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Traditional souks offer a glimpse at how business has been done for hundreds of years, while futuristic cities like Neom in Saudi Arabia provide a window into the future. Landscapes range from the sweeping desert-scapes of Qatar and the majesty of the River Nile in Egypt to the lofty High Atlas Mountains in Morocco and the Red Sea splendour of Jordan. Looking for winter sun? Beach resorts abound in hotspots including Tunisia. Read our expert guides to get inspired for your next trip.</p></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-z6lbao-7 DeCPd" data-type="HeroPlus3Articles"><div class="sc-z6lbao-0 dcELBF section-body"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 sc-z6lbao-2 sc-z6lbao-3 dUFPzE kKfDyL jKQwHu hero-article article-premium article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-woman-driving-solo-b2557300.html" aria-label="Read more about Photo 15-05-2024, 07 23 23 (1).jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/06/05/20/Photo%2015-05-2024%2C%2007%2023%2023%20%281%29.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/06/05/20/Photo%2015-05-2024%2C%2007%2023%2023%20%281%29.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, 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image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-guide-where-to-stay-play-eat-and-drink-in-the-uae-capital-b2436909.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-494812908.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/27/06/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/27/06/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/27/06/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>There’s plenty to discover in the modern city of Abu Dhabi </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/abu-dhabi" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Abu Dhabi</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" 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src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/11/27/10/20090145-08465eaa-25b7-44c3-89fb-62670cfa69fa.jpg?quality=75&width=312&crop=1%3A1%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/11/27/10/20090145-08465eaa-25b7-44c3-89fb-62670cfa69fa.jpg?quality=75&width=312&auto=webp 312w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/11/27/10/20090145-08465eaa-25b7-44c3-89fb-62670cfa69fa.jpg?quality=75&width=476&auto=webp 476w" loading="lazy" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy"><div class="sc-w7zh0t-1 cRjakC">Dubai</div></div></a><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan" class="sc-a58qnn-0 sc-a58qnn-3 gXndVT fbwbYP"><div class="sc-w7zh0t-0 eBObYp"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/09/15/newFile-3.jpg?quality=75&width=312&crop=1%3A1%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/09/15/newFile-3.jpg?quality=75&width=312&auto=webp 312w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/09/15/newFile-3.jpg?quality=75&width=476&auto=webp 476w" loading="lazy" alt="Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) is one of the most elaborate temples in the ancient Arab Nabatean Kingdom city of Petra" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy"><div class="sc-w7zh0t-1 cRjakC">Jordan</div></div></a></div></div><div class="sc-5fn5zf-0 geLTyd sc-1mc2zlu-0 dwrSMx"><a href="/author/tamara-davison"><div class="sc-5fn5zf-1 bIueeI"><p class="sc-5fn5zf-3 lanmiq"><strong class="sc-iqwb23-0 fkGjwd">Tamara Davison</strong><span class="sc-5fn5zf-4 dgpNiN">"The Middle East is a vibrant smorgasbord of colour, diversity, and adrenaline. Souks rich with the aroma of spices, calls to prayer echoing across thriving cities, expansive golden deserts home to Bedouin communities, and the warm hospitality of locals await all adventurers. Here, you can satisfy your tastebuds with falafel and hummus while sipping Arabic tea, and delve into the magic of poetry and art that frames Middle Eastern identity. From the towering skyrises in the cosmopolitan United Arab Emirates to the breathtaking ruins of Petra in Jordan, each corner of this region provides a unique glimpse into the beating heart of Middle Eastern life."</span></p></div></a></div><div class="sc-pp5iqa-0 iqPuwf"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-0 cTzcpc"><h1 class="sc-1qoqv7v-2 jZzhDb"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-3 GvZhP"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 fnAcWz sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG sc-1ix0cah-0 bAsyZQ"><use href="#600f53465147d717"></use></svg></div><span class="sc-1qoqv7v-1 iJKcVr">FAQs about the Middle East</span></h1></div><div class="hydrate-root" data-component="FAQsContent" data-theme-name="base-light"><div class="sc-5t3z62-0 jAHKLT accordion-wrapper"><div id="accordion-section-FAQs-0" class="sc-1wl0eko-0 jRzafy drawer-menu-section"><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-0_trigger__" role="button" aria-controls="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-0_content__" aria-expanded="false" aria-disabled="false" tabindex="0" class="sc-1wl0eko-1 fRZImV"><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-3 ewebZt dropdown-trigger"><span class="sc-1xdcgsa-0 fswMVa"></span><h2 class="sc-1xdcgsa-1 liZqtT">Which countries are in the Middle East?