9 things to book in the Middle East right now

The Fairmont Ajman has released an Ultimate Resort Experience package featuring a complimentary two-way airport transfer, a 30-minute massage and unlimited selected alcoholic and soft drinks during meals throughout the stay.

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Barcelo Hotel Group is opening a Royal Hideaway property in Dubai. It will take over the management of Dukes Dubai and operate it as the five-star Royal Hideaway. It features 279 rooms and 287 apartments and an outdoor infinity pool.

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Etihad Airways is adding 20 roundtrip flights between Abu Dhabi and Heathrow from 5 April 2019. Visitors to the city will also be able to experience a section of the Presidential Palace, the newly opened Qasr Al Watan.

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Gold Medal has added the JA Lake View Hotel to its Pure Luxury portfolio. Opening in September 2019, it features a gastropub and a rooftop lounge. The operator has three nights with flights from £879pp for travel 1-19 September 2019.

pureluxuryholidays.co.uk

Explore has a new eight-day Highlights of Lebanon tour. Standout experiences include a visit to archaeological sites and a stay in an eco-lodge. Priced from £1,350pp with flights, the tour departs 21 September, 12 October and 9 November 2019.

explore.co.uk

A KidZania theme park has opened in Qatar. The Doha-based attraction features more than 60 fun activities based on real-life jobs, including police officers, firefighters and doctors.

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Exodus Travels’ new eight-day A Week in Oman tour (from £1,869pp with flights) will take clients on a journey to Muscat’s Grand Mosque and Mutrah Souq. It will also include a stay at a Bedouin desert camp and an excursion to Bahla Fort.

exodus.co.uk