From the 125th-floor of the Burj Khalifa even high-rises resemble matchboxes.

Ellie Holman was locked up for three days in prison with her 4-year-old daughter.

A 32-year-old has revealed his eye-watering $3300 a month 'lesson' after a bad decision.

No drink-related charges raised, as mother is deported from UAE.

Gulf officials claim she wasn't jailed for drinking on a Dubai plane.

The world's largest indoor theme park has opened in Abu Dhabi, costing $1billion to build

Passports that carry most visa-free access have been identified.

Could this be you? Staff must live in Dubai, accommodation is free, pay from $950 a week.

Inmates smuggle out accounts of mistreatment inside secret prisons run by the UAE.

Despite her misgivings, Belinda Henley lives through a trip to London with her daughters.

Couple ordered off plane minutes before take-off after she was overheard by air hostess.

Two commercial aircraft were reportedly intercepted by Qatari fighter jets.

Gulf States are throwing money at the sport to get on top

Dubai projects itself as friendly - but it shows no mercy when it comes to the law.

A UK man who was just trying to avoid spilling his drink could face three years in jail.

Two British teachers hired in July have quit in frustration at delays recognising service.

The souks in the UAE city are brimming with Middle Eastern products and jovial bargaining.

Evacuation under way after flames climb up Dubai's record-breaking tower.

Rex Tillerson to meet with Kuwaiti officials as dispute between Gulf countries continues.

Family of Taylor Marsters, 9, are "broken-hearted" after he died of an asthma attack.

Moody's have changed Qatar's economic outlook to 'negative' over Arab nations turmoil.

It's a 283 billion dollar problem. The Gulf crisis has threatened Qatar's World Cup plans.

The Middle East was plunged into its biggest diplomatic crisis in years.

The decision further deepens a rift between Gulf Arab nations.

The wrecked McLaren has attracted overseas interest as salvage buyers look for a bargain.

A driver who parked smack in the middle of a celebration wasn't going anywhere fast.

Investors wonder: Is oil the water of the coming Space Age?

Simon Bridges says the CAA is 'assessing the evidence' for more security checks.

New Zealand will spend $53 million on pavilion at the 2020 Dubai Expo in a trade push.

UAE set up secret meeting to establish back-channel line of communication, say officials.