Middle East

Soon after the Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo opened, the Egyptian revolution took place (in January 2011) and business in Egypt ground to a halt. But now that things are a little more normal, this 191-room sleek contemporary temple to luxury is fast becoming a hotspot for well-to-do locals and...

Ask most people for their memories of Egypt and of course they’ll mention the mummies and Tutankhamen’s mask at the Cairo Museum, the tombs in The Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens or maybe even Nefertiti’s temple. These famous places in Egypt are definitely worth...

Yemen sits in the extreme south of the Arabian Peninsula and has been at the crossroads of different civilisations from its very origins. In ancient times, this was home to the Queen of Sheba. It borders both Saudi Arabia and Oman while its maritime borders are with Eritrea, Somalia...

Egypt occupies the northeast corner of Africa with its northern border the Mediterranean Sea. Its population exceeds 100 million, with many living in the cities of Cairo and Alexandria. Life revolves around the Nile that flows into the Mediterranean, having two sources: well to the south in the case...

Most visitors who explore Egypt are likely to spend some time in Cairo, exploring its rich history that dates back over a thousand years. From the Pyramids of Giza to the famous bazaars, there's a lot to discover while exploring Cairo. Besides being the capital, this city along the...

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,...