Middle East

The Middle East is a geo-political entity in the south-western region of Asia, which is flanked by North Africa and South-eastern Europe. Through the trackless centuries, this region has played a key role in world affairs, and brags a remarkable history of civilization. Middle East's cultural heritage is unfathomable. It's the birthplace of the major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Bahai.

Although the abundance of crude oil deposits has brought economic prosperity to the region, the dominance of religion in the daily affairs have kept it a remarkably conservative community. Nonethelss, it boasts a fascinating tradition of folkc music and dance as well as a thriving entertainment industry.

Savor this potpourri of luscious and spicy cuisine! Spice blends create a regional flavor for each of the Middle Eastern countries. The melt-in-the-mouth taste of grilled and stewed meat will surely delight you. Today, the region is a major destination for shopaholics. Cities like Dubai, Qatar, Muscat and Abu Dhabi offer exciting shopping opportunities. You can splurge on anything from jewelry and antiques to shoes, bags and clothes.

Although most Middle Eastern countries sport a conservative culture, there's an exciting nightlife that thrives in Dubai, Bahrain, Amman and a few other cities. So, if you're a sundowner, you'll find plenty of discos and pubs to dance the night away. In fact, a trip to the Middle East in incomplete without a night of smoking Shisha (waterpipe) in an expensive restaurant!