LETTER from the Editor

Seldom do you come across an opportunity to explore a destination that blows your mind, especially one that has remained largely untouched (yet) by tourism. When was invited to AlUla in Saudi Arabia for an, we didn’t need much convincing. Housing Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site—Hegra—AlUla is the crowning glory of the country. With history dating back thousands of years and a landscape that mesmerises you with its beauty, this destination is waiting to be discovered by the discerning traveller. Experience it first through our cover story ()! Furthermore, we give you 10 unique experiences to earmark for your Middle-East travels (), a guide on Doha lets you plan your trip for the 2022 FIFA World Cup (), Oman surprises you with its offerings (), and a new sports car blazes a trail through Kyushu, Japan ().