Middle East

Dubai's skyline: Is this city really on planet Earth?

Dubai's skyline: Is this city really on planet Earth?

Nope, it's not sci-fi. Photographer Daniel Cheong spent the past six months capturing Dubai's otherworldy skyline at just the right moments
Abu Dhabi Airport debuts futuristic sleeping pods

Abu Dhabi Airport debuts futuristic sleeping pods

GoSleep pods convert to beds and will store luggage and charge phones
More women-only days announced for Dubai beach parks

More women-only days announced for Dubai beach parks

But dress code regarding bikinis remains in place
5 signs the Middle East is changing

5 signs the Middle East is changing

Tango and salsa more popular than ideology and sectarianism, humor as a powerful weapon.
10 of Israel's best museums

10 of Israel's best museums

With the highest number of museums per capita in the world, museum fatigue looms for travelers in Israel. This should help
9 modern architectural wonders of the Mideast

9 modern architectural wonders of the Mideast

You want expensive? Futuristic? Downright awesome? You've come to the right place
Gulf airlines shake up aviation alliances

Gulf airlines shake up aviation alliances

Oneworld makes airline alliance history with its newest member Qatar Airways being the first Gulf carrier to join an alliance
Shift in aviation industry brings new travelers to the Persian Gulf

Shift in aviation industry brings new travelers to the Persian Gulf

Gulf hubs become travel hotspots as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways increase air traffic into the region
6 insanely opulent hotels in the Mideast

6 insanely opulent hotels in the Mideast

Palaces, submarine rides to dinner, gold leaf ceilings -- these are a few of the Middle East's favorite things

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