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.

Editor's Letter

Business Traveller Middle East

The most accessible airports in the world • Dubai Airports has a new strategy to make Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International (DWC) the world’s most accessible airports by 2035

A whole new world

To be at liberty…

OFF-GRID LUXURY

Riyadh Air has landed • The airline has launched its inaugural flights and opened an opluent new lounge

ROUTE ROUND-UP

Clean air, bright sky

THE SOUND OF SILENCE?

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

GET THE SCOOP • The latest updates in the travel industry from across the world

Championing change, at scale • Recognised by EarthCheck for its top-level environmental efforts, Atlantis Dubai is working to scale its responsible sourcing and operational transparency. We spoke to Kelly Timmins, its executive director of marine animal operations and sustainability, to learn how it’s translating its ethos into tangible action

The Art of Reinvention • Reimagining Kuredhivaru: Stanislaw Pajdzinski on leading the resort’s next chapter

Building paradise • Blending regenerative design with resort-style living, Laheq Island reimagines what it means to own a piece of Saudi’s new holiday haven

ICONIC ISLANDS

Many Minds, One Mindset • Radisson’s people-first strategy is reshaping how hospitality talent grows and thrives

FOR TRUE SUSTAINABILITY, WE MUST INVOLVE LOCAL TALENT • As sustainability becomes an increasingly key buzzword across every industry, we must remember that it’s not just about eco-friendliness – it’s also about social impact and the preservation of culture

THE TASTE-MAKER • Yi-Hwa Hanna chats with Chang Sup Shin, an entrepreneur and F&B expert who works with some of the region’s top dining venues

The Elevator Pitch • Business Traveller Middle East gives Maged Rizkalla, general manager of Mercure Khamis Mushait, five minutes to pitch his property to prospective guests

Nairobi • Skycrapers meet the savannah in one of Africa’s rising star destinations

Light up for radiant rejuvenation

A new kind of sanctuary

A home for intentional, integrated wellness

A feast for the capital • Michelin magic returns to Abu Dhabi, bringing culinary brilliance to Emirates Palace’s lawns

Dubai Watch Week returns with a cool new venue

Your luggage's new BFF • Splash-safe, sustainable bags that help you pack smarter and look better

Travel to Italy through food with II Gattopardo's business lunch

Commemorative Treasures

Our guide to… Certified Eco-Friendly Hotels in the Middle East

The New Geography of Innovation by Mehran Gul

Ologies with Alie Ward

The Paper

OUR PICK OF EVENTS TAKING PLACE AROUND THE WORLD

The new trust • Crypto is no longer just about wealth, it’s about connection. Ahead of Binance Blockchain Week, Binance’s chief marketing officer Rachel Conlan explores its evolution from a...