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Aerial view of Al Zubarah Fort surrounded by desert and archaeological ruins in Qatar
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Al Zubarah Fort: A Practical Guide to Qatar's UNESCO Heritage Site

Explore the ruins of a once-thriving pearl fishing and trading town, protected by a restored fort and surrounded by desert.
Clear desert night sky filled with stars above dark sand dunes
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Desert Stargazing in the Gulf: A Practical Guide to the Night Sky

From moonless winter nights to ancient navigation traditions, here is how to enjoy some of the clearest skies in the Arabian Peninsula.
Golden sand dunes with palm trees at Liwa Oasis
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Liwa Oasis: a practical guide to Abu Dhabi's desert heartland

Discover towering dunes, date farms and historic forts in this remote oasis at the edge of the Empty Quarter.