Modernist architecture in Abu Dhabi with a location map. A guide to a style of UAE architecture more familiar in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc.
Middle East Blog Posts
Dubai Street Art: Karama – Among the best street art in the UAE
For some of the best street art in Dubai, visit to Al Karama where Street 18B has been transformed by murals and graffiti into a huge open-air art gallery.
A journey through pre-civil war Syria
Photographs of pre-civil war Syria. In the autumn of 2005, six years before the start of the civil war, I spent ten days travelling around Syria.
In Photos: The Roman City of Leptis Magna in Libya
Photographs of the Roman City of Leptis Magna, the most magical Roman ruins I have seen to date. All photos were taken during my past visits to Libya.
Travel Shot | The Berber town of Ghadames in Libya
The Berber town of Ghadames in Libya is situated approximately 450km southwest of Tripoli, and features white-washed buildings and winding alleys.
Travel Shot | Ancient Palmyra in Syria
A photograph of the ancient Semitic city of Palmyra taken before the devastating civil war in Syria began … one of the most incredible places we have seen.
Travel Shot | The Roman ruins of Baalbek in Lebanon
Photograph of the Roman ruins of Baalbek in Lebanon. In the Beqaa Valley, Baalbek is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the Middle East.
Friday Flashback | Sandstorm near Benghazi, Libya
Driving from Tobruk to Benghazi in Libya, we suddenly spotted an approaching sandstorm. This photograph captures the dramatic orange tones.
Friday Flashback | Gazing out over the Western Hajar Mountains in Oman
When travelling in Oman I took this photo of the Western Hajar Mountains en route between the now capital of Muscat and the former ancient capital of Nizwa.
Friday Flashback | Palmyra in pre-civil-war Syria
Pre-civil-war Syria was one of the most rewarding countries to visit in the Middle East. Damascus, Aleppo and Hama were all fascinating cities to explore.