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Middle East

Places worth the trip across Middle East.

Guides

8 Hidden Gems in Middle East for Your Next Travel Plan

Detailed practical travel advice for eight locations across the Middle East. Find out the best times to visit and specific local realities.

Top 8 Best Places to Visit in Middle East

A practical guide to the top sites in the Middle East. Includes timing, travel logistics, and honest advice for visitors.

The Top 10 Places to Visit in Middle East: A Practical Guide

A list of the top 10 places to visit in Middle East. Read practical advice on when to go, what to expect, and real drawbacks for each destination.

Places

8 places, each with the months that actually work.

Burj Khalifa

United Arab Emirates

Photo: Tim Reckmann, CC BY-SA 3.0

Cappadocia

Turkey

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Photo: Francisco Anzola, CC-BY-2.0

Hagia Sophia

Turkey

Photo: Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 3.0

Istanbul

Turkey

Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Turkey

Photo: Biologg, CC BY-SA 4.0

Petra

Jordan

Photo: Azurfrog, CC BY-SA 3.0

Wadi Rum

Jordan

Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0

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