Bab al-Dunya – Walking Through the Gate of the World
In the heart of Sinai's high mountains lies a trail that feels like a passage between worlds: Bab al-Dunya. Meaning "The Gate of the World" in Arabic, this hike offers not just sweeping views but also a profound sense of stepping into a landscape shaped by both time and legend. The Name and Its Meaning The name Bab al-Dunya carries weight. For Bedouin storytellers, the "gate" symbolizes entry into a vast, untamed world of mountains, wadis, and sky. For travelers, it is both literal and metaphorical—rocky cliffs that form a natural gateway and the sense of leaving behind ordinary life [...]