If you're interested in taking an island vacation, you'll have a few options to consider in the Middle East. Bahrain, however, is the largest island country in the Middle East. There are several gorgeous beaches in this country such as the Abu Subh Beach which is in Diraz, Bahrain, and the Malkiya Beach in Malkiya, Bahrain. You can catch a flight from cities in the United States to Manama Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and you'll be just 20 minutes away from both of these beaches. Airlines flying to this destination include Turkish Airlines and American Airlines.