A clearly laid out, well-illustrated guide to Iran with detailed cultural history including approximately 70 pages of history, 20 pages on Iran's art and architecture and 15 pages on religion.
An excellent and invaluable guide for anyone visiting, working or living in Kuwait. Contains practical advice on exploring as well as how to set up home, setting up a bank account and getting a visa.
A guide to Bahrain to help you avoid embarrassing cultural faux pas. Includes detailed information on the people and the culture, notes on business and social etiquette and helpful sections on language.
An in-depth and reliable guide which contains all the usual information on shopping, attractions, eating and drinking, but also vital details on relocating and setting up home.
A handy guide for the traveller on a fleeting visit which includes approximately 40 pages on Doha and a brief section on Qatar's forts. Practical listings are grouped together at the back.
A neatly-designed, pocket sized guide to Dubai from Wallpaper magazine with recommendations for the chicest hotels, the coolest bars and even an architour of the city's best buildings.
A fantastic city guide that really feels like it's been written by the residents. Focuses on the sights, restaurants and shopping in Dubai with approximately 30 pages on the UAE and Abu Dhabi. Includes good, clear maps.
A colourful, practical guide for the traveller on a budget looking for slightly more selective recommendations than the Lonely Planet equivalent. The maps of this guide still leave a lot to be desired.
11 routes in the Hajar, ranging from gentle 3 hour strolls along falaj irrigation channels to 2 day serious treks, all way-marked and most accessible on day-trips from Muscat. The "book" in fact comprises seperate cards for each walk. Recommended.
A practical yet well-written guide with a decent section on the culture and the history of Oman including sections on mountain hikes and dhow cruises. Everything that a traveller on a budget looking for an independent experience is going to need.