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Where to Eat Vegan in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh and Jeddah

Cold-pressed juice bars, Armenian-Lebanese plant plates, and a vegan bakery in Ar Rawdah: how Riyadh and Jeddah are building a real vegan dining map.

Oct 2, 2025/4 min read

A colorful vegan brunch spread with acai bowls, granola, and fresh juice on a light wooden table

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Bookings Are Back, Confidence Is Still Catching Up

Two months after Iran and Israel's war grounded Gulf flights, travel demand is rebuilding, though not evenly and not everywhere at once.

Aug 28, 2025/4 min read

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Where to Eat Plant-Based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

A Michelin-starred vegetarian tasting menu, a food court burger stand, and the cafes in between: plant-based dining across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Aug 14, 2025/4 min read

A softly lit plant-based restaurant interior with greenery and a plated tasting-menu dish on a wooden table

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Twelve Days That Closed the Gulf's Skies

Israel's strikes on Iran and the retaliation that followed grounded Gulf carriers and shut down entire national airspaces within hours.

Jun 26, 2025/4 min read

An airport departures board showing a wave of cancelled flights

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Saudi Arabia's Tourism Megaprojects: What Is Actually Open

Billions have been promised across the Red Sea coast and Diriyah. Here is what travelers can actually book right now versus what remains a rendering.

Mar 9, 2025/3 min read

An overwater luxury resort villa on a coral atoll in the Red Sea off the Saudi coast

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Japan's Tourism Boom: The Weak Yen and the Overtourism Backlash

A record 36.8 million visitors and a currency stuck near 34-year lows have made Japan a bargain. Not everyone in Japan is thrilled about it.

Jan 22, 2025/3 min read

Crowds of tourists walking through a narrow historic street in Kyoto lined with traditional wooden buildings

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Gulf Tourism Holds Its Nerve Through a Turbulent 2024

While war rattles the wider region, Dubai and Saudi Arabia are still posting visitor growth, and the numbers say the Gulf is winning the confidence contest.

Aug 14, 2024/4 min read

Dubai's waterfront skyline at dusk with tourists along the promenade

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Slow Travel and the Death of the Checklist Trip

The seven-cities-in-nine-days itinerary is losing its grip. More travelers are choosing one place, more time, and fewer photographs to prove it.

May 14, 2024/3 min read

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5 Museums that Showcase Saudi Arabia as the Ultimate Destination for Culture Enthusiasts

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s museums showcase its rich history, vibrant culture, and unique heritage, attracting tourists from around the world. In the first quarter of 2023, Saudi Arabia witnessed a remarkable resurgence in tourism, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by an impressive 64%. With 7.8 million visitors exploring the country’s treasures, it has firmly

May 18, 2023/3 min read

5 Museums that Showcase Saudi Arabia as the Ultimate Destination for Culture Enthusiasts