| It may seem in the days of mass tourism and | | | | Isa bin Ali on Bahrain's Muharraq Island, or |
| cheap worldwide flights that no stone has | | | | |
| | | | the Madain Saleh embedded in a rock face |
| been left unturned in our pursuit of the | | | | deep in the heart of the Saudi Arabian |
| unexplored. However, Arabia still offers much | | | | |
| | | | desert.So what activities might one engage |
| | | | in? Truly world-class golf resorts such as |
| in the way of mystery and exoticism.If you | | | | the |
| are brave enough to venture into this | | | | |
| unknown, a feast of surprises await the | | | | Montgomery in Dubai, thrilling |
| | | | 'dune-bashing' (4x4s driven expertly over |
| senses. The scenery is the first to strike. | | | | dunes at |
| The picture-postcard desert is home to an | | | | |
| | | | high-speed), wildlife safaris such as |
| astonishing array of mountain landscapes, | | | | watching green turtles invade a beach at dawn |
| deep and rich forests, bursting and | | | | to |
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| colourful coral reefs, endless date | | | | lay their eggs, snorkelling and scuba diving |
| plantations and lush green wadis, plus of | | | | some of the planets most breathtaking and |
| course | | | | |
| | | | undisturbed coral reefs, or perhaps mountain |
| miles and miles of undiscovered, untouched | | | | trekking or desert safaris, meeting the |
| and truly breathtaking beaches.Perhaps the | | | | |
| most striking aspect of this fascinating | | | | indigenous Bedouin people for a cup of |
| region is its ascension from a 3rd | | | | steaming arabic coffee with dates along the |
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| world barren landscape to a series of | | | | way.Jacob Fiennes is an enthusiastic |
| prosperous, emerging nations in a little | | | | traveller and photographer with a passion for |
| under 30 | | | | |
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| years. The Peninsula is far from a large | | | | discovery. He is a founder and regular |
| plateau of sand and sun. The cultural legacy | | | | contributor to the hugely popular worldwide |
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| the great civilisations can be seen and felt | | | | your next hotel room |
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