Business Traveller Middle East

The leading magazine for the corporate traveller. We aim to save you money and make your travelling life easier. Each edition has the latest news from airlines, airports, hotels and car hire companies, reviews of the latest gadgets, technology and accessories and destinations pieces - where to stay, what to eat, what to see, and how to behave, all delivered by our own writers and journalists around the world. In addition, loyalty programs are examined, deals and promotions collected and feature stories cover a wide range of issues such as health, security, technology, golf, automotive, financial and buying property. With editorial staff based in our offices around the globe we are uniquely placed to ensure that our different editions reflect the needs of our readers locally.

WELCOME

Business Traveller Middle East

UPFRONT

INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT • Our picks to make time fly by

Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island upgrades Al Sahel resort villas

SUSTAINABLE TRAVELLER

UPFRONT GLOBAL NEWS

A New Urban Oasis • Vida Dubai Mall is a fresh new city escape in the heart of the UAE’s buzziest metropolis

THE REMOTE REVOLUTION • Bali, Chiang Mai, and Bangk ok have firmly established themselves as nomadic nerve centres – bu t where else should be added to the itinerant soul’s itinerary?

SIX OF THE BEST REMOTE WORKING SPOTS IN EUROPE • For anyone contemplating a nomadic adventure, it might first be worth visiting one or two places in these destinations for a trial period

Points, Perks, and Privilege • Unlocking new benefits through airline and hotel loyalty programmes

The Corinthia Way • Corinthia Hotels has announced plans for high-end hotel projects in Dubai, Saudi, and Doha. We spoke to CEO Simon Casson to learn more

Championing change: Fostering a work culture that puts people first • From workplace culture to benefits packages, employee well-being can be a key way to boost success by improving productivity and recruiting top talent

The Business of Fandom • The largest pop culture convention in the region, Middle East Film and Comic Con has seen its audience grow by 24 per cent per year since 2022, becoming more diverse and more dedicated. We found out how, and why

Amina Ghali • Head designer at Azza Fahmy Jewellery

THE ELAVATOR PITCH • Business Traveller Middle East gives André Adel Saadé, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Riyadh Minhal, five minutes to pitch his property to prospective guests

Travel like a Pro • Business travel can be stressful – but it doesn’t have to be. WegoPro is on a mission to change the way we jet around the world for work

24 HOURS IN Paris • Packed with exceptional dining, endless artistic and cultural sights, and fascinating historical haunts, it feels impossible to run out of things to do in the French capital

Night Moves • Nighttime experiences – also known as “noctourism” – are becoming an increasingly valuable part of the global travel industry. From full-moon festivals and stargazing to evenings filled with culture and tours past sundown, a new world of after-dark activities is opening up

BALINESE SLEEPS • Indonesia’s tourist hotspot has a wealth of attractions to suit everyone, but it ’s all about picking the right place to stay

BUSINESS BITES • Lindsey Galloway takes on business in the Big Apple

Do Not Disturb • The new Talise Spa Madinat Jumeirah Sleep Programme is a luxurious and thoughtful new take on sleep tourism

Time out in TORONTO • From heart-thudding escapades to blissful forest retreats, there’s plenty to explore in Toronto and beyond

FEASTS AND BEATS

Vida Dubai Mall

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