Middle East

Doha is a modern Middle Eastern city and the capital of Qatar, one of the world's highest per capita incomes. If you have ever wondered what a Middle Eastern city looked like, the glitz and glamour of Doha will surprise you. There are many things to do in Doha,...

Egypt's origins date back to centuries before BC and one of the compelling reasons to visit this African country is to see the reminders of the civilisation dating back all those years. Its pharaoh's built massive tombs that have fascinated archaeologists and historians for many years. The Nile, which...

The capital of Lebanon, Beirut, was once regarded as the jewel of the Middle East. It still has much to recommend it with peace coming to a city that was once divided into East and West during the Civil War. The internal struggles lasted for years in the second...

The capital of Jordan and its largest city, there are plenty of things to do in Amman. It is in the north of this Middle East country, with a population of around a million representing 10% of the national figure. Its appeal within Jordan is such that a further...

Jordan is a relatively stable monarchy within the troubled Middle East. With conflict surrounding it, the only real impact of those troubles in Jordan is the fact that it hosts many refugees, recently Syrian but initially Palestinian. Jordan has a border with Israel and the West Bank, having been...

Dubai is a city that has sprouted out of the sand to become an uber-modern skyscraper city with luxurious resorts and incredible attractions. You might also be surprised to find lots of beaches in Dubai. What was a desert not so long ago is now a global hub for...