Top beautiful cities in the arab world

10. Istanbul, Turkey
This is the home of the famous Hagia Sophia, a site not to be missed when in the Middle East. This building was constructed in the early 6th century A.D. as a church. It later became a mosque, and is now a museum. It is also a near-perfect example of Byzantine architecture.
Other must-see attractions in Istanbul include the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, the Obelisk of Theodosius (nearly 3,500 years old), and the Byzantine Hippodrome (where horse racing took place in ancient times).

9. Giza, Egypt
You can’t go to the Arab world without visiting the Giza. It is the location of the famed Giza Plateau, which is the home of the last remaining of the 7 wonders of the ancient world….the Great Pyramid.
Of course, there is more than one pyramid here, and the Sphinx is here, as well. Riding up to the architectural wonders on camel-back is recommended, as you can really get a grasp of just how huge these structures are by approaching them this way.

8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
A thoroughly modern city, Dubai is made for vacationing. It is full of everything modern, and even futuristic. With the world’s largest shopping mall and the world’s largest skyscraper, Dubai is the most Western of the Arab cities.
Its leaders go out of their way to make sure Dubai has the biggest and best of everything.

7. Haifa, Israel
Haifa is the third largest city in Israel. It has a lovely backdrop of mountains and coastline.
The most popular tourist attraction there is the Baha’i Gardens.

6. Fez, Morocco
This city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also Morocco’s oldest city. It still looks a lot like ancient Morocco probably did, and is filled with beautiful old buildings, bustling locals, and incredible crafts bazaars that you simply must visit.

5. Ma’an, Jordan
The ancient city of Petra is located in Ma’an and is Jordan’s most popular tourist attraction.
This is an ancient, abandoned city that was cut from pure rock into the side of a mountain. The craftsmanship in this stonework is still visible today, with temples, administrative buildings, and houses all still in virtually perfect condition.

4. Jerusalem, Israel
This ancient city is at least 3,000 years old, and is the spiritual center for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. There is always plenty of activity going on here, and you can take a variety of tours to some popular spiritual tourist attractions.
The overall architecture of the city is an intriguing blend of ancient and new, and is fascinating to behold.

3. Doha, Qatar

Doha is a major metropolitan city in the making. Its aim is to become a premier destination in the Middle East, and it’s already doing a good job of attracting visitors. Large building projects are underway, including luxury hotels, stunning skyscrapers, and cultural attractions aplenty.The most popular attraction, so far, is the Museum of Islamic Arts, which is located on its own man-made island in the center of the city.

2. Dahab, Egypt
Dahab may be the most relaxed city in the Arab world. There aren’t any big tourist attractions there.
It is just a beautiful and peaceful town by the sea. Popular with tourists looking for a break from their travels, Dahab has plenty of lovely beaches, and lots of restaurants, hotels, and bars. It’s the perfect getaway from your getaway.

1. Ephesus, Turkey
Ephesus has a reputation stretching back into antiquity. It was the home of the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Today, the best part of visiting Ephesus is getting to look at the very well-preserved facade of the Library of Celsus, which is an excellent example of authentic ancient Roman architecture.

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