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Petra was carved from solid rock in the 5th and 6th centuries BC and was the capital of the Nabatean Arabs. Visit in the evening for the most atmospheric experience and walk through the beautiful Siq passageway to view the awe-...

A staple of Egyptian cuisine is Ful Medames, which is a dish of cooked fava beans served with olive oil and familiar spices such as cumin - which is perhaps the most commonly used spice in Egypt.

Away from the pyramids, deserts and cities, you’ll find in Egypt an inspiring collection of beaches and resorts on which to unwind.

Jordan is full of ruins, but perhaps the most alluring are the Roman ruins, that can’t help but look a little out place surrounded by the vast red rocky desert

The Nile is the world’s longest river. It travels a wonderfully scenic path through a collection of African countries - all the way from the tip of Egypt to Uganda.

A trip to the vibrant metropolis of Cairo can be intimidating at first but more than worth it. Visit the medieval sites in Old Cairo, the Egyptian Museum in the centre of the city (which is filled with ancient treasures), go sh...

The King’s highway, as mentioned in the Old Testament follows a hilltop route over the length of Jordan and flows through much of the country’s most beautiful countryside.

There are only a handful of nature reserves in Jordan, but each of them are beautiful and many provide something a little bit different to the country’s mostly desert landscape.

Emirati cuisine is a fairly recognisable blend of many Middle Eastern and Asian flavours, with similarities to Palestinian and Levant cuisines. But today, the UAE’s diet is a modern mix of international dishes and flavour...

Shopping is high on the agenda for many visitors to the UAE, and many of course head straight to the gigantic, luxurious malls of Dubai, but for a more local approach we suggest a trip to the souks. In Dubai, try the Deira dist...

Jordanian cuisine shares many characteristics with Lebanese, Turkish and Palestinian cuisine, and, more recently is beginning to be ever more influenced by the ethnic diasporas that have made their homes in Jordan - from Armeni...

Is there a more intriguing destination for shoppers than the biggest shopping mall in the world? The Dubai Mall has a unfathomable 1,200 retail outlets, from luxury names such as Chanel and Cartier, to high street stores like F...

In contrast to the impressive modernity of the UAE’s major cities, you’ll find a beautiful and ornate collection of Mosques that range from the historic 15th century Al Badiyah Mosque in Fujairah that sits at just 1...

While Jordan is a relatively liberal society, it’s best to remain modest and vigilant. Don’t expect the religious policing of places such as Saudi Arabia or Dubai, but equally, do expect immodest dress and public di...

While Dubai isn’t nearly as strict as you may have been led to believe, there are some laws and differences in etiquette that you need to be aware of before you go. First and foremost, dress conservatively. When in public...

The UAE is a surprisingly eclectic beach destination. There’s the city beaches along the skyscraper-clad coast of Dubai, the golden sandy beaches along Abu Dhabi's island-studded coastline, the luxurious sandy resorts aro...

The entire country is dotted with sites of religious importance, many of them located in the Jordan Valley.

The last remaining wonder of the ancient world. You’ll find the Pyramids of Giza in the southwestern suburbs of Cairo.

One of the middle east’s youngest capital cities, Amman is youthful and energetic, filled with impressive sights such as the Umayyad Palace and the Roman Theatre and a flurry of contemporary museums and galleries.

Founded more than 2000 years ago by Alexander the Great, Alexandria is the stuff of mystery and legend. The city was once the home of the Pharos lighthouse that marked the ancient harbour entrance, and the Great Library which w...

Dubai is a phenomenal city. The intense modernity of the city alone is worth the visit with its soaring skyscrapers, theme-park like shopping malls and manmade islands that stretch out into the Persian Gulf. But the star of the...

There are so many temples to see in Egypt, each more impressive than the next.

The stark and rugged beauty of the Sinai Peninsula is at its best at the peak of Mt Sinai. Here you can lookout onto vistas of breathtaking mountain landscapes that are stunningly silhouetted when the sun sets in the distance.<...

Adventurers should journey into the desert that hugs close to the coastlines outside of the UAE’s cities. Whether you just go for a hike or something a little bit more daring… You’ll find plenty to do, from d...

The Dead Sea is the lowest point of dry land on earth and it’s known for its extremely salty waters that make you float as though entirely weightless.