Travel Essence Magazine
Pulse in the City
Cape Town, 9 October 2025 –The Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), one of the continent’s leading gatherings for tourism investment, returns to Cape Town on 14 April 2026 as an integral part of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa.
Pulse in the City
Downtown Dubai’s Finest Hotels Introduce New Experiences Framed by the Fountain Shows
Culinary Escapades
The UAE-born dining concept prepares to open at Nad Al Sheba Mall with premium cuts, signature smoked dishes, crafted sides, and a warm atmosphere that celebrates connection and community
Tastemakers
September 2025, as Dubai Fashion Week made a grand return to the international spotlight, ME by Meliá Dubai proudly presented its latest Cultural Connection, an exclusive, curated collaboration with the visionary designer ANAYA
Pulse in the City
With its prime beachfront address and sweeping vistas of Palm Jumeirah, Ain Dubai, and the Arabian Gulf, FIVE LUXE JBR redefines Dubai’s al fresco seasons withdazzling line-ups of culinary icons, award-winning nightlife, and next-level beachside glamour.
Leisure and Lifestyle
Solo wellness travel is fast emerging as one of the most powerful travel trends among GCC travellers, with a growing number seeking moments of solitude, self-discovery, and rejuvenation.
Leisure and Lifestyle
In today’s fast-moving world, travellers often find themselves torn between the excitement of a city break and the serenity of an island escape.
Adventures in Wild Africa
On South Africa’s unspoiled Elephant Coast, Thonga Beach Lodge has quietly become a top choice for couples seeking the perfect proposal.
Leisure and Lifestyle
Barefoot luxury resort Milaidhoo Maldives offers an unrivaled setting to embrace the growing allure of noctourism and a longing to connect with nature after dark.
Tastemakers
Dubai's vibrant entertainment landscape is about to experience a radical reimagining this summer.