This region consists of countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman. It is emerging as a top tourist destination and has several attractions. It is also home to a large desert and a sea called Dead Sea. Some of the must visit sites in Middle East include Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, The Dome of the Rock(Jerusalem), Erbil Citadel(Iraq), Luxor (Egypt), Sheikh Zayed Mosque (Abu Dhabi), Socotra Archipelago and the Egyptian pyramids. Arabic is the primary language of the region and the official language of most of the countries here. The best time to visit is from March to May. The length of the cruise can be 7 days or more.