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Why visit Middle East

The Middle East is a grand epic, a cradle of civilisations and a beautiful, complicated land that's home to some of the planet's most hospitable people.

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Explore these ruins to grasp the extent of the Roman Empire, from Western Europe to North Africa to the Middle East.

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Things to Know

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.

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Best Neighborhoods

Tap into the pulsing energy of lesser-known neighborhoods in major cities with this list of the hottest happenings now.

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Best Road Trips

After years of living in the Middle East, writer Jenny Walker recently set off on move back to Europe, driving the whole way. Here’s why.

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Traveling with Kids

Move over Orlando. Not content with boasting the world’s tallest building, an indoor ski slope and a palm-shaped island, Dubai is now also striving to…

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5 Shops

Abu Dhabi's humble roots are difficult to unearth. Following its oil boom, the city has become a playground for the Gulf’s rich and famous. But beyond the…

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