The popularity of the cities located in the Middle East amongst the tourists from all over the world is enormous. Whenever one would think of this region of the world, one would think of the extremely rich culture, history, wealth, luxury and its skyscrapers on the huge landscapes. Although the region is a sufferer of the harsh weather and some political hindrances in some parts of the Middle East, there are still many other places that one can visit and collect memories of a lifetime. The cities of this region hold a majestic mélange of sea waters, vast landscapes and other fascinating features. Here are the five cities that seem to be overly occupied hosting a bevy of guests from different parts of the world.

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The upcoming Jordan: Jordan is another upcoming city that has been grabbing attention of a lot of tourists from different countries of the world. The city has famous and splendid sites to amaze and entertain the visitors. However, the most fascinating feature that has made the tour to this city as one of the most favoured destinations is its rich culture and history. The city’s history holds some association in the Bible because of which it is becoming popular all the more. The site of Treasury of Petra will leave you in awe with its majestic beauty and architecture. Also, you can experience the non – drowning feeling in the waters of the magical Dead Sea and float during leisure.

Cairo in Egypt: The Egyptian history is extremely famous for its innovation and sense of modern architecture even in the age when education was not at its plinth. The pyramids and its rich history has been taught and introduced in the history lessons in almost all the schools of the world. Cairo holds the wealth of the country pertaining to its rich history and architecture. It is the biggest city of the country and also the capital; thus, attracts majority of the tourists. Pyramids being the most attractive site seeing edifices, one can also visit the Hanging Church, Heliopolis and the Sphinx. The numbers of pyramids in Egypt surpass 100 and are a treat to the eyes to see them. The best ones are found in Giza which is located in the outskirts of the city.

Jerusalem in Israel: The city is famously known for its rich archaeology, history and religious importance it holds. The archaeologists continue to work to discover more and more sites for the visitors over and above the ones the city currently has. One place you cannot give a miss is the one where the cruxification of the Christ had taken place.

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Istanbul in Turkey: Istanbul is one of the famous cities that acts to join the west to the east. Hence, it is the west of the Middle East that one see. The residents of the city have been meticulous to preserve the rich heritage of the city to showcase it to the tourists that visit from all parts of the world. The city exudes its religious significance through its numerous churches and mosques which has marvellous architecture that will astonish the onlooker.

Author: I am Nadia Quraishi, Team Lead at one of the leading Dubai based company which specialize in Yacht Rental Dubai service. I am also a Web Enthusiast and blogger who love to write on travelling experience. Follow her on Google+