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Naher Osten Reiseführer: Dubai, Doha, Riad & mehr

⭐ 5.0·Reiseführer·8 Min.

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🛂 Visa by Country

✓UAE: Free visa on arrival 70+ nationalities
✓Qatar: Visa-free 95+ nationalities
✓Saudi Arabia: Tourist e-visa 63 nationalities ($130, 1 year)
✓Iran: Visa on arrival most nationalities ($80-150)
✓Iraq: Difficult - most need sponsor. Kurdistan easier
✓Jordan: Visa on arrival (40 JOD). Jordan Pass waives fee + Petra

⚠️ Cultural Dos & Donts

✓Public affection illegal in most countries
✓Alcohol illegal in Iran, Saudi - available UAE, Qatar, Jordan
✓Ramadan: no eating/drinking/smoking in public daylight
✓Photography of government/military/locals without permission illegal
✓Right hand for eating/handshakes - left hand unclean

🚕 Getting Around & Money

✓Dubai Metro excellent. Doha Metro covers most attractions
✓Uber/Careem in Saudi cities. Haramain HSR Mecca-Medina
✓Jordan: rent a car. JETT buses Amman-Petra
✓Iran banking isolated from SWIFT - bring ALL cash

🇦🇪 Country Deep Dives

✓UAE: Grand Mosque free. Desert safari 150-300 AED
✓Qatar: Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl
✓Saudi: AlUla (Hegra sister to Petra), Jeddah Al-Balad
✓Jordan: Petra 2+ days. Wadi Rum Mars-like camping
✓Iran: Isfahan Naqsh-e Jahan - world most beautiful
✓Iraq: Kurdistan - Erbil Citadel, raw mountain scenery

🌙 Ramadan Travel Guide

✓Dates shift ~11 days earlier each year - check Islamic calendar
✓No eating/drinking/smoking in public daylight hours
✓Hotel restaurants and mall food courts remain open
✓Iftar (sunset meal) magical - lavish buffets, street food
✓Eid al-Fitr: 3-day holiday - flights/hotels book months ahead

💡 Schnelltipps

💡Dress modestly - shoulders and knees covered is safe baseline
💡Summer (Jun-Aug) 45-50°C - outdoor activities nearly impossible
💡Weekends differ: UAE/Qatar/Saudi Fri-Sat; Iran Thu-Fri
💡Mosque etiquette: remove shoes, women cover hair
💡Haggling expected in souks - start at 50% of asking
💡Bottled water only - tap water can cause stomach issues
💡eSIM essential - WhatsApp calls blocked in UAE
💡Eid holidays book out flights and hotels - check calendar

⚡ Profi-Tipps

⭐Jordan Pass waives visa AND includes Petra - buy BEFORE arrival
⭐Dubai gives free tourist SIM at immigration with 1GB
⭐Iran is incredible - Persepolis, Isfahan, legendary hospitality

📋 Zusammenfassung

The Middle East is incredibly diverse. Plan around Ramadan and summer heat, respect local customs, and understand visa rules vary dramatically.