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Middle East

Middle East

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Holidays in the Middle East

A beautifully diverse region, the Middle East sees dazzling cityscapes, ancient ruins, and enormous deserts collide, creating a medley of exciting holiday experiences. From designer shopping malls to bustling markets filled with the scent of aromatic spices, holidays in the Middle East are a sensory delight that attracts visitors from the world over.
With a rich mix of high temperatures, lofty skyscrapers, and pristine beaches, The Middle East ticks plenty of holiday boxes. Head out of town and discover endless desert landscapes, first-class golf courses, and star-studded skies. Or nestle into a city like Abu Dhabi or Dubai and be entranced with white sands, azure waters, and surreal shopping.

Destinations

We've handpicked a selection of splendid accommodations in The Middle East, including towering, luxury hotels with sprawling pools and beautiful beachfront hideaways. Find your perfect destination in the Middle East today.

Sand-kissed Sights

Sand-kissed Sights

The Middle East is alive with breathtaking sights to explore. Admire the stunning architecture of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, with its gleaming white domes, intricate marble work, and stunning chandeliers. See the diverse artworks at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and delve into rich culture, architecture, and history at Qasr Al Watan. In Dubai, visit the Dubai Museum and the Jumeirah Mosque and take the lift to the top of Burj Khalifa. Wander through the futuristic cityscape of Dubai, where skyscrapers pierce the sky and innovative architectural wonders like the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah defy gravity. Trek through the rugged landscapes of Oman's Hajar Mountains, where you can explore ancient villages, lush oases, and dramatic gorges.

Theme Parks Thrills

Theme Parks Thrills

For family days out, the Middle East houses an array of action-packed adventures. Experience full-throttle Formula 1 thrills at Yas Island’s Ferrari World Dubai whilst touring the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island. Watch your favourite onscreen characters come alive at Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi. Visit over 13,000 freely roaming animals at Sir Bani Yas Island’s 10,000-acre wildlife reserve and kayak through Mangrove National Park. Choose from a huge selection of roller coasters, chutes, and flumes at Wild Wadi Water Park or head to the Ski Dubai complex for fun on ski slopes with real snow. However you get your kicks, The Middle East has a theme park ready to impress.

food and drink

Food & Drink

Home to some of the world’s most vibrant, fragrant, and delicious tastes, holidays to the Middle East offer you the chance to try out the local cuisine right where it all began. From Harees, Majboos, Ghuzi, Madrouba and Thareed to Oozie, Jasheed, Maqluba, and Tahta Malih with Kunafa, Luqaymat, and Gahwa (Arabic Coffee) to finish your meal- there’s a whole world of new flavours to discover in the Middle East. Please bear in mind that alcohol consumption in The Middle East is allowed only in bars and on other designated premises, drinking on the street or in other public places is strictly prohibited. 

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