Middle East

Travelers head to the Middle East’s cities and archaeological sites to explore the area’s history, culture, museums, and religious monuments and sacred places. In Jordan, there’s the magnificent Petra, and in Israel, visitors want to see Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv’s beaches, and the Old City with the Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock. The deserts of Oman and Jordan, mountain villages, mosques, and modern cities in Dubai, Qatar, and Kuwait are more attractions of the Middle East.

This Destination is a Less Touristy Alternative to Petra

This Destination is a Less Touristy Alternative to Petra

A group of people hiking in the Nanhma Valley of Pakistan
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The Saudi dish Jareesh
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A dining table set outdoors featuring a variety of traditional dishes arranged on green and white checkered cloth
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Pair of photos from Abu Dhabi, one showing stairs and tiles at the Cultural Center, and one showing a portrait of an artist in his studio
A Guide to Abu Dhabi's World-class Museums and Galleries
Aerial view of the Red Sea Project's shoreline hotel and Shurayrah Island
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Scenes from Oman (Al Bustan Palace, and the door of a traditional home)
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Aerial view of a coastal luxury resort with overwater villas forming a circular arrangement around a sandy island
T+L's Hotel Review of Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Saudi Arabia
Table Mountain visible across the beach with beachgoers in the foreground and blue sky above, Cape Town, South Africa
Travel + Leisure Readers' 10 Favorite Cities in Africa and the Middle East of 2025
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates.
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Exterior of Chedi Muscat
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Deep Dive Dubai pool
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view of coast town with blue water in front with a small boat in the water and behind the scene of a town in front of dry mountain view
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Skyline of Abu Dhabi viewed from a waterfront with sand and palm trees
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A concept rendering of a Disneyland-inspired theme park in Abu Dhabi, featuring futuristic structures and vibrant colors
Disney Just Announced a New Theme Park in the Middle East—What We Know
Dubai skyline featuring modern skyscrapers and a waterfront view
This Is the Safest City in the World for Women Traveling Solo—and It’s Not in Europe or the U.S.
Empty deckchairs with umbrellas and sunbeds at the JBR beach in Dubai. Travel and vacation destinations in United Arab Emirates
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Dubai skyline the capital city of United Arab Emirates
The Best Times to Visit Dubai for Beautiful Weather, Lower Prices, and Smaller Crowds
Aerial view of cityscape and skyscraper at sunset in Dubai Marina
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Scuba divers at Deep Dive Dubai
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An Arab man leading camels on a sand dune in the desert with Dubai skyline in the background.
This Glamorous Middle Eastern City Has Luxury Hotels, Thrilling Desert Adventures, and Michelin-starred Dining
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Aerial view of the infinity pool on floor 77 at Address Beach Resort Dubai
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Exterior of FIVE LUXE JBR
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