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A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

See a performance in Hebrew, browse the archives or simply admire the grand architecture of Israel’s shining national theater in the heart of Tel Aviv.

Go dune-bashing on a desert safari, camp beneath the stars, take a dinner cruise on a dhow and bargain for gold and spices in traditional souks.

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

Spend a day underwater without getting wet. Walk out to this observation point located in the middle of a coral reef teeming with life.

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

Shop, eat and drink at this picturesque waterside shopping complex known as the “Little Venice” of Dubai.

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

Tour this unusual museum without artifacts or documents at the contemporary headquarters of the former underground army of the Jewish community.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

Escape the heat of the desert, and ski on real snow at Dubai’s indoor ski resort.  

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

A Formula 1 racetrack, water and amusement parks, a golf course and spectacular hotels and restaurants await on this island of entertainment.

Encompassing a museum, monuments, galleries and more, this complex is designed to record, remember and educate people on the events of the Holocaust.

See a performance in Hebrew, browse the archives or simply admire the grand architecture of Israel’s shining national theater in the heart of Tel Aviv.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

One of the most eye-catching modern buildings in Israel is also one of its most intriguing museums, packed with exhibitions dedicated to contemporary design.

Trek through the desert on camel or horseback, observe native wildlife and camp under the stars at the United Arab Emirates’ first national park.

Cool off at this water park that is fun for the whole family. Its theme is based on a tale from Arabian folklore.