Activities in Middle East
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Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara Day Trip from Beirut
by Viator
Take a full-day trip to the amazing cities of Anjar, Baalbek and Ksara, and immerse yourself in a captivating world of Lebanese history. The cities of Baalbek…Not LP reviewed
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Desert Archery
A beautiful and intriguing sport, not dissimilar to a game of golf, but with a bow instead of a club and desert terrain instead of a putting green. Training is provided and it's around 50 per person for two hours with a guide and equipment.
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Amman Waves
Your children will love you for taking them to this Western-style waterpark, about 15km south of town on the highway to the airport. Note that adults should respect local sensibilities and wear appropriate swimwear (no Speedos or bikinis).
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Desert Eco Tours
A good choice for wilderness tours is the reputable Desert Eco Tours, which does half-day to multi-day jeep, camel and hiking tours in the Negev, Sinai (St Katherine's Monastery) and southwestern Jordan. Prices don't include border taxes.
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Bet Oren Riding Stables
If you enjoy horse riding, visit Bet Oren Riding Stables which offers rides for around ₪100 per hour. Prices come down if you come with a group. Bet Oren is a 20-minute drive south of Haifa, just off the road to Daliyat al-Karmel.
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Gym 20
Beirutis are buff, and keep themselves so by submitting themselves to a whole host of pumping and perking procedures. Most gyms only admit members for one month or more, but hotel health clubs are an exception to the rule. Try Gym 20.
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Private 4x4 Desert and Wadi Safari - Wahiba and Wadi Bani Khalid
9 hours (Departs Muscat, Oman)
by Viator
Your 4x4 vehicle will take you through the fascinating Hajar Mountains, and the town of Ibra to Wadi Bani Khalid, one of Oman's most beautiful wadis (dry river…Not LP reviewed
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Peter Bugel Tours
Caters for travellers who are interested in desert culture, geology and botany. It's a sophisticated outfit run by a fellow who speaks Dutch, German, English and Swiss-German. Overnight trips cost from US$350 for a group of seven.
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Private Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing Tour - The Arabian Jewel
9 hours (Departs Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
by Viator
On this private city sightseeing tour you will discover the wonders of Abu Dhabi, capital of the Emirates, known as the Arabian Jewel. Jebel Ali Port, the…Not LP reviewed
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Ahmad Pourseyedi
Ahmad Pourseyedi 'Charming old rogue' Ahmad's septuagenarian legs have seen better days and his history is sometimes awry, but he's delightful company as he recalls anecdotes while driving sedately around the Kashani hinterlands.
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Polyglot Language Institute
Beginner courses and conversation classes in Arabic, French, German and English. A 10-week Arabic course with three classes per week costs Dh2050 including materials. Private tuition costs around Dh8000 for 25 90-minute lessons.
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Royal Racing Club
The Royal Racing Club holds horse and camel races in spring and summer, and offers horse-riding classes. Details are available from the club, located off the Desert Highway and on the way to Queen Alia airport.
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O-Fun
Tel Aviv is flat and traffic is relatively light so it's easy to get around by bike. A few streets even have dedicated bike paths, such as Rothschild Blvd, Ben-Gurion Ave and Ben-Zion Ave. For rentals, try O-Fun Bicycle Rental.
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Siam Divers
The friendly Siam Divers is one of the best value, with the PADI open water going for US$200. For certified divers there are two guided dives a day. There are live-aboards such as the three-day Sinai experience for US$370.
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Private Half Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour
5 hours (Departs Amman, Jordan)
by Viator
You will leave your Amman Hotel and head to Jerash - the most complete and well preserved city of the Roman Empire. Nestled in a green and well-watered valley…Not LP reviewed
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Boat Tours
Water taxis run regularly from the tourist enterprise office in Shaab to Kuwait Towers for KD.500 per person. Nuzha Touristic Enterprises can organise half- and whole-day boat trips to Failaka Island and other locations.
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Al Futtaim Training Centre
One-day desert driving courses are Dh300 per person or Dh450 for two people. Additional passengers are charged at Dh150 per person. The centre doesn’t provide training vehicles, so you’ll need your own car.
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Scubatec Diving Centre
Scubatec runs classes for PADI certification, rents equipment to experienced divers, and leads two-dive trips off Khor Fakkan. With a few days’ notice staff can also arrange dives to the Gulf’s pearl beds.
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Private 4x4 Safari - The Green Mountain
10 hours (Departs Muscat, Oman)
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You start your private tour in the morning and drive from Muscat to Fanjah. You will stop at Wadi Fanjah and continue to Birkat Al Mawz. Passing the Fort that…Not LP reviewed
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Arabian Ranches Golf Club
If you’ve golfed in the American southwest (ie Palm Springs or Scottsdale) you’ll feel right at home on this 18-hole desert-style course designed by former golf champion Ian Baker-Finch. Nine-hole play also available.
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Jerusalem Bowling Centre
The Jerusalem Bowling Centre is located in Talpiot. Games cost 22NIS between 10am and 6pm and 27NIS from 6pm to 2am. On weekends the price is 30NIS per game. If you play twice, a third game is free.
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Tour Dubai
Departs close to Radisson Blu Hotel in Deira. One-hour Creek tours aboard a dhow with pre-recorded English commentary. The two-hour dinner cruise includes a buffet, soft drinks and taped music; alcohol is available.
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Hamam-e Ebrahim Khan
The Hamam-e Ebrahim Khan, one of Iran’s few traditional bathhouses where men can still be rubbed, scrubbed and beaten. The welcoming manager might show women around if it’s not busy.
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Horse-riding
Horse-riding on Midan at-Tahrir, opposite the Honda building, costs around YRI1000 for a five-minute ride around the square, and around YRI200 for a photograph sitting on a horse. Ask for the bright orange horse.
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Guide Horizon
Hires out desert dune buggies for excursions into the Negev; a three-hour trip with breakfast goes for around 350 while an overnight trip, including cook-out and sauna upon return to the home base, goes for 800.
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