Practical, no-nonsense advice on booking cheaper flights, packing smart and travelling well from the UAE.
Fireworks over a harbour, a beach countdown or snow at midnight? Here are New Year ideas from the UAE.
DestinationsThe early-December long weekend is perfect for a quick escape. Here are ideas within a few hours.
Saving MoneyDecember is peak, but not evenly. Here is where the value hides in the month.
DestinationsWhen you want guaranteed warmth over the winter months, here are the best sunny escapes from the UAE.
Saving MoneyDecember is the year's most expensive travel window. Here is when to book to soften the blow.
Saving MoneyDiwali is one of the busiest India travel windows of the year. Here is how to book smart.
DestinationsMelbourne is famous for four seasons in a day. Here is when to fly from the UAE.
Airlines & AirportsShort Gulf hops have plenty of choice. Here is how to pick an airline within the GCC.
Airlines & AirportsOne flies direct from Dubai, the other connects the world via Istanbul. Here is how they compare.
DestinationsWarm summer, autumn colour or snowy winter? Here is when to fly the UAE to Toronto.
DestinationsAutumn is Hong Kong's sweet spot. Here is how the seasons compare for UAE travellers.
Airlines & AirportsEmirates or Hong Kong's own Cathay Pacific? Here is how they compare on the route.
Saving MoneyDay of the week really can change the fare. Here is how to use timing to fly cheaper from the UAE.
DestinationsSpring and autumn are Shanghai's best. Here is how the seasons compare for UAE travellers.
DestinationsAustralian summer runs opposite to the UAE, so timing matters. Here is when to fly to Sydney.
Airlines & AirportsDubai to Sydney is ultra-long-haul. Here is how the airlines compare and how to make the journey easier.
Airlines & AirportsTwo of the world's most awarded airlines, compared for UAE travellers.
DestinationsSpring blossoms or autumn colour? Here is when to fly the UAE to Seoul.
Airlines & AirportsThe UAE-India corridor has more airlines than any other. Here is how to choose across full-service and low-cost.
Airlines & AirportsFrom flagship long-haul to a budget hop to Gatwick, here is how to choose an airline for Europe from the UAE.
Airlines & AirportsBangkok, Singapore, KL, Manila and Bali: here is how to choose an airline for Southeast Asia from the UAE.
Airlines & AirportsFor Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Umrah travel, here is how the UAE-Saudi airlines compare.
Airlines & AirportsTwo of the world's top airlines, compared on hub, network and experience for UAE travellers.
Airlines & AirportsAbu Dhabi's Etihad against Doha's Qatar Airways, compared for UAE travellers.
Airlines & AirportsLow-cost giant against full-service flag carrier: how IndiGo and Air India compare on the India corridor.
Airlines & AirportsTwo ways to fly Dubai to London direct: here is how Emirates and British Airways compare.
DestinationsMild spring, warm summer or crisp autumn? Here is when to fly the UAE to Baku.
DestinationsCherry blossoms, autumn leaves or winter clarity? Here is when to fly the UAE to Tokyo.
DestinationsSpring and autumn shine, summer sizzles: here is when to fly the UAE to Istanbul.
DestinationsDry-season sunshine or green monsoon value? Here is when to fly the UAE to Kerala.
Airlines & AirportsThe UAE's two flag carriers, compared on hub, network, terminals and experience, so you can pick the right one.
Airlines & AirportsThe UAE's two main budget airlines, compared on base, network and fees, so you know which to check first.
Airlines & AirportsThe two low-cost giants of the UAE-India corridor, compared on network, baggage and value.
DestinationsSummer mountains or winter ski slopes? Here is when to fly the UAE to Almaty.
DestinationsMild spring, warm summer or the autumn harvest? Here is when to fly the UAE to Armenia.
Airlines & AirportsFive airlines fly Dubai to Bangkok, from full-service to budget. Here is how they compare and how to choose the right one.
Airlines & AirportsFrom Emirates and British Airways to a budget option from Sharjah, here is how the Dubai to London airlines compare.
DestinationsCool season, hot season or the green low season? Here is when to fly Dubai to Bangkok, and what to expect.
DestinationsSpring greenery, summer escape, autumn wine or winter skiing? Here is when to fly the UAE to Georgia.
Airlines & AirportsTwo of the world's best airlines fly Dubai to Singapore. Here is how they compare.
Airlines & AirportsFrom Turkish Airlines to a budget hop, here is how the Dubai to Istanbul airlines compare.
Airlines & AirportsSix airlines fly Dubai to Bengaluru, from full-service to low-cost. Here is how they stack up on this busy India route.
Airlines & AirportsFrom Emirates to budget carrier Cebu Pacific, here is how the Dubai to Manila airlines compare on this popular route.
DestinationsSri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best time depends on which coast you want. Here is how to time it from the UAE.
Airlines & AirportsSix airlines fly Dubai to Kochi. Here is how they compare on this busy Kerala route.
Booking TipsThe habits, timing and tools that actually lower what you pay to fly out of the UAE, from someone who compares fares for a living.
Airlines & AirportsFour airports, four very different personalities. Here is how to pick the one that saves you the most on your route.
Airlines & AirportsThe low-cost carriers that keep UAE fares down, what they are good at, and how to avoid the fees that eat the savings.
Booking TipsA connecting flight can save real money, or cost you a missed connection and a ruined day. Here is how to judge the trade-off.
Saving MoneyThe internet is full of confident advice about VPN tricks and incognito hacks. Here is what actually holds up, and what does not.
Travel PrepRoaming bills are the easiest travel cost to avoid. Here is how the options compare, and why an eSIM usually wins.
Travel PrepCabin baggage rules trip up travellers constantly. Here is how they work, and how to avoid a surprise fee at the gate.
Travel PrepA UAE residence visa can open doors at the border, but the rules depend on your passport. Here is how to check properly before you book.
Saving MoneyMost overpaying happens through small, avoidable mistakes. Here are the ones that cost the most, and how to sidestep them.
Booking TipsFlight search engines are powerful, but only if you use them well. Here is how to search smarter and avoid the traps.