Scene Traveller

16/07/2025

Etihad Airways just announced 7 more destinations, bringing its total new routes for 2025 to 27!

The new routes will connect Abu Dhabi to Almaty (Kazakhstan), Baku (Azerbaijan), Bucharest (Romania), Medina (Saudi Arabia), Tbilisi (Georgia), Tashkent (Uzbekistan), and Yerevan (Armenia).

15/07/2025

Imagine walking down the aisle at 28,000 feet...

Aviation influencer Sam Chui and flight professional Fiona Pang just got married in the sky — aboard a Boeing 747 flying over the UAE ✈️💍

In a rare airborne celebration, a Boeing 747 was transformed into a wedding venue as guests explored the aircraft mid-flight over the Gulf of Oman, complete with dancing, speeches, and surprises.

15/07/2025

flyadeal’s summer lineup now includes Baku, Tbilisi, Trabzon, Sharm El Sheikh, Sarajevo—and for the first time, Salalah. Four Gulf hubs. 13 seasonal routes. Perfect for a sun-and-culture escape.

Expanding from three Saudi hubs, flyadeal now connects summer travellers to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Bosnia, Egypt, Turkey, and Oman—covering 13 routes across 10 weeks.

15/07/2025

These six destinations just got more affordable—flydubai’s 2025 summer deals are live, with limited-time fares starting at AED 1,135.

From Batumi to the Maldives, flydubai Holidays is offering curated summer 2025 packages starting at AED 1,899 per person, complete with flights, hotels, and optional extras.

14/07/2025

Citing instability and supply issues, Wizz Air will suspend Abu Dhabi operations this September, refocusing efforts on Central Europe, Austria, Italy, and the UK.

14/07/2025

Once the grandest hotel in Cairo, the Heliopolis Palace welcomed royalty and globe-trotters in its Moorish halls. This vintage luggage label—likely from the 1950s—captures its golden age, when Cairo was a glamorous stopover on the jet-set trail.

13/07/2025

A new five-star stay just landed on the Turkish Riviera—think hammams, sea views, and splash zones for the kids.

Gondola rides, hammams, and sea views—the Turkish Riviera’s newest family-friendly retreat is right on the Mediterranean.

12/07/2025

You’ve heard of five-star beds. But what about five-star… shatafas? 🧻💦

From Geneva to Singapore, these 8 luxury hotels bring the glam and the clean—with heated seats, remote-control washlets, and bidets so fancy they deserve a passport.

From Las Vegas to Helsinki—these eight hotels don’t just serve five-star glam, they also take bathroom goals very seriously.

11/07/2025

Within the tranquil confines of Rehab, a boutique sanctuary named Our Earth Space is quietly redefining what it means to retreat. Founded by Amira Ihab—a wildlife photographer turned yogi, mother, and wellness entrepreneur—this space is more than a studio; it's a portal to presence.

What happens when a wildlife photographer swaps the savannah for the yoga mat? Amira Ihab’s Our Earth Space is Cairo’s new go-to for mindful movement, and nature-focused retreats.

10/07/2025

✈️💸 Crypto travel is coming to Dubai.

Emirates and Dubai Duty Free have signed new agreements with Crypto.com to explore accepting digital currency payments. Soon, you might be able to book flights and shop duty-free using crypto.

Whether you're a digital nomad or a tech-forward traveller, your next journey through Dubai might just be powered entirely by cryptocurrency.

10/07/2025

At the crossroads of legend, lava, and loss, Yemen’s highest mountain stands as a quiet testament to what endures.

Jabal An-Nabī Shuʿayb is the peninsula's highest peak, a geological archive, a cultural landmark, and a reminder of how landscapes shape, absorb, and outlast history.

09/07/2025

Tucked in the mountains of Jbeil, Beit Noun is more than just a guesthouse—it’s a living piece of Lebanese history. Built in the 1920s and once a hub for presidents, artists, and village life, this 13-room family-run retreat has reopened its doors with the same spirit of community, beauty, and slow living 🏡🇱🇧

In the mountains of Jbeil, the party heritage of this beautiful property makes guests feel like they belong.