Middle Eastern independent luxury travel magazine Near+Far has re-launched with a refined focus on design, interiors and regional creativity and global travel inspiration in a larger, collectable quarterly print magazine. 

The re-launch marks a return to print as the brand’s central focus, supported by a curated digital ecosystem. The first section of the magazine will now focus on the region’s interiors, design and homeware scene, spotlighting inspiring creatives, homegrown brands and beautifully designed spaces across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but also Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The second section, will continue to take readers on a journey across the world, with immersive storytelling and original photography that bring to life exceptional destinations, hotels and experiences beyond the region.

Near+Far will arrive in an elevated, larger, and more collectable format, destined to be kept on coffee tables and bookshelves rather than recycled. Distribution will extend across the GCC, reaching concept stores, first and business class lounges, leading hotels, homeware stores, interior design studios and cultural hangouts, from coffee shops to galleries. 

The website will evolve into a digital version of the magazine, while the Near+Far social channels will champion its distinct aesthetic. Near+Far will also forge closer ties with regional talent and design houses, collaborating with Middle East-based and brands, architects, artists and makers to tell their stories on both local and international stages.

The editorial team is now seeking GCC (primarily UAE and Saudi Arabia) design-led features and photo essays across homes (private residences and standout apartments), public spaces (coffee shops, libraries, museums), local design talent and studios, homeware and craft brands, and concept stores, alongside travel-led pitches.