</h2><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-2 dEQDdm"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 cspHGj sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG"><use href="#d5d9764c65d2cfa2"></use></svg></div></div></div><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-0_content__" aria-labelledby="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-0_trigger__" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-1wl0eko-2 fsGSjK"><div class="sc-1wl0eko-3 knSEIJ"><div class="sc-11qnbph-0 ixBjWg"><p>Lists vary, but in general the following are considered to be part of the Middle East: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.</p></div></div></div></div><div id="accordion-section-FAQs-1" class="sc-1wl0eko-0 jRzafy drawer-menu-section"><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-1_trigger__" role="button" aria-controls="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-1_content__" aria-expanded="false" aria-disabled="false" tabindex="0" class="sc-1wl0eko-1 fRZImV"><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-3 ewebZt dropdown-trigger"><span class="sc-1xdcgsa-0 fswMVa"></span><h2 class="sc-1xdcgsa-1 liZqtT">Which Middle Eastern countries are best for tourists?</h2><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-2 dEQDdm"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 cspHGj sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG"><use href="#d5d9764c65d2cfa2"></use></svg></div></div></div><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-1_content__" aria-labelledby="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-1_trigger__" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-1wl0eko-2 fsGSjK"><div class="sc-1wl0eko-3 knSEIJ"><div class="sc-11qnbph-0 ixBjWg"><p>It’s a region where tourism is developing rapidly. The countries that are best set up for holidaymakers at present include Egypt, the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular), Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and Qatar.</p></div></div></div></div><div id="accordion-section-FAQs-2" class="sc-1wl0eko-0 jRzafy drawer-menu-section"><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-2_trigger__" role="button" aria-controls="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-2_content__" aria-expanded="false" aria-disabled="false" tabindex="0" class="sc-1wl0eko-1 fRZImV"><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-3 ewebZt dropdown-trigger"><span class="sc-1xdcgsa-0 fswMVa"></span><h2 class="sc-1xdcgsa-1 liZqtT">Can you drink alcohol in the Middle East?</h2><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-2 dEQDdm"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 cspHGj sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG"><use href="#d5d9764c65d2cfa2"></use></svg></div></div></div><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-2_content__" aria-labelledby="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-2_trigger__" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-1wl0eko-2 fsGSjK"><div class="sc-1wl0eko-3 knSEIJ"><div class="sc-11qnbph-0 ixBjWg"><p>Despite a number of countries in the Middle East being Muslim majority, alcohol is generally legal for tourists in most countries, although you may have to head to a licensed hotel or bar to get a drink. Drinking in public is illegal in some places, including Egypt, Oman and the UAE.</p></div></div></div></div><div id="accordion-section-FAQs-3" class="sc-1wl0eko-0 jRzafy drawer-menu-section"><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-3_trigger__" role="button" aria-controls="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-3_content__" aria-expanded="false" aria-disabled="false" tabindex="0" class="sc-1wl0eko-1 fRZImV"><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-3 ewebZt dropdown-trigger"><span class="sc-1xdcgsa-0 fswMVa"></span><h2 class="sc-1xdcgsa-1 liZqtT">Is it safe to travel to the Middle East?</h2><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-2 dEQDdm"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 cspHGj sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG"><use href="#d5d9764c65d2cfa2"></use></svg></div></div></div><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-3_content__" aria-labelledby="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-3_trigger__" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-1wl0eko-2 fsGSjK"><div class="sc-1wl0eko-3 knSEIJ"><div class="sc-11qnbph-0 ixBjWg"><p>The Middle East is a vast and varied region with safety records differing wildly between countries. Travel advisories can be starkly different in individual nations based on levels of political instability, threat of terrorism and risk of falling foul of strict laws or the likelihood of natural disasters – it’s worth checking the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) advice for the specific destinations you’re planning on travelling to for the most up-to-date advice and information.</p></div></div></div></div><div id="accordion-section-FAQs-4" class="sc-1wl0eko-0 jRzafy drawer-menu-section"><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-4_trigger__" role="button" aria-controls="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-4_content__" aria-expanded="false" aria-disabled="false" tabindex="0" class="sc-1wl0eko-1 fRZImV"><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-3 ewebZt dropdown-trigger"><span class="sc-1xdcgsa-0 fswMVa"></span><h2 class="sc-1xdcgsa-1 liZqtT">Which languages are spoken in the Middle East?