Forts of a bygone era. They have done their job but have not lost their status. They stare proudly into the distance. Their towers visible from afar. But their walls are not as impenetrable as before.
Sea and sand
Water in the desert. It seems like a miracle, but it’s true. The inland sea of Qatar suddenly comes up from the sand. Big waves do not need this sea to surprise visitors.
Dubai Heritage Village
Travel through time. Anyone visiting the Dubai Heritage Village knows it is possible. In addition, the potters and pearl divers can use a helping hand.
Dune bashing
The paw prints in the sand fade quickly. But not feared, the camels are not the only ones who know the way through the desert. Trust the wheels of the 4WD and be transported to the heart of the desert.
The Dubai Mall
Total confusion lurks. Not crazy with so much choice. Fit? Try? Inside, or just looking in the window? The Dubai Mall has more than seems possible.
Burj Khalifa and Burj al Arab
Together they stand strong, the skyscrapers along the Sheik Zayed Road in Dubai. But their unique character is not lost. They are proud to express their personality.
Market town of Nizwa
Bil to bil, the cows parade across the square in downtown Nizwa. The weekly market is a photogenic spectacle. But the forts surrounding the town also provide beautiful pictures.
Forts and settlements
The mountains behind the ancient capital Nizwa seem impenetrable. Yet even in this city in the 17th century a fortress was built. The round tower can be seen from afar and still exudes authority.
Birkat al Mauz
Battered and run down, but no less beautiful. Ruins in small villages deserve at least as much attention during your trip as the gleaming structures in the big cities.