MIDDLE EAST LUXURY HOLIDAYS

The Middle East is the cradle of civilization. The people who lived in the valley of the Tigris and Eufrates and in the Levant were the first to use the alphabet.

The most visited countries in the region are probably Turkey with its palaces and mosques in Istanbul and its beaches on the Mediterranean and Agean coast and Israel with its good tourist infrastructure, the city of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Jordan, Syria and Lebanon are easy to visit as well. They are compact countries with lots of sights on a small surface and a friendly population. The countries of the Persian Gulf are somewhat less visited. Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have all benefited from the oil boom. Their societies are still pretty conservative though except for Bahrain.

Yemen is located at the southern tip of the Arabian peninsula. The country is extremely beautiful, travel can be a bit tough, however. Iran has started to open up and is rapidly becoming one of the most interesting detsinations in the regions. Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz are all very old cities with beautiful old centres. Iraq is hard to get to and due to the political climate you should ask yourself twice if you really want to. It does have many interesting historical sights however.

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	AL BUNSTAN PALACE
	Oman / Middle East Set between the Hajar Mountains and the breathtaking Al Bustan Bay, The Al Bustan Palace combines Arabic... Click for more information

	AL MAHA
	Dubai / Middle East Al Maha is an exclusive oasis, located 45 minutes from Dubai, set within a 225-square-kilometer desert... Click for more information

	AL QASR
	Dubai / Middle East Elevated as if to emphasise its splendour, Al Qasr is the Palace at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah, The... Click for more information

	BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT AND SPA
	Dubai / Middle East Emerging from the heart of the desert, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is an elegant desert... Click for more information

	BURJ AL ARAB
	Dubai / Middle East Designed in the shape of a magnificent billowing sail, the dramatic and futuristic Burj Al Arab rises... Click for more information

	DAR AL MASYAF
	Dubai / Middle East The luxurious Summer Houses of Dar Al Masyaf are Madinat Jumeirah\'s most intimate hideaway. Based on... Click for more information

	EVASON HIDEAWAY AT ZIGHY BAY
	Oman / Middle East Set between rocky mountains and an endless crescent of pure sand, this brand new resort blends traditional... Click for more information

	JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL
	Dubai / Middle East One of Dubia\'s most recognised landmarks, a breaking wave forever frozen in time, the jumeirah beach... Click for more information

	RITZ CARLTON DUBAI
	Dubai / Middle East Set in lush landscaped gardens facing the glittering blue Arabian Gulf, the hotel exudes the intimacy... Click for more information

	SHANGRI-LA BARR AL JISSAH RESORT AND SPA
	Oman / Middle East Exclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, Shangri-La\'s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sultanate... Click for more information

	THE CHEDI MUSCAT
	Oman / Middle East The Chedi, Muscat is a stylish boutique desert oasis epitomising the simplicity and beauty of its destination.... Click for more information