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5 Must Fly Regional Weekend Gateways That Won’t Break Your Bank And Guarantee All The Thrill Around
Autumn is almost here in Saudi ( though you
may still feel stuck awkwardly between summer and winter) then why not go
for a short weekend gateway at this time
of the year?
Things you would love about
weekend gateways is that they are short and sweet but enough to recharge your
mind, body and soul for the next busy and bothering weekday. With only 2-3
hours away, you can immerse in a completely different atmosphere.
Instead of
booking a flight in Europe and North America or Far East, lets explore the region for a short time and on budget. With cool aggregation tools like Skyscanner and HotelsCombined, it is easy to plan early and even secure amazing last minute deals even at 5* hotels!
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Turkey, Kuwait, Iraq, Egypt and Oman
1.Kuwait
Okay, I know you didn’t expect Kuwait..and yes it is one of the least touristic country in the world. However, you would love to plan and 8-9 locations in just 2 days. There are pristine beaches, noteworthy museums, amazing local food, art galleries and of course, malls with tons of stores. Try the things below…
And check out the prices from each Saudi city to kuwait in NOV
via SKYSCANNER
Energize
by scuba diving, snorkeling in crystal clear Kobar Island
Guess what? It’s also a bird sanctuary
Go Ice-Skating…
The
Olympic-size Ice-Skating Rink in Kuwait is one of the best in the region, with
a seating capacity of 1600.
Visit Souk Moubarakiyya or traditional souq (market). You can find almost everything in this Souk in low prices.
The Glorious Mirror House…esp if you LOVE To Look AT The Mirror 24/7
Visit Tareq
Rajab Museum of Islamic Arts
More than 30000 items collected over a period of more than 50 years are displayed in this private museum belonging to Tareq Sayed Rajab
Green Island is well known as the ideal place for relaxation. a reclaimed land, transformed into an artificial island.
Go back in time at Kuwait Historical, Vintage and Classic Car Museum
2. EGYPT
“But I have been there SO MANY times” okay so that’s why we have listed some hidden gems that you might have never visited..
Do Adventerous things at Fayoum Oasis
A great place for hiking, bird watching, sand boarding, horse-back riding, camel trekking, fishing and camping!
Shop at Khan el Khalili Bazaar, Cairo
Authentic, affordable and beautiful things!
Enjoy egyptian culture At Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center, Cairo
For some soulful dance..
Reflect at The City Of The Dead
A 4 mile cemetery where many ancestors of great civilizations are buried..
Read at Lehnert and Landrock Bookshop, cairo
A heaven for booklovers, coffee-drinkers and night owls!
Eat burger At Lucille’s
Incredibly famous for amazing burgers cooked with local ingredients
3.Turkey
Istanbul is probably not a destination for short weekends but if you have been before many times, you would LOVE to go again this winter to check out hidden gems, not-so-popular tourist sites for great scene, affordable food and souvenirs..
Roam around at Ortakoy
A beautiful neighbourhood In Istanbul with amazing stores, cafes and a beautiful view overlooking Bosphorus Bridge
Visit ÇAMLICA HILL
This is 263 above sea level and one of the highest hill in Istanbul GIVING you the ULTIMATE view of beautiful sunsets. Tons of parks, turkish cafe around too.
Drink at SETUSTU TEA GARDEN
This is a beautiful open air tea garden at the end of Gülhane Park giving you panoramic view while you sip your turkish tea…
Relax At Prince Islands
A soulful day on the beach is exactly what you need in a weekend getaway…!
PRAY At Rustam Pasha Masjid
Enjoy Basilica Cistern Underground Marvel At The Brilliant Byzantine Engineering!
Istanbul is amazing underground too..
4.OMAN
Wadis, beaches, Unesco historic sites, nature parks, architecture – there’s so much to do and visit in OMAN
Enjoy beautiful wildlife at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve
Experience the ultimate culture and music at Royal Opera House
Pray at Sultan Quoboos Grand Mosque
Explore Al-Ayn – Bee hive tombs
Fancy a swim at Wadi Bani Khalid?
Go below Majlis al Jinn cave, the 2nd largest cave chamber in the world by surface area.. yes, it is supposedly a meeting place for JInns!
Relax at Tiwi- a stunning white beach in Oman
The Sound….
5.Iraq
Saudi has resumed flights to Iraq for the first time in 27 years..why not avail this opportunity and explore this beautiful, undiscovered country when tickets prices at all saudi carriers are low!
Cheaper flights can be found directly on airlines website
Shop at Al Shoja historic market
Good afternoon from Al-Shorja market. One of the oldest and busiest street markets in #Baghdad
أسواق الشورجة، بغداد pic.twitter.com/UvCdNLYB28— Iraq Pictures (@IraqPics) May 30, 2015
Pray at Great Mosque of Samarra
Al-Malwiya Minaret Tower, part of the Grand Mosque of Samarra
الملوية في مدينة سامراء#Samarra #Iraq #سامراء #العراق pic.twitter.com/zFTKqR9bMG— Iraq Pictures (@IraqPics) March 7, 2015
Enjoy the breaktaking view at Korek Mountain Resort & Spa
Learn more about Akre – a historically Assyrian town in northern Iraq
The town of Akre. A historically Assyrian town in northern Iraq
مدينة عقرة الآشورية في شمال العراق #Iraq #Assyria pic.twitter.com/x7qVTNqE8L— Iraq Pictures (@IraqPics) June 6, 2015
Visit Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib Resting Place
Enjoy climbing Mount sara, sulaimaniya
Mount Sara in Sulaymaniyah, Northern Iraq
جبل سارا في محافظة السليمانية، شمال العراق#Iraq #Kurdistan #Slemani pic.twitter.com/QcMrgZgriZ— Iraq Pictures (@IraqPics) June 21, 2015
Why not share with us your favourite regional weekend destionation, too!
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