Middle-East
Locations in the Middle East include Jordan, Israel, Egypt, Oman, United Emirates, Qatar
A collaborative project from Observatory Patrimoine d’Orient and UNESCO features JOEJOURNEYS content of historic Jerash. An awareness-raising campaign promoting heritage preservation among young people on social media platforms through a number of videos. It aims at raising awareness of the value of heritage in civil society, develop a stronger sense of belonging among young people with respect to their heritage, disseminate knowledge of […]
Doha (Arabic: الدوحة) is the capital of the peninsular Arabian Gulf country Qatar is a modern city on Doha Bay. Once a fishing village dependent on pearl diving, Doha was founded in 1825. It was officially declared as the country’s capital in 1971, when Qatar gained independence from being a British Protectorate. Following the accession […]
Tel Aviv Pride is an annual, week-long series of events in Tel Aviv that celebrate Israel‘s LGBT community life, scheduled during the second week of June, as part of the international observance of Gay Pride Month. The most-attended event is Pride Parade which is the largest in the Middle East. Tel Aviv was the […]
Mendeli Street Hotel is a stylish and modern upscale hotel just minutes away from the Tel Aviv beaches. Superb rooms, modern design, simplicity – Mendeli Street Hotel is one of the most elegant boutique hotels I have ever stayed! Immediately from the entrance, you can see the upscale attention to detail, with unique furnishings which carries on […]
The “White City”, Tel Aviv-Yafo is the second-most populous city in Israel, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, situated on the Mediterranean coastline. Tel Aviv is the fifth-most-visited city in the Middle East and Africa, known as “the city that never sleeps” and a “party capital” due to its thriving nightlife, young atmosphere and […]
The “little town” of Bethlehem, attracts pilgrims worldwide to the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world, as the birthplace of Jesus. Bethlehem is a Palestinian city located in the central West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority, about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of the Old City of Jerusalem. Revered […]
Eyal Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 10-minute walk of the walled old city of Jerusalem. Eyal Hotel is opened in 2014 and offers modernly furnished accommodation with free WiFi access. Perks include hot/cold buffet breakfast daily and WiFi. There’s also a rooftop terrace – which has lounge chairs for sunbathing […]
The Old City of Jerusalem is a holy place to three religions – Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The City of Gold, as it has come to be known in Hebrew. Located in the Judean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea, modern Jerusalem has grown far beyond the Old City’s boundaries. The walled area of […]
Doha is the capital city and most populous city of the State of Qatar, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country and it is also the economic centre. We found ourselves spending over 8 hours in Doha after our flight had technical problems and so we left the international airport […]
Oryx Rotana Doha features an outdoor pool and a spa. Refined cuisine and live jazz music can be enjoyed at the club. Found myself at the Oryx Rotana Doha hotel after finding out our connecting flight was delayed more than eight hours and was sent here by Qatar Airways to spend the day before catching a […]
Royal Jordanian Crown Lounge is open 24 hours and has everything to start or transfer enjoyable. Royal Jordanian and its partners offer premium Lounges at a number of our destination airports to help you feel at home when travelling. Each lounge offers various business, dining, and entertainment services, giving passengers a peaceful place to […]
Situated near the heart of Amman, Corp Amman Hotel is close to Royal Culture Center, International Stadium, and King Hussain Sports City. Corp Amman Hotel has a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Business amenities at this 4.5-star property include a business centre and […]
Dubai International Airport (IATA: DXB, ICAO: OMDB) is an international airport serving Dubai. It is a major airline hub in the Middle East and is the main airport of Dubai. It is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) east of Dubai. The airport is operated by the Dubai Airports […]
Mall of Emirates – dull, the same shops as other places in the world with nothing unique other than Ski Dubai as an attraction. A taxi rank that zig-zagged and seemed endless and waiting queue of just over 20 minutes, there is no quick shopping here. Seems like a complicated experience to me, what […]
Dubai – Uninspired and unimpressed, there is no culture here. No culture. No alcohol is allowed other than at hotels. Good family destination. Great climate. Unwelcome to gays. No one is equal with clear discrimination towards Asians and lower classes. A tall building not visible from 40 km away because the air is dusty and […]
Burj Khalifa, known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, and is the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). Construction began on 21 September 2004, and officially opened on 4 January 2010, and is part of the new 2 km2 (490-acre) development called Downtown Dubai. Burj […]