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An entire lifetime can be spent traipsing around the region’s remarkable sights. As the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, many Middle East attractions require the utmost respect from visitors. Coming with an open mind is a pre-requisite for traveling here as you’re bound to discover more than you ever dreamed of.

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Enjoy Abu Dhabi’s waterfront with an evening stroll in summer or afternoon walk in winter. To savor The Corniche’s dramatic skyline from the water, board Le Royal Meridien’s sleek Shuja Yacht for a seafood dinner cruise.

Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-695-0539; www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

Gain insight into pre-oil-boom life at the waterfront Heritage Village. While it’s pleasant to stroll the traditional souq, the barasti (palm frond) houses and mosque, the small Bedouin museum-fort is the highlight.

The Breakwater; next to the flagpole; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-681-4455

Abu Dhabi’s white fort palace, once the ruling family’s home, is the city’s oldest, most beloved building. Although its interior is currently undergoing restoration, it’s still possible to stroll the palm-filled courtyard garden.

at the end of city center; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-621-5300; www.cultural.org.ae

The city’s main cultural space hosts art and photography exhibitions, plus vibrant performances like concerts, ballet, and theater. Visitors can also watch veiled Emirati women practice traditional crafts.

Khalidiya St., at the end of city center; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-621-5300; www.cultural.org.ae

While the desert safari allows you to tick off some "must-do" experiences – edge-of-your-seat 4WD dune driving, camel ride, falconry, sand-boarding, Arabic feast, and belly-dancing – the best part is enjoying the sublime desert scenery and sunset.

Arabian Adventures; Abu Dhabi; 011-971-2-691-1711; www.arabian-adventures.com

Children love the ancient shipwrecks on display in the Museum of Underwater Archeology, which is located in a 15th-century castle that looms over Bodrum harbor.

Kale Meydani; Bodrum; 011-90-252-316-2516; www.bodrum-museum.com

Take advantage of Bodrum’s coastal location to cruise the Mediterranean. Cobra Queen runs trips in gulets (traditional Turkish wooden yachts). From navigating to cooking, the ship’s crew provides for your every need.

Cobra Queen; Umurca Mahallesı, Artemis Caddesi 25; Bodrum; 011-90-252-316-3189; www.cobrayachting.com

Go for a traditional Turkish bath experience at this clean and modern hamam. The bath features separate sections for men and women plus excellent massages.

Cevat Sakir Caddesi 42; Bodrum; 011-90-252-313-4129

Tick off one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as you tour the ruins of the 4th-century B.C. Mausoleum of King Halicarnassus.

Turgutreis Caddesi; Western Bay; Bodrum; www.sevenwondersworld.com

Find inner peace meditating in the hills above Gumusluk. Here, the tiny abandoned Greek village of Karakaya houses a top-quality yoga camp, which includes basic accommodations.

Karakaya; Bodrum; 011-90-532-602-2063; www.oshokun.com, karakaya, english, index.htm

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