An airline slogan took a literal twist for a young Auckland woman whose long-haul flight was ruined by a fly in her salad.

In Dubai, Pamela Wade meets a cranky camel who takes her on a peaceful and relaxing ride.

A bank in the United Arab Emirates is trying to lure a rapidly rising number of working women - with a perfumed credit card.

Abu Dhabi is one of the seven principalities that comprise the United Arab Emirates. Michael Lamb is easy prey for its complicated charms.

The Black Caps' win by an innings and 80 runs on the fourth day of the third test against Pakistan will rank as one of the most comprehensive in the country's history.

Brendon "Baz" McCullum - you are a legend. Frustrating maybe, but a genuine legend, writes Chris Rattue.

Everything is on a huge scale in Dubai, discovers Peter Feeney.

Dubai is more than skyscrapers, mega-malls and man-made islands, writes Linda Herrick.

On a three-day Dubai stopover, James Hacon looks past the city's shiny veneer to discover some local secrets.

Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court today.

Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court tomorrow.

Time lapse footage from Emirates' Dubai paint hangar of the mammoth job behind stripping, then re-painting a Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

James Lane limbers up for a gastronomic adventure with a long-overdue massage.

James Lane goes in search of ostentatious Dubai's subtle side.

Emirates has launched the world's longest Airbus A380 non-stop service, flying the double decker plane from Dubai to Los Angeles.

A Central Otago farmer - said to be in the process of brokering a multimillion-dollar export deal with the United Arab Emirates.

The warmth of the Middle East might a short break to the Emirates looks appealing. But you don’t have to settle for the usual suspect, Dubai, says Nick Boulos.

Diana Balham cruises through a danger zone without a scratch.

This unusual avian hospital is the biggest of its kinds in the world. Wealthy Arabs from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar bring their prized hunting birds here to have their broken wings fixed... or simply to be fussed over.

Jim Eagles visits a falcon hospital in Abu Dhabi for an insight into this most majestic of birds.

Bigger, taller, glitzier - it's how they do things in Dubai, and little problems like a property crash aren't being allowed to dampen the mood. Chris Barton reports.

Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.