The Middle East and India’s exotic aura attracts history buffs and adventure seekers looking to expand their cultural horizons. Egypt’s pyramids and Jordan’s lost city of Petra are must-see landmarks, while souks (markets), breath-taking mosques and desert safaris also make for great exploring. Wander among spices, sandalwood and silks in Mumbai. Arabian Gulf cruises to the United Arab Emirates and Oman provide a look at the modern-day Middle East, with the world’s biggest buildings and malls.
Ashdod is a gateway to Jerusalem and is sacred to more than a third of the people on Earth, with its Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Yad Vashem Memorial Museum. Wander along the seaside promenade, or dip your toes in the Dead Sea waters, long known for their health benefits.
Aqaba’s sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the Red Sea, and Jordanians hope to preserve them through careful planning. Discover the UNESCO treasure of Petra (an ancient rock-carved Nabataean city once lost to the Western world) and the wonders of the Wadi Rum.
Abu Dhabi is a bustling city with astonishing sky scrapers, wide, tree-lined boulevards, and some of the most elite cultural destinations. This city is considered the wealthiest city in the world, but still retains a humble charm with its central souk and artisan hub for traditional crafts.
Home to the world’s biggest shopping mall, tallest skyscraper, and dozens of ultra-glamourous luxury hotels, Dubai is truly a modern wonder. After exploring the new sites of the city, find yourself amongst traditional winding souks and local charm.
A spicy destination of colour and chaos, the city formally known as Bombay is a deafening collision of contrasts and culture. Known as the City of Dreams, Mumbai is at once an economic centre, fashion hub and home for Bollywood’s world of glamour. This is the real India, and Mumbai is a city of unparalleled extremes and contradictions.
Oman, “The Pearl of Mystic Arabia”, is wedged between the Arabian Gulf and the Western Al Hajar Mountains. Discover a city surrounded by neat gardens – with streets lined by palm trees and crumbling Portuguese forts. Explore a range of domes, towers and marbled Arabic archways, as you’re immersed in a city where a traditional conservative outlook mingles with a pragmatic modern approach.
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