Fishing boats, arcade bars and cabarets – this is how to celebrate the end of your single life in the Middle East.
Getting hitched? Going from ‘that guy’ to ‘the groom’? Gearing up for a lifetime of blanket hogging, TV remote stealing, and surprisingly loud snoring?
Well, you know what this calls for – one last trip with the boys that have wingmanned you, helped you get that girl's number, talked you through your first date, and very soon, will stand by you as you put a ring on that very same girl’s finger.
And what better way to thank them for their single-life-long service than to ask them all to throw some clothes in a bag, book a flight and join you for one final adventure across the Middle East?
To help you plan your bromantic bachelor party, we’ve rounded up some of the best ways for you and the boys to tip your hat to your player ways before you begin your new life as the guy who’s married to that girl.
Step out of Singledom and into…a Marrakech Cabaret
📍Morocco | March–May, September–October
Belly dancing, acrobatics, Moroccan music…the cabaret sells itself.
After all, it wouldn’t really be a traditional bachelor party without you and the boys making some night-time memories that are all 100% above-board, of course. And the best place to do it is at a Marrakech cabaret like ‘Fantasia’.
Though, we’re not too sure if the wife-to-be will be too happy about this one.
Get Rid of Pre-Wedding Jitters, Go Quad Biking
📍Egypt | September–March
The big day is coming up. You’re a little nervous. Stressed. Maybe you sweat a bit. Cry a little. Overthink a lot. It’s normal. You’re about to leave everything you’ve ever known behind and start this new life of responsibilities, bills, toilet seat arguments, in-laws…anyone would be jittery.
But, don’t worry. It’s easy. All you need to do is find a way to cool down. And sometimes the best way to do that is to do the exact opposite – fire it up! And by it, we mean your quad bike.
In several locations across Egypt’s Sinai, you and the crew can Mad-Max across rugged terrains, steep hills, and endless deserts. Then, you can camp out, throw a few steaks on the grill, crack a few beers, and finally stop thinking about the big day (the end of your single life) that’s coming up (so) soon.
Gather up Gents, it’s Spa Day
📍Oman | November–February
It’s a well-known fact that before your big day, you trim your wizard’s beard, you get that haircut your bride-to-be and your mother have both asked you to get, and you massage those biceps that will carry your other half across the threshold. Yes, that’s right. Your body needs some care, too.
So, it might not be a bad idea to convince the lads to cancel those Vegas tickets, and head on over to Oman instead. At the award-winning Six Senses Zighy Bay resort, you’ll be able to make sure your body is as ready as ever to carry those marital burdens by booking a signature Hammam treatment, a facial, and a yoga class.
Believe us, the boys (and the missus) will thank you later.
Charter a Fishing Boat and Say Goodbye to the Fish in the Sea
📍UAE | October–May
Forget about the bars, beers and buggies – chartering a fishing boat is definitely the best way to spend your last night as a single man in Dubai.
Round up your boys, jet off into the Arabian Gulf and maybe even reel in a Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, or Barracuda. The bragging rights alone will give you enough confidence to say “I do.”
Take a Hike…through History at Bekaa Valley
📍Lebanon | March–June, October–November
This one’s for the non-party bachelors that enjoy a good hike, a good book and some good ol’ history.
If you, like most men, want to travel back in time, all the way back to the Roman Empire, you can wander around Bekaa Valley’s ancient columns, arches, and temples – like those of Baalbek.
Or, if you’ve resolved your obsession with the Roman Empire, you can take your groomsmen on a bromantic adventure through rolling hills, countless vineyards, quaint villages…no reason for the bride to get jealous at all.
Last Chance to Be a Player…at an Arcade Bar
📍Jordan | March–May, September–November
If you want to feel like a kid again before you take the plunge into full-fledged matrimonial adulthood, you might want to challenge your buddies to a (definitely competitive) game of Pac-Man or Street Fighter at any of Amman’s booze-inclusive arcade bars.
And, hey, maybe this’ll help get all the ‘playing’ out of your system before you tie the knot.
