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...

The land wears its rich past like an invisible cloak. Mystery and romance floats in the air; it seeps through the walls of the souks; and flows past the columns of its grand ruins. Syria’s classical ruins, bustling souks and dreamy mosques are from the pages of a One...

Dubai is a city on steroids in the middle of a desert, yet it's full of life, action and fun. Dubai is packed with attractions such as  Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountains, Palm Jumeirah island, or the Atlantis Resort with its water park and famed dolphin experience. But most visitors...

If you are planning to visit Dubai, there is an incredible range of activities, sights and experiences to enjoy after sunset all year round. Temperatures during the daytime might soar in summer, but no matter what season, Dubai at night is always comfortable to explore. Dubai lives up to...

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...

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...