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Turkey

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United Arab Emirates

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Israel

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Saudi Arabia

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Iran

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Jordan

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Lebanon

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Oman

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Syria

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Qatar

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Bahrain

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Iraq

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Kuwait

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Yemen

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Georgia

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Azerbaijan

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Armenia

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Palestine

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   People, culture & history, stark beautiful terrains 


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  Heat and Conservatism 


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  The best place on Earth in spite of all! 

 

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Dubai  

Jumeirah Beach

Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

 20 Reviews  The public beach is the beach pretty much next door to the burj al arab and the jumeirah beach hotel. Just ask the taxi to take you to Jumeirah Beach Or JBR (the new development with a public beach... 

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Dubai  

Taxis

Taxis, Dubai

 32 Reviews  The fastest way of getting around the city, especially to places not well-connected by the metro is by taxi. though most malls have a metro station beside them, the walks can be long, as is the case... 

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Grosvenor House West Marina Beach By Le Meridien

 4 Reviews and 865 Opinions  Run by le Méridien, the Grosvenor House hotel is one of the group's most luxurious hotels in Dubai.... 

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Istanbul  

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

 326 Reviews  The Baths of the Sultan and the Queen Mother, dating from the late 16th century, and decorated in Rococo style in the 18th, consist of multiple rooms - a caldarium, a tepidarium and a frigidarium. The... 

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Esans Hotel

 7 Reviews and 172 Opinions  a very new hotel. very near to grande museums and sophia dome. sea is very near to hotel. we enjoy... 

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Qatar  

The City Centre Shopping Complex

The City Centre Shopping Complex, Qatar

 14 Reviews  The City Centre is the biggest shopping mall in Qatar. Here you will find almost everything you are looking for. Most things are not really that much cheaper in Qatar, than it is in Europe, so finding... 

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Jerusalem  

The Wailing Wall (Western Wall)

The Wailing Wall (Western Wall), Jerusalem

 70 Reviews  The most sacred spot in Judaism - the remaining wall of the second temple. A huge plaza (tight security) afronts the place of worship, as orthodox and religious jews congregate throughout the day to... 

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The King David Jerusalem

 5 Reviews and 266 Opinions  Without doubt, the King David Hotel is the most famous and prestigious hotels in Israel and possibly... 

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Tel Aviv-Yafo  

Old Jaffa

Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv-Yafo

 133 Reviews  wheel bee - rental of all kind of bicycle, i chooes the electric bike and rented it for a whole week. it was very fun and easy to ride the city frpm place to place. cheaper then public transportation. 

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Jiddah  

Shopping Malls

Shopping Malls, Jiddah

 15 Reviews  Formerly Tahlia street, now Prince Mohammed Street is the place to visit for signature brand conscious shoppers. You'll find most US & European brands here from Armani to D&G, Mango to UCB, even Levis... 

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Bahrain  

night clubs

night clubs, Bahrain

 9 Reviews  This is an ALERT to Parents of minors!!! Most clubs in Bahrain allow minors to enter , as well to drink alcohol, mingle and dance with adults. I have been to most of them to check how did my 16 year... 

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Amman  

Roman Theatre

Roman Theatre, Amman

 35 Reviews  This is a landmark of Amman. The theatre is very big and situated in Downtown Amman. The structure dates from c 170 AD. It could seat an audience of more than 6000 people. Do climb to the top for... 

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Bodrum  

Halikarnas Disco

Halikarnas Disco, Bodrum

 23 Reviews  Do not go to the Halikarnas disco basically because of the way the staff there treat you if you are English. And overall the club entertainment is *** anyway. You are not allowed digital cameras in... 

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Petra  

The Treasury

The Treasury, Petra

 69 Reviews  The "Treasury" was built some time between 100 BC to 200 AD. It is 40m high and is adorned by a 3.5m high urn which people once believed to have hidden the wealth of the Nabateans - hence the name,... 

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Ephesus  

Virgin Mary House

Virgin Mary House, Ephesus

 23 Reviews  The house of Virgin Mary is considered to be the last home of Mother Mary. The Christians visit here for pilgrimage and it has been also visited by the last 3 popes. Outside the house, you can find 3... 

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Q:  Hi again! We will arrive in Cesme from Chios by ferry in June. From Cesme we are going to Selcuk for 4 days. Is it possible to... 

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A: I don't know about all bus companies, but there are buses departing from Cesme's Uçkuyular Bus Terminal to Izmir's Büyük Otogar (main bus terminal), from which it's easy... 

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