Middle East: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

The Middle East beckons you. With 8 key languages in this first ever phrasebook to the region, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Find your way to the qahwa (cofee house) for a sheesha (water pipe), and have a chat with some of the world's most hospitable people. Immerse yourself in the culture section packed with fascinating and useful info on this unique region.

Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.