</h2><div class="sc-1xdcgsa-2 dEQDdm"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 cspHGj sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG"><use href="#d5d9764c65d2cfa2"></use></svg></div></div></div><div id="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-4_content__" aria-labelledby="__dropdown_accordion-section-FAQs-4_trigger__" aria-hidden="true" class="sc-1wl0eko-2 fsGSjK"><div class="sc-1wl0eko-3 knSEIJ"><div class="sc-11qnbph-0 ixBjWg"><p>A range of languages are spoken. The primary five are: Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish, Persian and Turkish. English is likely to be spoken in key tourist areas in holiday hotspots.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><script type="application/json">{"name":"FAQs","faqs":[{"id":"wk8z1kta","question":"<p>Which countries are in the Middle East?</p>","answer":"<p>Lists vary, but in general the following are considered to be part of the Middle East: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.</p>"},{"id":"6i3vxry0","question":"<p>Which Middle Eastern countries are best for tourists?</p>","answer":"<p>It’s a region where tourism is developing rapidly. 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Travel advisories can be starkly different in individual nations based on levels of political instability, threat of terrorism and risk of falling foul of strict laws or the likelihood of natural disasters – it’s worth checking the UK Foreign Office\n(FCDO) advice for the specific destinations you’re planning on travelling to for the most up-to-date advice and information.</p>"},{"id":"0wrlvbly","question":"<p>Which languages are spoken in the Middle East?</p>","answer":"<p>A range of languages are spoken. The primary five are: Arabic, Hebrew, Kurdish, Persian and Turkish. English is likely to be spoken in key tourist areas in holiday hotspots.</p>"}],"initialOpenState":false}</script></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI" data-type="Title"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-0 cTzcpc sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI"><h1 class="sc-1qoqv7v-2 jZzhDb"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-3 GvZhP"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 fnAcWz sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG sc-1ix0cah-0 bAsyZQ"><use href="#600f53465147d717"></use></svg></div><span class="sc-1qoqv7v-1 iJKcVr">Dubai and UAE</span></h1></div></div><div class="sc-1ado2vd-0 dFQEEK"><div class="sc-1ado2vd-1 jFcyDk travel-hub-text"><p>The United Arab Emirates consist of seven Emirates but the main ports of call for tourists are Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The former is the UAE capital, and is increasingly cultivating reasons to visit that are the envy of the Gulf, with grandstanding museums and indoor theme parks. Dubai, meanwhile, is dripping with superlatives: home to more than 20,000 millionaires, the city is both futuristic and deeply traditional, and brilliantly bizarre experiences lie all around – swimming with sharks and skiing in a shopping mall are everyday occurrences.</p></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS" data-type="HeroPlus6Articles"><div class="sc-tpl4vh-4 dIfqzV wrapper"><div class="sc-tpl4vh-0 BSJnv"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 dUFPzE hero-article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-things-to-do-dubai-b2369001.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1193239486.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/04/09/iStock-1193239486.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/04/09/iStock-1193239486.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/04/09/iStock-1193239486.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>The Burj Al Arab is one of the symbols of Dubai</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Dubai</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-things-to-do-dubai-b2369001.html">Best things to do in Dubai</a></h2></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-nzkiss-7 cgSqzx sc-nzkiss-8 sc-tpl4vh-3 biLbff bQTbee article-default hero-article"><div class="sc-nzkiss-4 fYsIti"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-nzkiss-5 jfaPaZ gOykNA sc-umxyss-2 sc-nzkiss-5 jfaPaZ gOykNA content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 jTChPO 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Arab is one of the symbols of Dubai</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/best-dubai-holiday-when-travel-b2369869.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-183371461.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/05/14/iStock-183371461.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/05/14/iStock-183371461.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/05/14/iStock-183371461.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>The Burj Khalifa is one of Dubai’s best-known landmarks</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">UAE</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/best-dubai-holiday-when-travel-b2369869.html">The best time to visit Dubai and how to avoid sweltering heat</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/winter-fun-summer-sun-seasonal-guide-dubai-b2427344.html" aria-label="Read more about b74d3592-2b76-4efc-a20f-f6e852e85bc4.JPG" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/19/14/b74d3592-2b76-4efc-a20f-f6e852e85bc4.JPG?