Middle East Nature pictures

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Watersports enthusiasts, dog walkers and the city’s LGBT crowd flock to this lively beach at the northern end of the Lahat Promenade. 

Try dune bashing, ride a camel, see unique wild animals and unusual geology and experience exhilaration in the desert of Qatar.

Underground tunnels, religious treasures and a citadel are reminders of Acre’s rich and tumultuous past. Cross the ramparts for the marina and markets. 

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Try dune bashing, ride a camel, see unique wild animals and unusual geology and experience exhilaration in the desert of Qatar.

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

With ample chairs, umbrellas and beach facilities, this public beach club offers one of the most affordable ways to access the Dead Sea. 

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Wander the grounds of this imposing fortress, which was once an outpost for British writer T.E. Lawrence during the Arab Revolt. 

Pass through the Crusader Gate, attend a concert in a 2,000-year-old amphitheater by the sea and spot the old bathhouse and palace in this ancient Roman city.

With ample chairs, umbrellas and beach facilities, this public beach club offers one of the most affordable ways to access the Dead Sea. 

Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. 

Calm waters in the bay provide ideal swimming and stand-up paddling conditions on a beach where men and women are segregated.

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

With ample chairs, umbrellas and beach facilities, this public beach club offers one of the most affordable ways to access the Dead Sea. 

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

Al Wakrah\'s nicely redeveloped beach offers a vast expanse of white sand dotted with palm trees. It’s a great place to relax on weekends.

The fascinating ruins of one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites stand amid the striking countryside of the Jordan Valley.

Try dune bashing, ride a camel, see unique wild animals and unusual geology and experience exhilaration in the desert of Qatar.

Go dune-bashing on a desert safari, camp beneath the stars, take a dinner cruise on a dhow and bargain for gold and spices in traditional souks.

Surrounding a canyon that leads to the Dead Sea, this beautifully located reserve is home to a stunning array of wildlife and many lovely places to swim. 

This 1,300-year-old landmark stands alone in a vast area of desert landscapes and is one of Jordan’s group of Desert Castles.

See examples of Byzantine-era mosaics and enjoy sweeping views of peaceful countryside at this hilltop pilgrimage site.