Cities in Middle East
Nizwa, Oman
Dawn breaks softly over Nizwa, dusting the domes and minarets with golden light as the aroma of cardamom and frankincense drifts from ancient alleyways. There’s... more
Muscat, Oman
In Muscat, time slows beneath a sky brushed gold by the late afternoon sun, quiet except for the distant call to prayer drifting over old minaret-topped ... more
Salalah, Oman
In Salalah, the warm sea air breathes through coconut groves and the distant call to prayer drifts above the sway of frankincense-laden winds. The sun casts a ... more
Ad Dammam, Oman
Dammam (ad-Dammām) is the largest city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and the 3rd largest city in the kingdom after Riyadh and Jeddah .
Dhahran, Oman
Dhahran is in Eastern Saudi Arabia.
Ras Al Hadd, Oman
At first light, Ras Al Hadd is an edge-of-the-world hush broken only by the hush of waves and the occasional cry of a gull. The breeze is briny, tasting faintly... more
Sur, Oman
Sur is in Central Coastal Oman.
Khasab, Oman
Khasab wakes under a gentle hush, where the cragged limestone fjords meet the cerulean shimmer of the sea. There is a salty tang on the breeze, mingling with ... more
Ar Rayyan, Qatar
Al-Rayyan is the largest municipality in the state of Qatar. Al Rayyan means 'the source of irrigation' and as per Islam it also means 'a door in heaven' or '... more