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/19/14/b74d3592-2b76-4efc-a20f-f6e852e85bc4.JPG?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/19/14/b74d3592-2b76-4efc-a20f-f6e852e85bc4.JPG?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>From desert adventures to beach breaks and glittering city life, Dubai has an appeal for all </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">SPONSORED</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/winter-fun-summer-sun-seasonal-guide-dubai-b2427344.html">From winter fun to summer sun: your seasonal guide to diverse Dubai</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-all-inclusive-dubai-holidays-b2378901.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-629795564.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/05/15/iStock-629795564.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/05/15/iStock-629795564.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/05/15/iStock-629795564.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Summer can bring sweltering temperatures " class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Dubai</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-all-inclusive-dubai-holidays-b2378901.html">6 best all-inclusive Dubai holidays and package deals 2024</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-1t3uya-0 sc-tpl4vh-1 iSVqlv iTOFPa"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-family-dubai-holidays-b2375421.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1333035210.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/14/13/iStock-1333035210.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/14/13/iStock-1333035210.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/14/13/iStock-1333035210.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>A view of the Dubai Marina and JBR area at sunset </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Dubai</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-family-dubai-holidays-b2375421.html">Best family-friendly Dubai holidays</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-family-dubai-holidays-b2375421.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1333035210.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/14/13/iStock-1333035210.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/14/13/iStock-1333035210.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/07/14/13/iStock-1333035210.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>A view of the Dubai Marina and JBR area at sunset </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Dubai</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-family-dubai-holidays-b2375421.html">Best family-friendly Dubai holidays</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-b1970221.html" aria-label="Read more about Skyscrapers and beaches of Dubai" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/12/13/15/iStock-531134787.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/12/13/15/iStock-531134787.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2021/12/13/15/iStock-531134787.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Skyscrapers and beaches of Dubai</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Dubai</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-b1970221.html">Dubai city guide: where to stay, eat, drink and shop</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-tpl4vh-2 fSIXCT lfDcBe kLQnyx"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai/best-hotels-dubai-uae-a8514631.html" aria-label="Read more about strDXBPXpo.1165892.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/17/newFile-20.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/17/newFile-20.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/17/newFile-20.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Dubai's Burj Al Arab Hotel is visible from almost every point in the city" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/uae/dubai" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Dubai</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a 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Scorching beach resorts such as Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, the Nile River and a treasure trove of Unesco World Heritage sites, from the Pyramids of Giza to the tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, await holidaymakers.</p></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-z6lbao-7 DeCPd" data-type="HeroPlus3Articles"><div class="sc-z6lbao-0 dcELBF section-body"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 sc-z6lbao-2 sc-z6lbao-3 dUFPzE kKfDyL jKQwHu hero-article article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-egypt-holiday-destinations-b2399280.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-687868080.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/12/19/13/iStock-687868080.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/12/19/13/iStock-687868080.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/12/19/13/iStock-687868080.