Customer Review: I bought this book to prepare for my relocation to Qatar (from Australia). The book is so out of date it is downright useless. For example, even basic information such as visa requirements is wrong (you *can* get a tourist visa when you turn up at Doha airport). And recommendations about what's... more info
Customer Review: I used this book for my travel to Saudi Arabia following the footsteps of Nassir Khusraw, the Persian poet and philosopher who went to Mecca in 1045. According to this book the distance between Medina to Jeddah and Mecca is 390 and 410, respectively. Nassir Khusraw in his "Safarnameh" says the... more info
Customer Review: oman is the most exciting place i have
ever been. after reading the lonely planet version
of Oman i was left with NO IMPRESSION. I arrived to find it exciting, stunning and
full of activities. The books prices for hotels and
taxis, juice etc were ALL WAY OFF. All too... more info
Customer Review: Excellent book that gives a great overview of all the Middle Eastern countries. Great descriptions and tips for each country. Helps you understand what the main tourist sites are and also about the long history of these ancient countries. From ruins, to food, to adventure,
you can have a full... more info
Customer Review: As usual, Lonely Planet have attacked this project with vigour and research and produced a comprehensive guide to the Middle East. However, as is the problem with the "Shoestring" editions, a vast amount has to be left out, an enormous of amount of information must be precised in order to produce a... more info
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