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Middle East

Ancient civilizations meet modern luxury across the crossroads of three continents.

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Istanbul

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Dromedary camels resting on sand dunes, decorated with traditional geometric patterned blankets, readied for desert tourism excursions. - Photo by Fernando Jorge on Unsplashdeals promotions

Best Middle East Travel Deals This Winter

Winter Middle East deals unlock desert camps and mountain hikes at 23% off. Seven nights in Oman and UAE from $2,450 per person, December to February.

Marcus Rivera

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A canyon carved through red and golden sandstone with traditional Berber-style dwellings built into the rock faces, showing a winding path through a dramatic arid landscape with distant mountains. - Photo by Matt Jones on Unsplashtrip report

My Winter in Middle East: A Travel Story

A five-day winter route through Jordan and Oman, from Petra's cool-season trails to Wadi Rum's fires and Muscat's lantern-lit souq, with real prices and logistics.

Sarah Chen

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Ancient Nabataean ruins at Petra, Jordan, showing carved stone structures and facades built into and carved from the rose-red sandstone cliffs under clear desert skies. - Photo by Yousef salah on Pexelsbest of list

The Best Things to Do in Middle East

Winter turns the Middle East's harshest deserts pleasant. Here's how Petra, Wadi Rum, Dubai, Jerusalem's Old City, Muscat, AlUla and the Dead Sea stack up this season.

Sarah Chen

quick guide

A cityscape of Istanbul showing the Golden Horn waterway, with distinctive Ottoman mosque domes in the foreground, dense urban residential buildings, modern skyscrapers in the background, and boats on the blue water. - Photo by Uladzislau Petrushkevich on Unsplashquick guide

Istanbul Quick Guide: Markets, Mosques & Mezze

Discover Istanbul's enchanting blend of ancient mosques, vibrant bazaars, and incredible cuisine. Your essential guide to markets, mezze, and must-see monuments.

Emma Blackwood