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>There’s plenty to see in Egypt, even away from the ancient sites and cities</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Egypt</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-qdyfak-0 jguVcm sc-qm89yg-3 cecapj"><span class="sc-u4n1j-0 kAqqZk"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" id="2944a426e11a1e6a" viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M8 5v14l11-7z"></path></svg></span></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 sc-qm89yg-2 jfaPaZ bEWzNv cRBwXX sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content content-media"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-egypt-holiday-destinations-b2399280.html">The best Egypt holiday destinations for 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href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Egypt</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-things-to-do-egypt-b2387077.html">12 of the best things to do in Egypt</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-z6lbao-5 fSIXCT lfDcBe iYQOEw"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo sc-z6lbao-6 ilmvre article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-all-inclusive-holiday-destinations-egypt-b2390785.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1320901497.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/10/11/newFile-4.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/10/11/newFile-4.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/10/11/newFile-4.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Egypt is a treasure trove for archeological wonders, luxe hotels and underwater exploration </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Egypt</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-all-inclusive-holiday-destinations-egypt-b2390785.html">Best all-inclusive holidays to Egypt</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-z6lbao-5 fSIXCT lfDcBe iYQOEw"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo sc-z6lbao-6 ilmvre article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-things-to-do-luxor-egypt-b2397928.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1392340139.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/23/12/iStock-1392340139.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/23/12/iStock-1392340139.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/23/12/iStock-1392340139.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>On the site of ancient Thebes, Luxor is a treasure trove of ruins and relics </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Egypt</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/best-things-to-do-luxor-egypt-b2397928.html">The best things to do in Luxor, Egypt </a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-1ohagwg-0 gllBnL sc-147gb6n-0 bbgqhP" data-type="ArticleX2"><div class="section-body"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 dUFPzE hero-article article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/red-sea-egypt-sharm-el-sheikh-cheap-holiday-b2288831.html" aria-label="Read more about Marsa Alam in Egypt" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/02/24/11/iStock-1320901497.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/02/24/11/iStock-1320901497.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/02/24/11/iStock-1320901497.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" 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jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/12/01/10/iStock-175210186.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/12/01/10/iStock-175210186.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/12/01/10/iStock-175210186.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Hurghada has plenty of beach resorts</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Egypt</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/hurghada-egypt-cheap-winter-sun-holidays-b2277588.html">How to bag cheap winter sun in Hurghada</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-1ohagwg-0 sc-1d7lwkn-0 gllBnL eOVsgV" data-type="ArticleX4"><div class="section-body"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/cairo-city-guide-egypt-hotels-restaurants-b2414173.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1342806510.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/10/24/15/iStock-1342806510.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/10/24/15/iStock-1342806510.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/10/24/15/iStock-1342806510.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Around 14 million people come to Cairo each year, to explore mosques, museums, pyramids and more </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Egypt</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/egypt/cairo-city-guide-egypt-hotels-restaurants-b2414173.html">The ultimate city guide to Cairo</a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/africa/cairo-food-tours-egypt-best-restaurants-dishes-where-to-eat-bellies-en-route-zooba-fasahet-somaya-a8159426.html" aria-label="Read more about kushari-is-egypts-unofficial-national-dish.-image-by-sarah-reid.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2018/01/15/08/kushari-is-egypts-unofficial-national-dish.-image-by-sarah-reid.