The spectacular emptiness of the Arabian landscape provides a blank canvas upon which is projected a riot of cultural, religious, intellectual and trading wonders. Lonely Planet is your passport to Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.
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Admire the beauty Abu Dhabi’s magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, browse priceless Islamic art in Doha, or dine at the top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Jenny Walker describes why she loves Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula. "Mention Arabia and a host of familiar, media-weary images probably appear. I've spent half my life studying these images - of wilderness, wealth and war - in various academic pursuits. But there's so much more to the sophisticated culture of modern Arabia than is conjured by these stereotypes. I love the peninsula because each day I encounter the complexity of Arabia in the dynamic, warm-hearted people who lie at the core of the region's enduring appeal. And of course the desert, with its life against the odds, has inevitably crept into my soul."
Top 10 Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula
1. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
2. Museum of Islamic Art
3. Burj Khalifa
4. Hajar Mountains
5. Madain Saleh - Saudi Arabia's Petra
6. Sharjah
7. Asir National Park
8. Mutrah Souq
9. Souq Waqif
10. Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Inside Lonely Planet’s Oman, UAE & Arabian Peninsula Travel Guide:
- Full-colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trou-ble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - Arabian Peninsula Today, History, People & Society, Arts, Sports & Leisure, Islam in Arabia, Food, Drink, The Natural Environment.
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