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10 best foodie cities in the Middle East

Where dinner is a destination and lunch is an event.

Ranked by climate, cost of living, language access, safety, and lifestyle fit. Personalize this →

  1. #1

    Istanbul, Türkiye

    100
    match

    Two continents, three thousand years of history, and a Bosphorus ferry as your commute.

  2. #2

    Antalya, Türkiye

    100
    match

    Turkish Riviera. Beaches under cliffs, Roman gates, and a long sunshine season.

  3. #3

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    100
    match

    Skyline-chasing Gulf hub with zero income tax, world-class infrastructure, and brutal summer heat.

  4. #4

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    100
    match

    Wealthier, quieter cousin of Dubai. Louvre and museums, white-sand beaches, family-friendly.

  5. #5

    Doha, Qatar

    100
    match

    Gulf capital with a futuristic skyline rising from the desert. Quiet, wealthy, gallery-rich.

  6. #6

    Tel Aviv, Israel

    100
    match

    Mediterranean beach city and the Middle Easts biggest tech hub. Brunch culture, queer-friendly, never sleeps.

  7. #7

    Amman, Jordan

    100
    match

    Hilly Jordanian capital. Roman ruins in the middle of downtown, Petra a half-day drive south.

  8. #8

    Byblos, Lebanon

    100
    match

    Among the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth. Crusader castle on a Mediterranean fishing harbour.

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