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" 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article article-default article-premium"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/independentpremium/travel-questions/currency-egypt-simon-calder-travel-question-b2175617.html" aria-label="Read more about GettyImages-925292710.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/09/25/15/GettyImages-925292710.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/09/25/15/GettyImages-925292710.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2022/09/25/15/GettyImages-925292710.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Like several countries in Africa, Egypt’s currency is not legally obtainable abroad</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 gLUoqh content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dzCVvT capsules"><a href="/independentpremium/travel-questions" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Travel questions</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 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There are archaeological marvels such as the “Rose City” of Petra to explore, hot springs to take a soak in, and wildlife reserves to wander. The country’s rich history shines through, whether you’re peeping at a 6th-century mosaic map or walking around one of the six Crusader castles. If it’s beach resorts you’re looking for, the southern coast overlooks the Red Sea, while Amman offers a city combining modernity and ancient ruins.</p></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-z6lbao-7 DeCPd" data-type="HeroPlus3Articles"><div class="sc-z6lbao-0 dcELBF section-body"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 sc-z6lbao-2 sc-z6lbao-3 dUFPzE kKfDyL jKQwHu hero-article article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan/best-things-to-do-jordan-b2386131.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-467158379.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/10/23/17/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/10/23/17/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/10/23/17/newFile-2.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" 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href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan/amman-travel-guide-jordan-best-hotels-b2440534.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-690432182.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/11/02/16/newFile.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/11/02/16/newFile.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/11/02/16/newFile.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Amman is a busy, vibrant and ever-changing city </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Jordan</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan/amman-travel-guide-jordan-best-hotels-b2440534.html">The ultimate guide to Amman, Jordan</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-z6lbao-5 fSIXCT lfDcBe iYQOEw"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo sc-z6lbao-6 ilmvre article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan/petra-travel-guide-jordan-best-best-hotels-b2426639.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-861834260.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/09/15/newFile-6.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/09/15/newFile-6.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/10/09/15/newFile-6.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Ad Deir, or The Monastery, is one of the most-visited monuments in Petra </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Jordan</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/jordan/petra-travel-guide-jordan-best-best-hotels-b2426639.html">The ultimate guide to Petra</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-z6lbao-5 fSIXCT lfDcBe iYQOEw"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo sc-z6lbao-6 ilmvre article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/middle-east/jordan-travel-food-guide-cuisine-intrepid-tour-petra-a9055686.html" aria-label="Read more about Foodie Jordan" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2019/08/13/15/intrepid-travel-jordan-general-food-dsc01341-0.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2019/08/13/15/intrepid-travel-jordan-general-food-dsc01341-0.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2019/08/13/15/intrepid-travel-jordan-general-food-dsc01341-0.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="Jordanian mezze" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/middle-east" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Middle East</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/middle-east/jordan-travel-food-guide-cuisine-intrepid-tour-petra-a9055686.html">Why you should explore Jordan through its food</a></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI" data-type="Title"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-0 cTzcpc sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI"><h1 class="sc-1qoqv7v-2 jZzhDb"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-3 GvZhP"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 fnAcWz sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG sc-1ix0cah-0 bAsyZQ"><use href="#600f53465147d717"></use></svg></div><span class="sc-1qoqv7v-1 iJKcVr">Qatar</span></h1></div></div><div class="sc-1ado2vd-0 dFQEEK"><div class="sc-1ado2vd-1 jFcyDk travel-hub-text"><p>Visitors to Qatar can take advantage of recent cultural openings in the capital, Doha – including the fascinating structures that house of the National Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art – along with a host of new hotels. The presence of significant historical sites, from souks to centuries-old forts, and natural beauty, such as desert dunes and strikingly blue seas, makes Qatar an enjoyably diverse tourist destination.