Arabian Gulf Holidays

Arabia Holidays                                                               

Arabian holidays are a true adventure, just remember to leave your misconceptions at home. The romance of this hugely wealthy oil area will seduce many travelers. The six countries of the Arabian Gulf are: the Sultanate of Oman, the United Arab Emirates,The State of Bahrain, the Emirate of Qatar, the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  The Arabian Gulf Region’s gained its volatile image due to wars and terrorism. This exaggerated misconception has not stopped holidaymakers from proving to themselves and millions more, that any Arabian Gulf holiday is an astounding experience.

Enjoy adventure, football, poetry, wildlife, clubbing, shopping, horse racing, camel racing, traditional song and dance, spectacular views, ancient cities, beautiful seas, chaotic drivers, advanced technology, extraordinary architecture, markets, beautifully crafted artifacts, man made landscapes, feats of engineering from 8C to 21stC and landscapes of natural beauty which set the heart racing. Take your holidays to Dubai and enter the ultimate fantasy playground. Experience modern Islam by spending your holidays in Oman. Choose to spend your holidays in Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates with its with tree-lined boulevards, parks and fountains.

Arabian Holidays -  A lovely Culture

Whatever century we are in, rest assured the Arabian Gulf can feel as if you are in the next century. Archaeologists, strict customs, food, museums, antiques, take you back to BC and beyond. (And fine used car markets!) Expats, migrant workers, handsome men in flowing robes, beautiful bejewelled women enjoy this region steeped in ancient history, while talking on their mobile telephones. This civilisation exhilarates more than you can imagine. But respect Arabian Etiquette. Lone women might find it hard to book a hotel. They must dress modestly. Keep your temper, never eat or offer something with your left hand, don’t kiss, hug or snog your partner in public. Arabia holidays are an incredible experience.

General

Best weather. Late Autumn, early to late Spring.

Wadi Shab in the Sharqiya Region surrounded by mountains,

a lake and a football pitch.

UAE

Dubai.  Mind bogglingly modern, versus traditional.

Also, Chill in Dibba’s seaside villages on the East Coast Bidoyah region.

State of Bahrain

An island in pearly seas. 20C masterpiece, the King Fahd Causeway connects Bahrain to the Saudi Mainland.   

The Emirate of Qatar

A modern nation with malls, steel and glass buildings. Great wealth and mainly Bedouin people.  

Travel to Bir Zekreet beach. Camp under the stars.

Sports are popular.

State of Kuwait

Kuwait City.  Panoramic views  of the Gulf from Kuwait Towers. The biggest wooden boat in the world, Al-Hashemi dhow in the Al-Hashemi Marine Museum. Visit the spectacular artificial Green Island.

The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Jedda gateways to Mecca. Astounding.

Madein Saleh in the North astonishes. Palm groves, mud brick ruins of Old Al-Ula, NabataeanTombs. Rock carved temples. A must visit.

Shopping Festival January to March. 

Qatar the sporting centre of the region. www.experinceqatar.com.

Jenidriyah National Festival February/March. Very popular for singing dancing, horse racing falconry and other events.

Muscat Festival. Fireworks and culture.