Dubai and Egypt are enduringly popular Middle Eastern holiday destinations, but holidays to the Middle East also offer much more that may not immediately spring to mind, with destinations such as Oman and Jordan seducing more and more tourists visiting the area with their striking natural landscapes and ancient traditions. The Middle East offers many destinations in which foreign tourism is on the rise.
Dubai has always served as a bridge between East and West. In the past, Dubai's trade links stretched from Western Europe to Southeast Asia and China. The result was the creation of one of the most protean societies in the world. Nestled in the very heart of Islam, Dubai remains unique in its embrace of the West. Bedouin may still roam the desert, but Dubai also plays hosts to international tennis and golf tournaments.