Travel Reference
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If You Like...
IF YOU LIKE... ANCIENT HISTORY
Visit the supposed haunts of the legendary Queen of Sheba at the Museum of the Frankincense Land in Salalah or
the town of Ma'rib (
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) in Yemen.
Shopping
Peninsula shopping is as much about chatting as buying. Whether purchasing designer-wear in Gulf malls, or haggling
over incense in Yemen's labyrinthine souqs, spare time for tea with the vendor.
Souq Waqif
Doha's tasteful reinvention of its Bedouin roots includes traditional coffeeshops. (
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Mutrah Souq
Indian Ocean trade remains unchanged in Muscat's aged souq. (
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Dubai Mall
This Emirate pleasure dome includes a walk-under aquarium. (
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Ibb Market
Get lost among the copper coffee pots in this celebrated Yemeni souq. (
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Souq Al-Milh
Cross-legged vendors sell chickens, guns and roses in Sana'a's capital chaos. (
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Nizwa Souq
Famed for Omani silver daggers but also brisk trading in goats. (
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Jeddah Souqs
Saudi's gold souqs sell 22kt eye candy, but the buzzing atmosphere at Souq al-Alawi (
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Riyadh Camel Market
Fascinating - if not the most obvious place for a souvenir. (
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Bab al-Bahrain
Pearls are still found in this gritty warren of shops. (
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OldSouq
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Kuwait City
Heaped-high olives and dates, head-dresses and perfumes under one roof. (
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