Part 1: What to Expect — Introduction and Overview

İstanbul is alive with culture, with something to discover around every corner.

Train journey across Darya-e-Ravi in heavy rain

Dubai is offering residents rewards worth $799 for inviting friends and family to visit the region, as tourism faces a slowdown amid the Iran-U.S. conflict. The ‘Dubai Invite’ programme, launched by the Department of Economy and Tourism, allows residents to earn benefits including hotel stays, dining experiences and attraction tickets when they bring visitors to the city. The offer runs from 20 July to 31 October, with eligible UAE residents able to receive packages worth up to AED 3,000 (around