Five Books Exploring Arabia

Five Books Exploring Arabia

Whilst visitors learn more about the explorations of British soldier Captain Shakespear at the Royal Geographic Society, we want to share our top titles on the Arabian Peninsula.

A Kingdom Unseen by Alex Schlacher

A Kingdom Unseen by Alex Schlacher

Most countries have been explored and documented extensively – Saudi Arabia isn’t one of them. Still shrouded in mystery, the country and its inhabitants are relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Alex Schlacher travelled the entire Kingdom in search of people...

Windtower by Peter Jackson and Anne Coles

Windtower by Peter Jackson and Anne Coles

Windtower offers a unique insight into a past way of life, exploring Dubai's rich and storied past and heritage. This new and extended edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the United Arab Emirates, diving deeper into the merchant community's...

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