Middle East Art, Coastal + Sunset & sunrise pictures

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East meets west in this historical port city, home to lavish palaces, Portuguese forts and one of the oldest marketplaces in the Arab world.

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.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

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. 

Enjoy a visit to the national mosque of Qatar, an impressive fort-like structure that welcomes visitors outside of prayer hours. 

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 mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

Browse markets and galleries, watch a unique theater show or simply enjoy the views of the Mediterranean at one of the most famous ancient ports in the world.

One of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites has special meaning for Muslims, Jews and Christians, with numerous well-known religious locations.  

Set on the Red Sea, this coastal resort town is one of the world’s best snorkeling destinations and an idyllic beach getaway.

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem. 

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem. 

This 2,000-year-old structure is one of the world’s holiest sites, where hundreds of praying worshippers make for a stirring sight.

The resort town of Eilat offers great conditions for a vacation filled with sand, sea and sun on beaches such as this one.

The resort town of Eilat offers great conditions for a vacation filled with sand, sea and sun on beaches such as this one.

This long stretch of pristine white sand is the perfect place to relax and escape the busy streets of Tel Aviv.

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem. 

Bathe in the salty, oily waters of the Dead Sea and indulge in a spa or health treatment at this luxury desert resort area. 

The resort town of Eilat offers great conditions for a vacation filled with sand, sea and sun on beaches such as this one.