The emirate of Dubai is home to around 1.8 million inhabitants. The majority of the population lives in the city. Dubai is known for its modern and futuristic projects. From skyscrapers on manmade islands, to amusement parks, there is hardly anything that does not exist in this city. Dubai offers endless beautiful beaches, excellent water sports, desert safaris and an almost immeasurable range of shopping facilities.

Stunning fjord-rich coasts and breathtaking mountain scenery can be found in Khasab. In the Omani town on the Musandam peninsula, we recommend a dhow trip.

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Mahe is the largest of 115 islands of the Seychelles. The most beautiful and famous beach on the main island is Mahe's Beau Vallon Bay, where there is not only the white sand beach to admire, but also a charming view and a unique nature.

Nosy Be is an island about 10 km off the northwest coast of Madagascar. Literally translated, the island's name means "big island" and is of volcanic origin. Thanks to its beautiful beaches and wild nature, Nosy Be is a known paradise for divers, boaters, sailors and fishermen.

Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Maore), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), and several islets around these two. Approximately 25% of the adult population, and five times as many women as men, enter trance states in which they believe they are possessed by certain identifiable spirits who maintain stable and coherent identities from one possession to the next.

Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, located on the Delagoa Bay. A particularly beautiful building in the city is the Portuguese fort built in 1787. With its unique sandy beaches, Maputo offers a gorgeous scenery, perfect for swimming and tanning.

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Durban is situated on the Indian Ocean on the east coast of South Africa. Durban is South Africa's second biggest city, with slightly more than 3 million inhabitants, and is one of the most important industrial cities in the country. The beaches and the subtropical climate make Durban a popular spot for vacationers from around the world. Watersport enthusiasts will be extremely impressed by the activities on offer and the cultural side of the city boasts many museums, theatres and botanical gardens.