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Population: 411+ million
Countries in the Middle East: 17 countries
Religions: Home to three major world religions – Christianity, Islam and Judaism (Islam is the major faith)
Trip planning: Find crazy-useful flight, hotel booking and other tips in our Resources guide
What’s it like to fly Qatar in Economy Class? Fasten your seatbelts as we take you through our Qatar Airways Economy review, filling you in on the legroom, meals, entertainment and strict hand luggage allowance.
Gazing up at the jaw-dropping monuments in ancient Petra – your feet sinking into soft red sand – you’ll be amazed by the genius of its Nabatean builders. They chiseled a whole city of tombs and houses out of pink rock.
Flying long haul on Emirates Airlines? Got a long layover in Dubai? Get some zzzz’s at the convenient transit hotel in Dubai Airport.
Cruise the Nile, and you see incredulous ancient Egyptian temples (sacred sites of worship, learning, healing and love) honoring the gods.
What’s it like to fly Emirates in economy class between Seattle and Dubai? We dish on the best seats, legroom, food, amenity kits and more…
Traditional wooden sailboats dating back to the days of the pharaohs, Egyptian feluccas aren’t comfy for multi-day cruises along the Nile. But they’re a must for a half-day sail in Aswan!