It may be unknown to a lot of people that Oman is one of the most beautiful places in the Arab land. This country is a mixture of desert and pristine coastlines. One can say that it is an oasis in the desert because of the huge palm trees that stand tall in almost all corners of the country. It is also accentuated by the beauty of the immense deserts and craggy hills. Those who have had the pleasure to travel in this part of the world can attest to the unspoiled natural beauty of the place.

You probably heard that there is a new set as the 7 wonders of the world. One of them is the mysterious Petra located in the heart of Jordan in the Middle East. When you get to visit this place you’ll understand why it is worthy to be named as one of the 7 wonders. Petra was only discovered in 1812 after being “lost” for roughly 300 years. So all in all this ancient city has been in existence for over 400 years now. This is a one-of-a kind place because the whole city was contoured and painstakingly carved from a huge rock face – a city built on rocks! The people that constructed it were the desert tribe called the Nabateans that settled there and started trade up to Syria.

United Arab Emirates is becoming the center for notable developments. Another exciting landmark that can be looked forward to in UAE’s near future is the Hollywood-based theme park. The theme park will be based on the blockbuster hits that were produced in Hollywood – a project that will cost 42.5 billion. Ruwaad Holdings, a company that handles real estate, hospitality and tourism investment and development, will handle this project. In order to realize this project Ruwaad Holdings signed in a long term licensing contract with Paramount Licensing. However, it is not Paramount Pictures that will be supplying the fund, instead they will be the give right to use Paramount’s intellectual property library.

Are you wondering where to go on vacation and Europe is too expensive and everywhere else is too hot or two crowded? Well if so I have just the place: there is this little island in the middle of nowhere that nearly no one has heard of but is still gorgeous and has so much to do for such a small place, yes I am talking about Bahrain! This amazing Island in the Middle East has been developing and improving economically over the past but it has also become more and more tourist friendly. Bahrain hosts the annual Formula 1 which is a huge event for racing lovers and people who just like to hang alike!

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a beautiful country. It is small, and has very few resources, but never-the-less, it has so many treasures to offer the world and the people.
Every corner of Jordan tells a story, the story of Lot and the dead sea, the story of Jesus & Moses, and the story of the roman empire ...

Palestine may not be the first thing we see on a tourist’s map or coming out of a tourist’s mouth because of political and war reasons. All we know about Palestine is what we hear and see from T.V such as war and people dieing and that they are not living in peace. But what we don’t see is how wonderful Palestine can be, and that it is one of the best places to visit for all types of tourists.

All of the greatest religions originated in Palestine such as Christianity, Islam, and even Judaism which makes Palestine the perfect place to visit if you’re interested in learning about religion and how it came about. And that’s not all, there is a lot of amazing places to visit, there is The Noble Sanctuary, Bethlehem, The Holy Sepulcher, Nazareth, and so much more you will just not know where to begin. Palestine has over 101 hotels, 114 tour & travel agencies, 15 tourist transport companies, 248 souvenir shops, 110 tourist restaurants, and 43 parks which makes it more suitable for the visit.

Lebanon is one of the many countries in the middle east where civilizations meet.
Its land is full of places that tell the story of time; Tyre, Sidon, Baalback, Byblos and the capital Beirut.
Beirut, with its million-plus inhabitants, conveys a sense of life and energy that is immediately apparent. A city with a venerable past, 5,000 years ago Beirut was a prosperous town on the Canaanite and Phoenician coast. Beirut survived a decade and a half of conflict and so has earned the right to call itself “the City that could not die”.

The land that was once called Mesopotamia, is the land between the two rivers, Iraq. This country is full of archeological and historical treasures that have been covered in blood for too many years.
Places like Babylon, Ur, Samarra, Nineveh or Ninawa and Nimrud are cities that take you thousands of years back, to times when life was something out of a fairytale or a lantern.
Civilizations that preceded the Persian, Greek and Roman empires are still hiding behind walls and under the soil and need to be re-excavated to understand the Assyrian ways of travel, religion and art and more.

Syria is home to some of the best historical sites in the world.
The country is a perfect destination for those interested in history, archaeology and architecture, or the culture of the Middle East.

In Syria, traditional and modern life have blended: Clubs, bars and cafes have sprouted near historic sites in Damascus and Aleppo. And this odd juxtaposition actually adds to the country's allure.

Since ancient times Yemen has enchanted travelers, merchants, philosophers and kings with its hidden secrets and wealth, and has lived up to the meaning of its name; Blessings and Prosperity.

The climate in Yemen is obvious; there are no distinctive limits between the seasons. There are two main seasons (summer and winter). During summer the climate is hot with high humidity dominating in the coastal area. In winter the climate in the coastal area is relatively moderate.

Here is a glimpse of the treasures of Yemen, and the best places the must be seen when in the land of Sheba:

Sweifya or Swefieh was a small area near the sixth circle in Amman, but now it has grown enormously!
It is the center of shopping that everyone heads to when in need of a variety of things, such as clothes, shoes, fast food, gold & Jewelry, presents and gifts, make-up and perfumes, and even cars!
In this shopping vicinity, you will find nearly all the famous brands you can think of, from McDonalds & Hardy’s, to MANGO & ZARA, and even the BMW Agency!

If you are looking for super stores, then Sweifya is the place to go, where you will have the choice to shop from the famous Safeway, or a bit down the street at COZMO!

A holy site that lies on the east bank of the river Jordan, 27 miles west of Amman and just a few miles away from the dead sea. It is believed that it is the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago.
This important site of early Christianity is mentioned in the Bible, and John the Baptist is mentioned in the Holy Koran as “Yahia”.

Within the folds of the Jordan Valley, and Rum Mountains, lies the lowest point on the face of the earth; The Dead Sea. Rich in minerals and ten times saltier than seawater, it is buoyant. No matter how large you are, or even if you don’t know how to swim, you will float! It is also a great spa; the water is so soothing and the sunrays of the Jordanian sun are filtered, the rich mineral black mud is also great treatment for skin and bone disorders.
Its importance is also biblical; it is believed to have been the home to some biblical cities from antiquity, like Sodom and Gomorrah.

When we hear anybody say Saudi Arabia, we think hot, dry dessert!
Some of us will also think oil, money and tall buildings!
Well, there is a lot in Saudi Arabia that meets the eye; beautiful Bedouin desserts, hospitable people and two of the most sacred holy places for the Muslim world; Mecca and the Medina.

Saudi Arabia’s main cities of Riyadh and Jeddah have shopping malls for everybody, great for shopping and spending the time. There are also fast food restaurants to please all tastes.