The Kingdom of Bahrain is an 83 island archipelago off the East coast of Saudi Arabia. Its economy is more dependent on tourism and banking, than on oil. Taking a trip around the country will only take a weekend! Some sights not to miss include the Bahrain Fort, World Trade Center, Tree of Life, Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed Fort (RIffa Fort), Jazaer Beach, and the Salman bin Hamad Mosque.

This city of superlatives is great for a layover (by booking an Emirates flight) or extended stay. This is a breakdown of some of the coolest places to see including the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al-Arab, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Dubai Marina, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and the Souks at Madinat Jumeirah.