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the Middle East 2026 picks

The best places to visit in the Middle East in 2026

Our 2026 picks for the best the Middle East destinations – the 5 cities and regions worth booking this year, with climate windows, cost notes, and the specific reason 2026 is the year to go.

The Middle East in 2026 sees Jordan and Saudi Arabia continuing tourism expansion, UAE cementing as a stopover capital, and Uzbekistan emerging as Central Asia’s most-visited Silk Road destination.

01

Jordan

March-May and September-November. Petra + Wadi Rum + Dead Sea is one of the world’s great 10-day circuits.

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02

Dubai

November-March. Use as a stopover or 3-4 day standalone trip.

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03

Abu Dhabi

See our Abu Dhabi travel guide for full planning.

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04

Samarkand

See our Samarkand travel guide for full planning.

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05

Tbilisi

See our Tbilisi travel guide for full planning.

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