The Dead Sea
The Lowest Point on Earth
Float weightlessly in mineral-rich water and coat yourself in healing black mud.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why The Dead Sea.
Float effortlessly — the salt makes you bob like a cork.
Slather on mineral-rich black mud, a natural spa.
The lowest point on the planet, 430m below sea level.
Spa resorts on both the Jordan and Israel shores.
Easy to pair with Petra, Wadi Rum, or Jerusalem.
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The Dead Sea is a bucket-list float — lie back in water so salty you can read a book on the surface, then slather on the famous black mud. Pure, surreal relaxation.
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Safety Overview
The Dead Sea
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
Traveling to The Dead Sea with a pet?
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates · 🇶🇦 Qatar have specific entry rules — microchip, rabies, permits and more. See exactly what your pet needs before you book.
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