With its untouched beauty, warm waters, beautiful mountain ranges, luxurious retreats, myriad cultural experiences, ultra-modern architecture, opulent resort hotels, unbeatable shopping experiences, and some of the oldest history in the world, Middle East offers holiday experience like none other.
The UAE is a blend of Arab traditions and a western lifestyle, with sparkling modern cities surrounded by the remote desert oases shaded by palm trees and the Arabian Gulf. Check out these amazing destinations in the Middle East recommended by experts that one should not miss!
Istanbul
The fascinating city that straddles Asia and Europe across the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is one of the most interesting cities in the world with several layers of history. Once the capital of Romans, Byzantines, and the Ottomans, the city emulates a rich collection of cultural heritage from the ancient to medieval ages. In addition to it, this mesmerising scenic landscape boasts natural beauties, gorgeous monuments like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, and plenty of things to do that makes travel to Istanbul a truly fantastic experience.
Dubai
A transition from a fishing village to a modern-day plush city, Dubai has flourished into being the pearl of the Middle East. Offering many contemporary and engineering marvels like Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest building, the Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab – the world’s first seven-star hotel, the world’s first indoor ski resort, and Dubai Mall – the world’s largest shopping mall, this megacity offers all this and so much more. Dubai’s beautiful beaches, modern skyscrapers, exotic markets and great hospitality make up for an unbeatable holiday in the Middle East.
Muscat
Known as the ‘Jewel of Arabia’, Muscat offers an absorbing snapshot of the country’s past and present. Surrounded by barren mountains, bustling markets, majestic monuments, and white-washed Arabic houses, Muscat is truly idyllic. Old Muscat still retains its quaint charm with its numerous castles, forts, mosques and towering skyscraper dotting the landscape. Greater Muscat boasts of elegant monuments, world-class highways, museums, large green parks, archaeological sites and luxurious hotels. Muscat is truly a stunning desert destination waiting to be discovered.
Abu Dhabi
Truly an oasis of luxury surrounded by the Arabian Desert on one side and the vast Persian Gulf on the other, Abu Dhabi is one of the best modern cities in the UAE. The federal capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi has transformed itself from an undeveloped region into a sprawling metropolis with something to offer to every visitor. While Abu Dhabi seems more authentic in terms of Emirati culture and experience, it also boasts of some stunning attractions like Emirates Palace, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Zayed National Museum, opulent shopping malls and its very own Formula One race track.
Petra
Petra, the ‘Lost City’, is undoubtedly is one of the most valuable treasures of Jordan and the greatest tourist attractions in the Middle East. Also named as the ‘Rose-Red City’, Petra gets this name from the red colour of the rock on which the city’s many structures were carved. Tucked away in a remote valley and shielded by a dense barrier of rock, Petra is one of the the most valuable treasures of the world.
