The
Gulf region has become increasingly popular with travellers over the
past three decades.
Bahrain’s rise has resulted from
its modern attitude. The capital Manama hosts the National Museum, whilst
the third millennium BC temples of Barbar and the Portuguese Fort (Qal'at
Al-Bahrain) are the country's major attractions.
Oman’s northern coast is worth
exploring, as are the cities of Nizwa and Salalah. The Musandam Peninsula
boasts beautiful fjords, villages and dramatic mountains. Muscat is
enchanting with its old port area containing the sultan's main palace.
Visitors to Qatar are welcomed to a
land of fancy hotels, monstrous sand dunes and unique architecture. Doha’s
bay is pleasant and there are enough interesting sites to keep you occupied
for a couple of days.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) boast
mountains, beaches, deserts, Bedouin markets and legendary duty-free
shopping in Dubai. Or, you can discover modern
Abu Dhabi’s ancient history, the main
town of Al-Ain in the Buraimi Oasis or the UAE’s largest mosque in Sharjah.
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