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Kuwait is much more than just another oil-rich Gulf state. It may be small, but a visitor here will see that it has consistently punched above its weight: from the burgeoning art scenes to the gleaming skyscrapers.
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For a city that played host to the romance of Anthony and Cleopatra, Alexandria had fallen from grace by 1798 when Napoleon landed there.A small fishing village of 5000 people then, it has grown into the most Mediterranean part of Egypt with the impressive architecture.
Amman is the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery and archaeological ruins on earth. With one of the wonders of the world, some of the best diving spots and a sumptuous spa resorts at the Dead Sea, Jordan is a top destination for visitors seeking history and luxury on their travels.
Bahrain is one of the most interesting Gulf countries, a place that shows its Portuguese, Persian and Arabic influences in its architecture, its attitudes and its friendliness.
Beirut is a cliché. A city referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’. It’s not of course; it’s far more vibrant, interesting and chaotic than Paris could ever be, but the comparison is less about Paris and more about Beirut.
Cairo is chaos, history and magic combined: It is a place that at first glance can be overwhelming, yet has countless places to escape from the crowds and the hours just after dawn can be (relatively) peaceful.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is believed by some to have been the site of the Biblical Garden of Eden. Strolling down Roman streets, by Ottoman bathhouses and the medieval citadel certainly gives visitors a sense of just how ancient it is.
Dubai is unlike anywhere else in the Middle East. A city of gleaming towers, huge shopping malls and - if you know where to look – Bedouin culture. It also has a thriving art and culture scene and some of the best restaurants in the world.
Istanbul is in the midst of a perfect storm of publicity at the moment. Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2010, one of the top places to visit this year according to the New York Times, and recently named as the hippest city in the world by Newsweek, Istanbul promises a lot and delivers more.
Jeddah is one of the most diverse, fascinating and chaotic places in the Middle East. As far removed from the austere sheen of Riyadh as you can get, Jeddah is the world’s gateway to Mecca and Medina and has long been the commercial centre of Saudi Arabia.
Situated at the tip of the spectacular Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh is the ultimate resort destination. Miles of sandy beaches, some of most beautiful underwater life in the world and a warm Bedouin culture.
Vienna is one of the great European capitals, a city of music, art and architecture; once the seat of great power, today Vienna is one of Europe’s highlights and a place everyone should visit once.
