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Middle East video gallery (09)

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  1. Lonely Planet's lightning guide to Dubai.

    Lonely Planet, Dubai

    by Lonely Planet Television

  2. Go on, plunge into the Middle East. If it gets too chaotic, seek peace in a mosque or paradise among the dunes. Note: we mistakenly refer to Istanbul as the capital of Turkey in this film. The capital is Ankara. Apologies for the mistake.

    Middle East, Israel

    by Lonely Planet Television

  3. Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet, presents his slideshow on two contrasting cities of Israel - the old historical and Holy City Jerusalem, versus the modern, hi-tech, business centre of Tel Aviv.

    Tony Wheeler, Tel Aviv

    by Lonely Planet Television

  4. Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, reminisces on Shiraz, a very intellectual city of poetry and politics. Go to the Tombs of Hafez to witness the reverence for Iran's most popular poet and just outside the city are the spectacular ruins of Persepolis. Unfortunately the only thing you can't expect is, to enjoy a glass of Shiraz in Shiraz.

    Shiraz, Iran

    by Lonely Planet Television

  5. First sung by a freed black slave, the call to prayer is a vital part of the Islamic tradition. Baxter Jackson visits the Middle East to find out all about it. (2007)

    Islamic tradition, Middle East

    by Baxter Jackson

  6. Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, visits Muscat in Oman. Drop your jaw at the over-the-top glamour of the Al Bustan and the Chedi hotels. Do check out the Sultan's Palace on the Waterfront. And if you're up for some shopping, there are plenty of bazaars to visit where your challenge is to purchase the most tacky souvenir. Tony's prize is a mosque alarm clock.

    Tony Wheeler, Muscat

    by Lonely Planet Television

  7. The Middle Eastern city of Qatar is the point where the desert and the international world of finance meet. Lonely Planet film maker Tony Jackson gives his account of the city highlights…

    Tony Jackson, Qatar

    by Lonely Planet Television

  8. Tony Wheeler, founder of Lonely Planet rediscovers the capital of Syria - Damascus. The oldest continuously-inhabited city in the world, it has a place in history and you can feel it.

    Tony Wheeler, Syria

    by Lonely Planet Television

  9. Tony Wheeler, one of the founders of Lonely Planet, takes us back to the historical city Tripoli. The ancient citadels, mosques and baths will keep you amazed and the endless bazaars with an eclectic array of apparel on offer will make shopping an experience to remember.

    Tony Wheeler, Lebanon

    by Lonely Planet Television

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