Middle East & Africa Attractions
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KwaZulu-Natal
The South African province of KwaZulu-Natal contains the country’s northernmost stretch of Indian Ocean coastline, whose magnificent surf beaches draw ... Read more
St Catherine's Monastery
This legendary Greek Orthodox St. Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest places of worship in the world. Founded in the 4th century, the monastery ... Read more
Apartheid Museum
The injustice, cruelty and day-to-day absurdities of white minority rule are impressively detailed in Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum. “Apartheid”, meaning ... Read more
Burj Khalifa
Skyscrapers don’t get any taller than Burj Khalifa, currently the tallest structure on the planet. Soaring 828 meters (2,717 ft), with more than 160 ... Read more
Durban Golden Mile
The Golden Mile is where Durban dips its feet into the rolling surf of the Indian Ocean. The wide expanse of sand which gives the stretch its name is one of ... Read more
Burj Al-Arab
Dubai’s signature landmark is the Burj Al-Arab, the famous sail-shaped hotel facing the Arabian Gulf. The world’s only seven-star hotel, it’s truly the ... Read more
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Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai)
Cutting through the heart of Dubai, the seawater Dubai Creek winds its way from the trading port on the Gulf to the Ras al Khor bird sanctuary on the desert ... Read more
Jumeirah Mosque
To enter the only mosque in the UAE open to non-Muslim visitors, make your way to Jumeirah Mosque. Designed to provide a better understanding of Islam, ... Read more
