Travel to turkey in july?

hi, i am a turkish living in middle east. believe me you cant even compare the weather in Turkey with Gulf. If you wanna enjoy the seaside and beaches, go to western side (Bodrum, Cesme, Marmaris, Kusadasi).. If you are interested in culture and shopping, then go to Istanbul and visit the Blue Mosque, Bosphorus, Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace...