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Middle East travel guide

Visas, money, safety and the best time to go — plus every Middle East city guide.

All 5 Middle East cities covered by Wander360°.

Know before you go: Middle East

Visas & entry
Many Gulf states offer visa-on-arrival or e-visas for common nationalities.
Money
Local currencies pegged or stable; cards widely accepted in cities.
Tipping
10–15% is common where service isn't included.
Safety
Generally very safe in the main destinations; dress modestly at religious sites.
Best time to go
Winter (Nov–Mar) is the comfortable season; summers are extremely hot.

Explore Middle East

UAE

Dubai

Futuristic skylines & desert luxuryRead the guide →
UAE

Abu Dhabi

Culture, heritage & grand mosquesRead the guide →
Saudi Arabia

Riyadh

Rapid transformation in the desertRead the guide →
Qatar

Doha

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Israel

Tel Aviv

Mediterranean cool & innovationRead the guide →