Middle East travel destinations to discover

The Middle East features ultra-modern architecture, ancient heritage sites, and diverse desert landscapes.

In the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a city unlike any other, rising out of the desert, home to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, and Palm Jumeirah, a constructed palm shaped archipelago. In Abu Dhabi you'll find the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

In Saudi Arabia you can experience the historic district of Diriyah in Riyadh with its traditional mud-brick architecture as well Jeddah's UNESCO world heritage listed Al-Balad district with its distinctive coral-stone buildings and narrow alleys plus the scenic waterfront of Jeddah Corniche.

Visiting Oman you'll find a nation defined by its rugged landscapes and traditional fortifications. The capital, Muscat, is home to Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Mutrah Corniche.

In Qatar, a visit to coastal capital of Doha will give you the opportunity to experience the traditional Souq Waqif market for spcies ,textiles, and handicrafts, and the impressive architecture of the Katara Cultural Village.

Round out your Middle East travel itinerary with a visit to Jordan, where you can witness the ancient city of Petra, float in the Dead Sea, and see The Citadel and Roman Theatre in Amman.

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