Category Archives - Middle East Holidays

Oman's starlit skies seem made for the Arabian Nights story tales. The country's landscape flows from imposing mountains to ever-shifting dunes to sandy beaches along a pristine coastline. On one hand, you'll see majestic forts dating back from the 16th century and on the other, you'll visit Muscat's bustling souks. It’s the perfect blend of Arabia's modern spirit and ancient soul. Much of Oman is sparsely populated making it a country...

    Calm, welcoming, quiet and probably what Dubai would have been (without the evident modernisation) about 20 years ago. This was my first impression of Muscat, Omans’ Capital city. My last impression was of a little Arabian Utopia. Oman is a subtle blend of old world charm and modern development. It has everything that Dubai does – on a much, much smaller scale and in a far, far more understated manner!...

Dubai, a part of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the richest cities in the world. The city is expected to attract about 15 million tourists by 2015. Euromonitor – the London-based marketing intelligence firm - ranked Dubai as the 7th most visited city in 2009. The city has numerous tourist attractions, and is often referred to as the 'shopping capital of the world'. Sensing the widespread appeal for shopping...