The leg opened with a cinematic "Lawrence of Arabia" scene involving an Ottoman-era steam train and bedouin horsemen.
Fans lamented that visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World resulted in teams mostly just doing a slide puzzle instead of exploring the historic site more deeply. Performance and Elimination [S34E5] The Amazing Race of Arabia
" The Amazing Race of Arabia " (Season 34, Episode 5) is widely regarded by fans and critics as an episode where the carried a leg that otherwise featured underwhelming and linear tasks . While history was made with the show's first-ever visit to the Kingdom of Jordan, many viewers felt the legendary city of Petra was underutilized, with the race coming down to simple puzzles rather than complex navigation. Key Leg Highlights The leg opened with a cinematic "Lawrence of
Reviewers and fans shared mixed feelings on the balance of the episode's location and challenges. While history was made with the show's first-ever
Critics on Reality Blurred expressed boredom with the "shuttled around" format, noting that the lack of self-driving and navigation made the episode feel less like a race and more like a guided tour.
“Petra is one of the most incredible places the race has ever been to, but the tasks were very underwhelming.” Reddit · r/TheAmazingRace · 3 years ago
The Great Temple at Petra served as the finish line for the leg. Critical Reception