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7 HIDDEN GEMS OF MIDDLE EAST

Updated: Nov 24, 2019

Adventure is an experience of trying something new, not necessarily a daring sport but it can be as simple as visiting a new place. It's the experience that makes an activity or place adventurous. Thus we bring to you seven magnificent places and activities which truly provide great value for money.



RIVER RAFTING
KOPRULU RIVER, TURKEY


KOPRULU RIVER, TURKEY

Among the numerous rivers in Turkey, Koprulu River is widely known for its exceptionally wonderful river rafting experience (go turkey tourism, 2018). One gets the chance to be one with nature with its breath taking view, paddling on the crystal clear sparkling water is definitely an experience one dreams for. Thus when in turkey river rafting from koprulu is a must try.


scuba diving, lebenon
LEBANON

BEIRUT, LEBENON

Tired of work and assignments? Stressed? Need a break? Not to fear because Lebenon is here! The Mediterranean sea provides the most spectacular, rejuvenating experience to its visitors, descend below the surface and indulge in the surreal beauty of underwater, its colors and creatures through scuba diving(Iexplore.com, 2018). Just simply walking on the golden sand alongside the shore with the perfect windy weather is a perfect way to relax. Beirut beaches are the true definition of tranquillity, takes away all your wrries and fills your heart and mind with positivity and contentment.


kayak , hatta dam
HATTA DAM, UAE

HATTA FORT DAM, UAE

Kayaking is known as the most top rated water sports in UAE and is highly appreciated by both UAE residents and tourists. The Hatta fort dam gained popularity due to the introduction of this water sports which is highly essential for relaxation and gives a peace of mind (Kayak, 2019). In addition, people now can also experience kayaking in the mangrove forest of Abu Dhabi giving one the opportunity to kayak in the natural habitat (Insydo, 2019).


EGYPT  , CAMEL RIDE  , CAIRO
CAMEL RIDING IN EGYPT

EGYPT

Bored of camel riding in the plain sandy deserts? Egypt brings you the best camel riding experience around the historic, mysterious pyramids, Egypt has various street markets or bazaar where various souvenirs, food and other cultural products, are available in great affordable prices so Reisers boost up your bargaining power before visiting these bazaars (Lonely Planet, 2019).


STONE CITY OF PETRA

Petra is a valuable gem of Jordan which today has becomes a famous tourist attraction. Petra consists of temple, caves, tombs all carved in sanstone in colors or red and blush pink henc also known as Rose city which is more than 200 years(National geographic, 2018). Petra at night looks immensely magical, Petra night night shows is a definite thumbs up, the entire place is illuminated with candles and people will have to walk 2 km until they reach the treasury where the glorious night show takes place(The Crowded Planet, 2018). The walk sounds too long? We assure you that 2km walk will feel like 10 mins walk as you will be lost in the beauty of Petra at night. Without visited Petra you will never know how beautifully breath taking a deserted land can look.


WHITE VOLCANOES OF SAUDI ARABIA

Volcano in Saudi Arabia? Sounds shocking right? The volcanoes are little secret of Saudi which isn’t known by many hence Reise gives you a chance to discover this out of the world landscape. Harrat khaybar is famous for being the largest volcano field. Infact the real gems lies at the center of this place where white volcanoes are mainly found, the whitish color comes from comendite made of silica(Saudi Arabia Tourism Guide, 2017).


PEARL DIVING IN UAE

Back in the days pearl diving was an important source of income, Emaratis would trade pearls with other countries and get back useful products in return. Today pearl diving from UAE is in the bucket list of many. Yas marina in Abu Dhabi provides the most spectacular peral diving experience, they beging by boarding the passengers on a traditional Emarati dhow, while on the deep blue see, stories about pearl diving in olden days is narrated along with various old melodious emarati song are sung (Time Out Abu Dhabi, 2019),overall it’s a complete entertainment package. Most importantly, passengers are taught the methods of extracting pearls from oyster shells.


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REFERENCES

go turkey tourism. (2018). Turkey's Best Rafting Places. [online] Available at: https://www.goturkeytourism.com/things-to-do/best-places-for-rafting-in-turkey.html [Accessed 2 Nov. 2019].


Iexplore.com. (2018). Lebenon — Things to Do. [online] Available at: https://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/middle-east/yemen/things-to-do [Accessed 2 Nov. 2019].


Kayak, H. (2019). The largest Kayak Rental in the region. [online] Hatta Kayak. Available at: https://hattakayak.com/ [Accessed 2 Nov. 2019].


Lonely Planet. (2019). Cairo travel. [online] Available at: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/cairo [Accessed 2 Nov. 2019].


Insydo. (2019). 7 Places in UAE You Didn’t Know Existed. [online] Available at: https://www.insydo.com/things-to-do/hidden-gems-in-uae-you-didnt-know-existed/ [Accessed 3 Nov. 2019].


National geographic. (2018). Go Inside Jordan's Stunning City of Stone. [online] Available at: https://www.google.com/amp/s/relay.nationalgeographic.com/proxy/distribution/public/amp/travel/world-heritage/petra-jordan [Accessed 3 Nov. 2019].


The Crowded Planet. (2018). Petra by Night. [online] Available at: https://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/petra-by-night/ [Accessed 3 Nov. 2019].


Saudi Arabia Tourism Guide. (2017). White Volcanoes - Saudi Arabia Tourism Guide. [online] Available at: http://www.saudiarabiatourismguide.com/white-volcanoes/ [Accessed 3 Nov. 2019]


Time Out Abu Dhabi. (2019). Go pearl diving in the Arabian Gulf from Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina. [online] Available at: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.timeoutabudhabi.com/amp/article_listing/toad/things-to-do/396985-go-pearl-diving-in-the-arabian-gulf-from-abu-dhabis-yas-marina [Accessed 3 Nov. 2019].


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