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Home » Family travel destinations » Middle East
  • Smiling girls pose in jeep with a family of elephants behind them
    Asia | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East | Travel tips & gear

    5 wildlife experiences that changed us: the good and bad

    ByClaire Hall 10 June 202611 June 2026

    Learn about amazing wildlife experiences that transformed my views on nature and adventure while living in Oman and travelling Asia

    Read More 5 wildlife experiences that changed us: the good and badContinue

  • Tents pitched on a white sand beach at Barr Al Hikman in Oman
    Asia | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East

    Camping in Asia: how different can it be?

    ByClaire Hall 3 June 20264 June 2026

    Our journey from UK campsites to wild camping in Asia. Here’s what we learnt as seasoned outdoor enthusiasts pitching in a different landscape

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  • My husband walking along a wooden board walk towards the arched centre of Atlantis The Palm in Dubai
    Asia | Blog | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Middle East | Resorts & holiday parks

    Review: Atlantis The Palm Hotel in Dubai – is it worth the money?

    ByClaire Hall 8 May 20265 June 2026

    Wondering if you’ll get value from staying at Atlantis The Palm? This Dubai hotel has a luxury price tag but is it worth it? Here’s our review

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  • The main hotel building facing onto the pool. There are landscaped gardens and trees all around
    Asia | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Hotels | Middle East

    Review: Lapita Hotel Dubai Parks and Resorts – a five star theme park hotel

    ByClaire Hall 30 April 20263 June 2026

    Heads up theme park fans! I’ve found the best place to stay at Dubai Parks and Resorts if you’re not into LEGO but still want a hotel with character. Lapita Hotel is a five star Polynesian-themed resort that’s part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. So, as well as being super-family-friendly, you know you’re in for a luxurious…

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  • Mr Tin Box in the pool at Mercure Hurghada with his daughters. He is throwing one of them over his head.
    Africa | Blog | Family accommodation | Holidays | Middle East | Resorts & holiday parks

    Review: Mercure Hurghada – an all inclusive resort on the Red Sea

    ByClaire Hall 22 April 20265 June 2026

    Learn about the Mercure Hurghada resort, where you can relax and enjoy all-inclusive benefits for an affordable family holiday on the Red Sea

    Read More Review: Mercure Hurghada – an all inclusive resort on the Red SeaContinue

  • Child imitating an Egyptian in a hieroglyph behind her. She puts her hands our with palms facing up as if holding a jar
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East | Travel tips & gear

    Visiting Egypt during Ramadan: what tourists need to know

    ByClaire Hall 22 April 20265 June 2026

    Learn what to expect in Egypt during Ramadan. Discover how tourism and local customs blend and how it might impact your holiday

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  • My daughter and husband admiring the view of Aswan from a felucca sailing on the nile
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East | Travel tips & gear

    What to wear in Egypt as a tourist

    ByClaire Hall 22 April 20265 June 2026

    Egypt is a place to get your wardrobe right. The wrong outfit can draw negative attention. Be culturally aware with our guide to what to wear

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  • Tin Box family pose outside the temple of Philae in Aswan
    Africa | Blog | Family travel destinations | Middle East

    Where to visit in Egypt with kids?

    ByClaire Hall 19 April 20265 June 2026

    Egypt is a wonderland of ancient marvels. So much so that you’ll be hard pressed to know where to start. Here’s where to visit with kids

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  • Our girls stood in front of the entrance to the Legoland hotel in Dubai
    Blog | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Hotels | Middle East

    LEGOLAND Dubai Hotel: what non-AFOLs need to know before booking

    ByClaire Hall 12 May 20248 May 2026

    Everything AFOLs and non-LEGO fans need to know about taking their kids for a stay at the LEGOLAND Dubai Hotel in the UAE

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  • A view of the QE2 Hotel bow from the dockside in Dubai
    Blog | Cruises | Family accommodation | Family travel destinations | Holidays | Hotels | Middle East

    Review: QE2 hotel – what’s it like to stay at Dubai’s floating hotel

    ByClaire Hall 7 May 20248 May 2026

    Find out what it’s like to stay onboard the QE2 hotel in Dubai. Is it value for money? How does it compare to a cruise? And what’s included?

    Read More Review: QE2 hotel – what’s it like to stay at Dubai’s floating hotelContinue

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