</p></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH sc-1tjoiak-0 bbcTZS fmYEzF" data-type="HeroPlus2Articles"><div class="section-body"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 sc-1tjoiak-1 dUFPzE bunvep hero-article article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/qatar/doha-travel-guide-qatar-b2413678.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-655656106.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/09/21/11/iStock-655656106.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/09/21/11/iStock-655656106.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/09/21/11/iStock-655656106.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>A constantly evolving skyline welcomes visitors to Doha </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/qatar" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Qatar</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/qatar/doha-travel-guide-qatar-b2413678.html">The ultimate city guide to Doha, Qatar</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="articles"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/best-things-to-qatar-b2387065.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-905001504.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/03/14/iStock-905001504.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=1%3A1%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/03/14/iStock-905001504.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/03/14/iStock-905001504.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>The vast majority of Qatar’s population live in Doha</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">North Africa & Middle East</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/best-things-to-qatar-b2387065.html">The best things to do in Qatar </a></h2></div></div><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/qatar/best-things-to-do-doha-qatar-b2387639.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-509804615.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/04/11/iStock-509804615.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=1%3A1%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/04/11/iStock-509804615.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/04/11/iStock-509804615.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>The Qatari capital is home to a surprising array of potential activities</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-umxyss-2 kREFYR content"><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/qatar" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Qatar</a></div><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jYFXTF title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/qatar/best-things-to-do-doha-qatar-b2387639.html">The best things to do in Doha </a></h2></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI" data-type="Title"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-0 cTzcpc sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI"><h1 class="sc-1qoqv7v-2 jZzhDb"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-3 GvZhP"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 fnAcWz sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG sc-1ix0cah-0 bAsyZQ"><use href="#600f53465147d717"></use></svg></div><span class="sc-1qoqv7v-1 iJKcVr">Oman</span></h1></div></div><div class="sc-1ado2vd-0 dFQEEK"><div class="sc-1ado2vd-1 jFcyDk travel-hub-text"><p>So far untouched by mass tourism, Oman has preserved much of its nature and heritage without getting stuck in the past; cities such as Muscat and Salalah have added modern Islamic architecture to existing streets populated by mosques, souks and traditional houses. The country also possesses some of most diverse geography in the Arabian Peninsula, from spectacular mountain ranges to seven desert oases and vast expanses of desert.</p></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-z6lbao-7 DeCPd" data-type="HeroPlus3Articles"><div class="sc-z6lbao-0 dcELBF section-body"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 sc-z6lbao-2 sc-z6lbao-3 dUFPzE kKfDyL jKQwHu hero-article article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman/best-things-to-do-oman-b2393269.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1207210316.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/15/11/iStock-1207210316.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/15/11/iStock-1207210316.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/15/11/iStock-1207210316.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Oman is a country of amazing natural beauty</p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Oman</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman/best-things-to-do-oman-b2393269.html">The best things to do in Oman</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-z6lbao-1 dGYCjw articles"><div class="sc-qm89yg-4 kPHvdk sc-qm89yg-5 FTyuX sc-qm89yg-6 sc-z6lbao-2 sc-z6lbao-4 dUFPzE kKfDyL iuwXWF hero-article article-default article-image-overlay"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman/best-oman-holiday-destinations-b2391640.html" aria-label="Read more about iStock-1411218946.