The third most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sharjah is known for its culture and heritage. In all honesty, I hadn’t heard of Sharjah before being invited to visit which is quite rare for me. I had visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi but knew little about the other Erimates. I was quite …
Middle East Travel Blog Posts
The wonderful and mysterious Middle East! This fantastic region is often not visited enough by travellers even though it is crammed full of boutique hotels on steroids. Here are my Middle East travel blog posts.
Dubai is now the most visited country in the world. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I visited – I was a little concerned it might be too much. And it is too much but in such a fun way.
Dubai Old and New
Check out the best area to stay in Dubai, how to spend one day in Dubai if you have a stopover with Emirates or Etihad (Abu Dhabi is very close) and my Dubai Itinerary for 3 days for trip planning.
Don’t miss heading out on a morning desert safari and don’t miss one of the best tours I have ever done with Frying Pan Adventures.
Jordan is definitely a bucket list destination. Not only is there the amazing old city of Petra (Raiders of the Lost Ark), there are the amazing desert plains of Wadi Rum (Lawrence of Arabia) plus the Dead Sea (no movie reference sorry).
Plan this once in a lifetime trip with my Jordan Itinerary.
The Treasury at Petra in Jordan
Located on the Arabian Peninsula, sits Dubai. This wealthy and modern city is known for its luxury tourism. It also caters amazingly well to travellers looking for an action-packed vacation. Desert safaris are one of the most popular activities that entice visitors to the city and offer an unforgettable experience. A morning desert safari Dubai is one …
Dubai is the largest city, and one of the Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. Just like Jordan, this is another must-see city in the middle east. It’s a thriving metropolis, and home to the tallest building in the world – the Burj Khalifa. This one-of-a-kind shopping destination is filled with modern architecture and technological …
If you’re spending 1 day in Dubai, it’s most likely due to the fact that you’re there for a layover. However, this is only manageable with a transit visa, which you would need to organize beforehand. Although it might be tempting to opt for a 4-hour layover in Dubai, you’re really not doing yourself any …
Jordan is one of the safest countries to visit in the Middle East and to my mind one of the most stunning. And forget that it is in the Middle East – Jordan offers some absolutely extraordinary world-class things to do and see. From Petra to Wadi Rum to floating in the dead sea Jordan …