For a cruise holiday of truly biblical proportions, there can be no better destination than the Red Sea.There's plenty to explore, whether you'd rather dive among the coral reef in the azure waters of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, or dive right into Dubai's sprawling Mall of Emirates-with over 200 shops and an indoor ski slope that you must see to believe. Middle East cruises are sometimes referred to as Holy Land cruises, as important Christian, Jewish and Islamic sites are among the highlights of shore excursions. The Middle East offers striking topographical contrasts, from lush valleys to vast deserts, and the pyramids of Egypt are a highlight of many Middle East cruises. Some Middle East cruises transit the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea