8 Regional Travel Photographers Capturing the Middle East

Experience the beauty of the Middle East through the lens of some of the region’s best travel photographers...

HUDA BIN REDHA | UAE

With a focus on aerial photography that evokes a feeling of soaring over vast and grandeur landscapes, Bin Redha’s images highlight the splendor of the world’s diverse topography.

HESSAH ALAJAJI | Saudi Arabia

Showcasing the stunning geographical and cultural diversity of Saudi Arabia, Hessah al-Ajaji captures sublime islands, sprawling seascapes of the Red Sea’s coral reefs and lively portraits of the country’s natives.

DANY EID | UAE

Dubai-based photographer with a sharp eye for nature and urban landscapes, Dany Eid pristinely captures cityscapes and natural landscapes making for soaring, visually stunning images.

ABDULRAHMAN AL-HINAI | Oman

A documentary photographer capturing portraits of people from all across Oman, Al-Hinai gives audiences an intimate peak into the minutiae of daily life in the Sultanate.

AYESHA ABASSI | UAE

Achieving a mesmerizing level of hyperrealism in all her awe-inspiring shots, Abassi captures the vast diversity of the world’s terrains with a kaleidoscope of colors. Through her shots, you can feel the sacred and spiritual underpinnings of nature.

ALEX REZA SHAMS | Iran

Iranian-American PhD student Alex Shams shares intimate photos of Tehran’s meandering streets, buttressed by his insights into Iranian history and culture. He takes you into the nestled cultural enclaves and winds you through centuries of rich Iranian history.

FAISAL ALJERIFANI | Saudi Arabia

If you’re looking to escape the suffocation of the city, Aljerifani’s photographs will offer you much-needed respite. Instead of focusing on the human footprint, Aljerifani follows the sun around the world, capturing its radiance in all its magnificence.

COUCLA REFAAT | EGYPT

Since 2005, Refaat has traversed more than 30 countries across the globe, her striking works have appeared in countless exhibitions and she’s even been crowned ‘Ambassador of Arts in Egypt’. Her commercial and travel photography spans the whole spectrum from portraits to landscapes and beyond.