Bahrain was the first of the gulf states to witness an oil boom. Long ago surpassed by its neighbours, it still has an attraction all its own. Francesca Syz reports.

After years spent playing Washington to Dubai’s New York, Abu Dhabi is carving its own niche, as Matthew Teller discovers

Nick Redmayne finds a warm welcome in Syria, but discovers the pressure of past and present events still weighs heavily

Residents of the West Bank have very few distractions from the dangers and struggles of everyday life. Qalqilya zoo is one of them, as Amelia Thomas reports

Saudi Arabia has not in the past been a country that embraced visitors with open arms, but Mark Stratton discovers that situation may be about to change

In Oman, Rob Crossan goes in search of the real Arabia and finds out when a warm welcome may not be what it seems

Despite recent conflict and continued uncertainty in the region, Beirut parties on. Amelia Thomas samples the nightlife.

Dhow racing brings a touch of drama and history to Dubai, says James Bennett

Qatar has grandiose plans to become the exclusive destination of the Middle East. Leisa Tyler finds out how

The Sharjah Biennial 8 used artworks to focus on the realities of climate change, as James Bennett discovers