Hotel: a room with Dubai’s best view

Jumeirah Beach Hotel: a room with Dubai’s best view
Relax in the waves by day and mingle with the stars at night
23 Oct 2018
£20,000 hotel package is the ultimate goal for the World Cup

£20,000 hotel package is the ultimate goal for the World Cup
Watch the final in style and stay in a suite featuring a pitch, big screen and a butler dressed as a referee
29 Jun 2018
Tiger Woods: Police release 'shocking' dashcam footage 

Tiger Woods: Police release 'shocking' dashcam footage
Golfer seen stumbling and slurring his words as he fails roadside sobriety tests
1 Jun 2017
The 15 most luxurious places to travel this Easter

The 15 most luxurious places to travel this Easter
Make your break even more special by visiting some of the world's most indulgent holiday hotspots
31 Mar 2017
Art Dubai: The world on display

Art Dubai: The world on display
A diverse programme of exhibitions and events showcases top artistic talent from the Middle East and beyond
24 Feb 2017
Why British woman who reported rape in Dubai could face jail

Why British woman who reported rape in Dubai could face jail
Alleged victim was arrested and had passport confiscated in UAE where extramarital sex is illegal
18 Nov 2016
British man faces jail in Dubai over charity Facebook post

British man faces jail in Dubai over charity Facebook post
Scott Richards was trying to raise money to buy blankets and clothes for refugees in Afghanistan
19 Aug 2016
The world's most expensive hotels

The world's most expensive hotels
From penthouses to palaces, these are the hotels reserved for the super-rich
14 Jul 2016
Architect Antonio Citterio on designing the Bulgari Dubai

Architect Antonio Citterio on designing the Bulgari Dubai
Architect and designer Antonio Citterio describes the challenges of bringing to life a five-star resort on an island that’s just as new
28 Jun 2016
Teenager vaulted over fence and hid on plane to Dubai

Teenager vaulted over fence and hid on plane to Dubai
Chinese youngster believed he could earn thousands as a beggar in the wealthy city
1 Jun 2016
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 29 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 29 Apr 2013
29 Apr 2013