Manama
This classy, low-slung place close to the heart of uber-cool Adliya is an excellent choice. Its four-star rooms are large, contemporary in style and…
Must-see hotels in Arabian Peninsula
Muscat
An excellent hotel in terms of service and amenities, the affectionately known 'InterCon' is so close to the Opera House you can virtually hear the…
Manama
With distinctive style and character rare in international hotels, the Novotel is built like a qasr (castle) around elegant central courtyards and is…
Oman
While the grand staircase, marble lobby and five-star amenities (landscaped pools, rooftop bar and fine dining) are familiar prerequisites of most luxury…
Muscat
This hotel is pure kitsch. Allegedly designed by a Yemeni prince, the exterior owes much to Disney, while its stained-glass and marble interior is a cross…
Sharqiya Sands
Occupying a ring of attractive stone chalets around a covered majlis (reception area) with a campfire, this cosy camp is in the middle of a basin within…
Doubletree by Hilton – Al Muroj Business Gate
Riyadh
Located in northern Riyadh, Doubletree Al Muroj provides easy access to the city centre and most tourist sites. As expected from this international brand,…
Muscat
So close to the sea, ospreys settle on the garden lamp posts, and yet with the amenities of Al Mouj complex within walking distance, this modern hotel…
Downtown Dubai
This crash pad for next-gen creatives and entrepreneurs has upbeat public areas with cool lamps and other urban accents that smoothly segue to white,…
Jeddah
The chic InterContinental boasts three main drawcards: a waterside location with a private beach, good facilities (including decent restaurants) and…
Manama
These excellent-value, stylishly decorated suites and apartments come with access to a communal temperature-controlled swimming pool and Jacuzzi that…
Manama
Despite being 4km from the city centre, this veteran hotel is the most convenient for the Gulf International Convention Centre and has easy access to…
Salalah
The main rendezvous for Western expats, this sociable and highly competent hotel, with roundels of local scenes and coloured glass, is an old favourite…
Riyadh
All the details of a fabulous modern hotel are present at Al Faisaliah, including fresh orchids and chocolates delivered daily to your room, and your own…
Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa
Manama
Arguably Bahrain’s most luxurious and opulent hotel, the Ritz-Carlton boasts its own private beach on a secluded island and a host of world-class…
Manama
You'll put up with the dated, slightly eccentric decor at the Carlton when you see the excellent-value, large, clean and spacious rooms. These, combined…
Manama
In the heart of downtown Manama, this old favourite continues to get rave reviews. The contemporary black and grey elegance works well, and the pillow…
Muscat
Draped over the headland at the end of Qurm Beach, this veteran hotel with its west-facing terrace offers the best views for sundowners. With access to a…
Riyadh
With large, smart rooms, a hearty breakfast included in the price and a central location, the Coral Olaya Hotel is a great budget option.
Qatar
This lovely low-rise, beachside resort just south of Mesaieed is a favourite among expats wanting to escape the city for the weekend. Far enough away to…
Abu Dhabi
This oasis in the desert loses some of its charm in high season when big overnight tour groups can dominate, but the surroundings are so lovely you might…
Sharjah
Nestled into the traditional architecture of the Heart of Sharjah heritage area, the low-rise luxury suites of Al Bait rest on the foundations of old…
Oman
Reflecting its origins as an accommodation block for athletes, this concrete structure is stuck rather unsympathetically on the seashore and has something…
Kuwait
The only hotel on Failaka Island has a range of facilities, including a petting zoo, a lake, horse riding, camel rides and watersports. Crafts are…
Abu Dhabi
Opened in 2015, this idyllic getaway has 32 massive one- and two-bedroom villas that you'll need to be pried from at checkout. The modern villas, dressed…
Qatar
This four-star resort just off the corniche is a fine getaway, if eclectically decorated, with cast-iron horses in the drive and abstract art and Middle…
Doha
The pyramid-shaped Sheraton Doha is more than a place to stay; it’s an institution. The oldest of Doha’s five-star hotels, it still has one of the best…
Doha
The Torch, at 300m high, is the tallest structure in Doha, and its sleek grey rooms are well known for their panoramic views over the city and the desert…
Dubai
This sail-shaped landmark regularly hosts pop stars, royalty, billionaires and the merely moneyed. The lobby with its eye-catching waterfall and opulent…
Hajar Mountains
Beside Snake Gorge and handy for an early-morning assault on the canyon hike, this guesthouse is in a pretty location surrounded by fruiting figs, guava…
Downtown Dubai
Opened in 2018, this 75-storey hotel looms like a golden beacon, and at 356m high, claims to be the world's tallest hotel (this is Dubai, after all!)…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
With its domed ceiling, golden pillars and jewel-like lamps, Zabeel Saray’s lobby is as lavish and majestic as an Ottoman palace. The rich decor transfers…
Downtown Dubai
This city slicker wows, especially at night when its four-poster towers are dipped in coloured lights. With a direct link to the Financial Centre, it…
Downtown Dubai
A modern interpretation of Middle Eastern design traditions, this fashionable hotel is directly connected to the Dubai Mall. Lug your bags back to…
Dubai
Feel the stress nibbling at your psyche evaporate the moment you step inside this luxe boutique retreat, just a short drive outside Dubai and set on a…
Bur Dubai
Right on the historic Shindagha waterfront, where Dubai's royal family used to live, this charismatic retreat lets you connect with Dubai's past in a…
Kuwait City
Two decades ago, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, there wasn’t a window remaining in the Radisson. That's a difficult scene to imagine today at this…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
When this timelessly elegant Mediterranean villa-style resort first opened in 1998, Dubai Marina was still the middle of nowhere. Now it's dwarfed by high…
Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
A top choice for water sports enthusiasts, this sophisticated beach resort feels like a cross between a Middle Eastern summer palace and an Italian…
Dubai
Owned by Marriott and on the doorstep of four theme parks and the Outlet Village shopping centre, this resort-style property keeps families front and…
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