Planning a UAE Trip on a Budget: Is Renting a Car Worth It?
See what taxis, buses, trains, and rental cars really cost in the UAE, and find out when driving is actually cheaper than taking public transit.
See also our average travel costs for countries in the Middle East.
From Red Sea Calm to Cairo’s Ancient Wonders in One Day
The dramatic change of landscape is exactly what makes a Cairo day trip from Hurghada so memorable, but it also creates a practical challenge: how do you experience Egypt's capital in a single day without turning the journey into a race? Our tips and advice for an Egyptian trip show you how.
First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Dubai: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Eat, and Essential Travel Tips
Dubai is one of those destinations that can feel both thrilling and slightly intimidating before you arrive. The city is famous for record-breaking skyscrapers, luxury hotels, artificial islands, huge shopping malls, beach clubs, desert safaris, and restaurants from almost every corner of the world. But for a first-time visitor, the biggest challenge is not finding things to do. It is figuring out how to fit everything together.
The Pyramids of Giza, near Cairo, Egypt
Thinking About a Trip to Egypt?
If you're thinking about planning a trip to Egypt, we've included lots of information here including hotels, tours, costs, and more.
5 Great Ways to Relax in Dubai
Dubai is a city of bright lights, wide avenues and stunning desert scenes. It’s buzzing with energy and exuberance and every day is more exciting than the last. That’s great and everything, but when you travel to a place, it’s important to find opportunities in which you can relax, too.
The Dubai Skyline
Car Rental Options in Dubai
When thinking about car rental options in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, you have plenty of great options.
The Pyramids of Giza, near Cairo, Egypt
Visiting Egypt: Is It Safe?
Find out whether it's safe to travel to Egypt this year including coronavirus restrictions and other tips for staying safe when traveling in Egypt.
Things to do in Oman
In Oman you will find modern luxury, good transportation infrastructure, amazing historical sites, beautiful natural destinations, quaint fishing villages, and exciting adventures. Oman is a terrific introduction to the Arab world as this smaller nation has plenty of modern conveniences, a fairly laid-back culture, delicious food, and a wealth of cultural activities.
Day Trips from Kashan, Iran
Though you could spend several days in Kashan discovering all the beauty the city has to offer, there are a lot of fun day trips from Kashan you should fit into your Iran itinerary. Get ready to explore the desert, a Salt Lake, the largest underground city in the world, and much more!