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/11/17/iStock-1411218946.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/11/17/iStock-1411218946.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2023/08/11/17/iStock-1411218946.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" loading="lazy" alt="<p>Oman’s natural beauty spans mountains, coast and desert </p>" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-ntudqq-2 kReBNB"></a></div><div class="sc-1p30kpk-3 dtFJbr capsules"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman" class="sc-1p30kpk-0 gtPuCr capsule">Oman</a></div><div class="sc-qm89yg-0 IZGy"><div class="sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv sc-umxyss-2 sc-qm89yg-1 jfaPaZ bEWzNv content"><h2 class="sc-9tb5ao-0 sc-9tb5ao-1 hhUBPB"><a class="sc-oq6ovx-0 jfDTuZ title" href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman/best-oman-holiday-destinations-b2391640.html">Best holiday destinations in Oman 2023</a></h2></div></div></div><div class="sc-ck4k2b-1 sc-1i9ikq5-0 sc-z6lbao-5 fSIXCT lfDcBe iYQOEw"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo sc-z6lbao-6 ilmvre article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a href="/travel/north-africa-middle-east/oman/muscat-travel-guide-best-hotels-city-restaurants-things-to-do-b2425143.html" aria-label="Read more about oman-overview.jpg" class="sc-ntudqq-1 jYpOAY"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2019/12/10/15/oman-overview.jpg?quality=75&width=640&crop=3%3A2%2Csmart&auto=webp" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2019/12/10/15/oman-overview.jpg?quality=75&width=375&auto=webp 375w, https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2019/12/10/15/oman-overview.jpg?quality=75&width=640&auto=webp 640w" 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cTzcpc"><h1 class="sc-1qoqv7v-2 jZzhDb"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-3 GvZhP"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 fnAcWz sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG sc-1ix0cah-0 bAsyZQ"><use href="#600f53465147d717"></use></svg></div><span class="sc-1qoqv7v-1 iJKcVr">The Middle East's best sights</span></h1></div><div class="sc-1032byu-0 kIjUtI"><figure class="sc-1cbdeug-0 lkeWpK"><img src="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=1000&auto=webp 1000w" srcSet="https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=360&auto=webp 360w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=720&auto=webp 720w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=768&auto=webp 768w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=1000&auto=webp 1000w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=1536&auto=webp 1536w, https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/01/12/16/06/Petra.jpg?quality=75&width=2000&auto=webp 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, (max-width: 1249px) 1000px, 1250px" loading="lazy" alt="" class="sc-1mc30lb-0 bNNNXy sc-1o7ge6c-0 iUnsBj"></figure><ol class="sc-1032byu-1 iwclE"><li><div class="sc-1032byu-2 bpWUoA"><h3 class="sc-1032byu-3 heXfGF">Petra, Jordan</h3><p class="sc-1032byu-4 djTRBL">Jordan’s most-visited tourist attraction also goes by the name the "Rose City" in honour of the pink sandstone cliffs it’s carved into. Dating from 300BC, the famed archaeological site consists of tombs and temples, including the magnificent 45m-high Al Khazneh, a temple with an ornate, Greek-style façade.</p></div></li><li><div class="sc-1032byu-2 bpWUoA"><h3 class="sc-1032byu-3 heXfGF">Burj Khalifa, UAE</h3><p class="sc-1032byu-4 djTRBL">The Emirate of Dubai is home to a raft of superlatives, including the world’s tallest building: the Burj Khalifa. This soaring skyscraper, completed in 2009, reaches a total height of 829.8m – just over half a mile. Visitors can experience the staggering views by booking tickets for At The Top, the tower’s observation deck.</p></div></li><li><div class="sc-1032byu-2 bpWUoA"><h3 class="sc-1032byu-3 heXfGF">Pyramids of Giza, Egypt</h3><p class="sc-1032byu-4 djTRBL">The Giza pyramid complex in Egypt is home to the only one of the seven wonders of the world that still exists: the Great Pyramid. It also boasts the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, all of which were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt, between around 2600 and 2500 BC.</p></div></li></ol></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI" data-type="Title"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-0 cTzcpc sc-62chzt-0 iJvvrI"><h1 class="sc-1qoqv7v-2 jZzhDb"><div class="sc-1qoqv7v-3 GvZhP"><svg class="sc-eaj12q-0 fnAcWz sc-culv3z-0 kOpooG sc-1ix0cah-0 bAsyZQ"><use href="#600f53465147d717"></use></svg></div><span class="sc-1qoqv7v-1 iJKcVr">More on the Middle East</span></h1></div></div><div class="sc-jqVXSH bbcTZS" data-type="ArticleX6PlusMPU"><div class="sc-19guepa-0 itQWLD sc-19guepa-4 hbDDsI wrapper"><div style="grid-area:story-tall-1" class="sc-1t3uya-0 iSVqlv story-tall-1"><div class="sc-umxyss-3 ewVAQw sc-umxyss-4 jSokxo article article-default"><div class="sc-ntudqq-0 kesoGE image-wrap"><a 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