Monuments and Landmarks in Middle East

At under 200 years old, the Baha'i faith could be considered one of the world's youngest faiths. But what they lack in age, they make up for in grandeur. The Terraces of the Bahá'í Faith in Haifa (commonly referred to as the Baha'i Gardens) is arguably one of the most visited sites in Israel. The magnificently 18 garden terraces (plus one for the Shrine of the Bab) are both serene and exciting at the same time. The UNESCO listed gardens are open to the public (on a free tour) and it's totally worth it. Perhaps most refreshing, the entire area is 100% free. No admission costs. No tips or gratuities accepted.

Doha doesn't really have a real city center, instead the long promenade along the waterfront, Al Corniche, makes up the city's focal point. It is seven kilometres long with amazing views of the highrises across the harbour, where the south end is filled with wooden dhows, traditional Arabic sailing boats. In the evening Al Corniche is "the place" to take a stroll, but don't try to walk here during the day when it can be blistering hot.