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Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.

Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

Wander the narrow, winding streets of this ancient port district and shop in its flea market where you will find almost anything and everything for sale.

Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.

This Brutalist landmark stands at the edge of Tel Aviv’s main square, a public place home to memorials and the location for demonstrations and events. 

Family-friendly facilities, dancing fountains and plenty of green offer a welcome retreat in this huge park in the heart of Doha, where kids can run free.

Art from across 14 centuries is displayed inside a striking limestone building designed by I.M. Pei, with architecture influenced by traditional Islamic style.

See a performance in Hebrew, browse the archives or simply admire the grand architecture of Israel’s shining national theater in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Art from across 14 centuries is displayed inside a striking limestone building designed by I.M. Pei, with architecture influenced by traditional Islamic style.

Art from across 14 centuries is displayed inside a striking limestone building designed by I.M. Pei, with architecture influenced by traditional Islamic style.

Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.

Standing at the edge of Tel Aviv’s Yafo or Jaffa district, this historic clock tower is a major landmark of the area.

Experience Israel at its most modern in the thriving coastal city of Tel Aviv, a cosmopolitan cultural hub lined with stunning beaches.

Experience Israel at its most modern in the thriving coastal city of Tel Aviv, a cosmopolitan cultural hub lined with stunning beaches.

For an interesting water-based experience on dry land in Eilat, survey the sterns of visiting watercraft to determine their origins.

Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.

Escape from the noise of central Tel Aviv to a relaxing park famed for its dramatic sculptures and high vantage point over the city.

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

Glittering and shiny, this Doha neighborhood has beautiful ocean views and some of the city’s best shops, parks, hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions. 

A picture of serenity, these two galleries stand in a lavish park with fountains and courtyards. Study the Spanish architecture and impressive sculptures.