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The Mandarin Oriental Doha hotel overlooks the spectacular Barahat Msheireb covered town square.
★★★★★
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Perfect score for this cool hotel in a hot destination

Doha’s searing heat tends to deter travellers over summer, but there’s more than enough to do in the cool of this magnificent Mandarin Oriental outpost.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Economy seats on Etihad's Boeing 777s flying from Melbourne haven't been upgraded to match the improved seats on the airline's Dreamliners.

Airline review: Older plane offers extra space in economy (if you choose wisely)

Flying an Etihad Dreamliner, rather than this older Boeing 777, is a better option - unless you can nab one of these seats.

  • by Craig Platt
FLIGHT TEST – QATAR AIRWAYS MELBOURNE TO DOHA - Julietta Jameson
A380-800, QR0905 Melbourne to Doha, Economy
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A codeshare booking may be cheaper, but it can also mean a terrible seat

I book this Qatar Airways flight through Virgin Australia and as a result I can’t choose my seat.

  • by Sue Williams
The complex has a depth equivalent to the length of a 777 Boeing aircraft.

Deep Dive Dubai: Take a dip in the world's deepest pool

The complex comprises of 14 million litres of crystal clear fresh water and three levels of exploration staggered over a depth equivalent to the length of a 777 Boeing aircraft.

  • by Jenny Hewett
Dune safaris can be intense.

Qatar dune safari: A wild ride where water is more expensive than petrol

In Doha, skyscrapers spangle the skyline and the iridescent waters of the Persian Gulf lap a city humming with aircon and the accoutrements afforded by vast wealth. But you can't drink oil.

  • by Catherine Marshall
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Little homes in the sky: Qatar Airway's business class Qsuites.

Airline review: Qatar Airways, Airbus A350-1000, business class (Qsuite), Doha to Sydney

With butler-like service and gourmet cuisine, Qatar Airway's Qsuites are like little homes in the sky.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Katara Beach in Doha, Qatar.

Doha, Qatar travel guide and things to do: An expert expat's tips

The lychee martini is the drink of the moment in Doha, where it's customary to go out a few evenings a week.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Muscat International Airport is so calm, it's surreal.

Airport review: Muscat International Airport, Oman

Luxurious little Muscat has all the swish and convenience, without the schlep of its much larger counterparts.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Hamad International Airport in Doha was named the world's best airport in this year's Skytrax awards.

Airport review: Hamad International Airport, Doha

The world's best airport? It's certainly up there, but not my personal favourite.

  • by Ben Groundwater
There's more to Abu Dhabi than glitzy buildings.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, things to do: Travel tips from an expert expat

Abu Dhabi is not just another Dubai. There's a soul and history to Abu Dhabi that's worth exploring.

  • by Belinda Jackson