Middle East

DVD. Legacy of Ancient Civilizations. 30 Minutes. Located at the southern end of the Arabian peninsula, the countries of Yemen and Oman sit at a strategic crossroads. The Horn of Africa lies just a few miles across the southern end of the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf is off to the East, and the Arabian Sea, an arm of the Indian Ocean, gives ships easy...

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. The oldest Arabian trading city, Dubai is a pulsating desert metropolis in the Middle East which is today synonymous with High Tech and Bedouins plus tall desert sand dunes, rocky terrain and the blazing sun. The Al-Fahidi Fort is Dubai's oldest building and was built at the beginning of the 19th century and now houses the Dubai Museum.Narrow alleys lead...

DVD. Modern Times Wonders The latest symbol of the Emirates, Dubai's Burj Al Arab, is an Arabian tower that extends high into the sky, the only seven star hotel in the world built upon its own artificial island in the Persian Gulf. The hotel's exterior is shaped like a gigantic sail bent by the wind, a wonder of hotel design that is without equal. The...

Travel Video. DVD. Extravaganza. Dubai, once a pirate coast, today is a high-tech city of Bedouin flair, its old dwellings, narrow winding streets and Al Fahidi Fort providing an atmospheric insight to its historic past. In the souks there is much haggling and noise and from tightly packed bags of spices, the aroma of cardamom, cinnamon and cloves fills the air. This is a city...

DVD. World Destinations. 27 Minutes. Dubai is one of the world's richest and newest countries. It is an enchanting balance of tradition and culture.

DVD. Modern Times Wonders Abu Dhabi is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates and due to its immense natural resources of oil and gas, has seen much transformation, although age-old traditions are still much respected. Even so, the city has developed a truly cosmopolitan atmosphere and contains more foreigners than locals. A mighty triumphal gate leads visitors into a fascinating Oriental fairytale world,...

Travel Video. DVD. Extravaganza. Spectacular architectural masterpieces, combined with Arabian elements, dominate the city of Abu Dhabi and have turned it into one of the most modern metropolises in the world. However, one of the city's buildings surpasses all others. The legendary Emirates Palace is truly a hotel of the superlative and has no less than seven stars. Reminiscent of the Thousand And One Nights,...

DVD. The World Atlas. 48 Minutes. The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally and in-depth cultural and historical information. Each episode is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct features - physical geography, political geography, popular locations, and thematic maps. The new digitally animated one-of-a-kind version of an...

Globe Trekker Video. 4-episode set on 2 DVD's. 3 Hours. Double-DVD set contains four shows: The Arab Gulf States, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon, Israel & the Sinai Desert, and a Short History Special. Known as the "cradle of civilization", the Middle East is the meeting point between Africa, Europe and Asia, and contains some of the most beautiful and mystical scenery in the world. Unfortunately,...

DVD. Digging for the Truth. 188 Minutes. Host Josh Bernstein continues his quest to unlock the world's greatest secrets as he searches for the real Queen of Sheba investigates the truth about Troy, uncovers secrets of the hotly debated novel, The Da Vinci Code, and hunts for giants in Patagonia. The Real Queen of Sheba Traveling back through time along the ancient incense trails of...

Travel through the Wadi Rum Desert and the ancient ruins of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, see the oil fields of Kuwait, tee off at a desert golf course in Abu Dhabi, marvel at the awe inspiring structures of Dubai and discover a warm welcome in Beirut then visit the ancient Syrian trading centers of Aleppo, Damascus and the Greco-Roman city of Apamea, experience...

Globe Trekker. (Double DVD) Hosted by Egyptian-born, award-winning chef Bobby Chinn, World Café Middle East delivers a stylish fast-paced show which uncovers the recipes, history and culture behind some of the region’s most famous foods. Bobby, a restaurateur, known for his trademark sense of humor, takes us on an entertaining trip as he visits markets, hangs out in the hippest nightspots, and cooks some delicious,...