Destinations

Destinations in the Middle East or that are easily reachable from the Middle East

Qasr Al Watan – inside the new UAE Presidential Palace

Qasr Al Watan – inside the new UAE Presidential Palace

Enter a majestic Arabian adventure at Abu Dhabi’s latest cultural and architectural attraction to open its doors, Qasr Al Watan. Understanding Qasr Al …
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How to do an Abu Dhabi Stopover

How to do an Abu Dhabi Stopover

Are you planning a flight through Abu Dhabi but weighing up whether to include a stopover? What can you do in Abu Dhabi during …
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When is it Best to Visit the United Arab Emirates?

When is it Best to Visit the United Arab Emirates?

The United Arab Emirates is in the heart of the Middle East, along the Arabian Gulf.  Sitting near the Tropic of Cancer, the …
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How to get from Dubai to Ras al Khaimah

How to get from Dubai to Ras al Khaimah

An increasingly popular tourist and resort destination in the UAE is the northern Emirate of Ras al Khaimah – known locally as RAK.  RAK does …
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The UAE’s best eco-tourism sites to experience in 2023

The UAE’s best eco-tourism sites to experience in 2023

“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.” David Attenborough We …
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The fine art of dealing with Baksheesh – the gratuity culture in Egypt

The fine art of dealing with Baksheesh – the gratuity culture in Egypt

“Baksheesh” or gratuities were an area we found a little confusing on visiting Egypt so here we lay out for you some of the …
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Dubai to Muscat By Road: Essential Planning Tips

Dubai to Muscat By Road: Essential Planning Tips

Oman has long held a claim to fame as one of the Middle East’s best-kept secrets!  The secret might be slightly out …
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Carols in the Desert ~ a unique UAE experience

Carols in the Desert ~ a unique UAE experience

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr Seuss A unique Abu Dhabi experience shared by …
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Bringing Middle East Adventures to Families

Bringing Middle East Adventures to Families

Whether you live in one of the region’s modern megacities or you’re an outsider looking in and what the possibilities are, we …
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