Visit Mecca

Visit Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Explore the Masmak Fortress (a clay and mud-brick citadel pivotal in the unification of Saudi Arabia), see the Kingdom Centre Tower (a 302-meter skyscraper with a sky bridge offering panoramic city views), and wander through Diriyah (a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic home of the Saudi royal family).

Visit Jeddah, a major port city on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. Explore the historic Al-Balad district (a UNESCO World Heritage site with traditional coral houses and markets), see the King Fahd's Fountain (one of the tallest fountains in the world, reaching 312 meters), and stroll along the Corniche (a scenic waterfront promenade with parks and beaches).

Trace Nabatean canyons, Red Sea reefs, and date-palm oases of Saudi Arabia

Learn Modern Standard Arabic and its unique script

Visit Istanbul, Turkey's historic city straddling Europe and Asia. Explore the Hagia Sophia (a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral turned mosque and museum), marvel at the Blue Mosque's six minarets and 20,000 Iznik tiles, wander the Grand Bazaar (one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops), and cruise the Bosphorus Strait for views of palaces and bridges linking continents.

Visit Dubai, a futuristic city in the United Arab Emirates. Ascend the Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building at 828m with observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors), shop at the Dubai Mall (one of the largest malls globally with an aquarium and ice rink), experience desert safaris in the Arabian Desert (dune bashing, camel rides, and traditional Bedouin camps), and admire the Palm Jumeirah (artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree with luxury hotels).

Visit Jerusalem, a historic city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Explore the Old City's Western Wall (a remnant of the Second Temple), walk the Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus is believed to have taken to his crucifixion), and see the Dome of the Rock (an iconic Islamic shrine with a golden dome). Discover the Israel Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Mahane Yehuda Market (a bustling spot for local food and culture).

Visit Tel Aviv, Israel's vibrant coastal city. Stroll along the 14km-long Tel Aviv Promenade (Tayelet) with Mediterranean views, explore the UNESCO-listed White City (over 4,000 Bauhaus buildings), browse the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) for fresh produce and street food, and relax at Gordon Beach (popular for swimming and beach volleyball).