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