Doha
Qatar's first hotel, the Bismillah was built in the 1950s and is now managed by boutique company Tivoli Hotels. The heritage building location has tiled…
Must-see hotels in Arabian Peninsula
Jebel Akhdar
This large hotel, built in the local grey stone and with paths that are constructed from the distinctive fossilised pavement that is a unique feature of…
Kuwait City
Although the beige room decor could do with an update, the Marriott is a solid luxury choice in Kuwait. Hotel highlights include a spa and fitness centre…
Doha
This 14-room boutique hotel just outside the hubbub of the main souq is decorated with extravagant Qatari design features, studded velvet sofas, plush…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Next to a metro station, the popular Gloria actually flaunts numerous assets that'll make you want to stay put, including a top-notch gym, a 25m rooftop…
Oman
Ayjah boasts its own hotel, and it's not just a little local guesthouse: it's a grand multistorey affair, located on the edge of the lagoon. Offering good…
Dubai
It's a Holiday Inn Express, so you know you're not getting the Ritz. Still, the overall look at this well-run property is clean and contemporary, starting…
United Arab Emirates
This resort fronts a long, white, soft sandy beach with all of its spacious, neutrally toned rooms facing the sea (upgrade for a balcony). Doze in a…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
This place has the sophistication of a city hotel, but its location on the Marina Walk with direct access to the Marina Mall also pulls in a solid crowd…
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Abu Dhabi
There's a beach vibe from the moment you walk into the bright, contemporary foyer with its decor-nods to the desert scattered throughout and floor-to…
Manama
The Delmon is a well-located downtown hotel that is great value for money. Rooms tend to feature dark furnishings, but the hotel's nicely decorated…
United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Zayed's old guest house – an atmospheric mix of art deco and mid-20th-century glamour with common areas home to much of the original furnishings –…
Hajar Mountains
The tallest of several guesthouses capitalising on the success of the original, this multistorey restoration project requires a bit of fitness just to…
Kuwait City
Opposite Kuwait's Al Hamra mall, this modern hotel is a decent choice, dressed with glass chandeliers, neutral greys, light browns and marble detailing…
Bahrain
Al Bander has all the trappings of an upmarket resort, including a private beach, comfy sun loungers, outdoor swimming pools and a host of leisure…
Oman
It’s cheap and central but best of all, the owner epitomises Omani hospitality. The custard-yellow walls of this modest hotel need a repaint, but there's…
Doha
One of the loveliest and friendliest hotels in Doha, the Arumaila inhabits a gorgeous old souq building whose stunning rooms have wooden floors, soothing…
Downtown Dubai
Shaped like an upside-down tuning fork, one of Dubai’s most architecturally dramatic towers hides traditional Thai decor behind its futuristic facade…
Kuwait City
On a white-sand beach with pristine water, this resort, 35km from the city, makes for a relaxing break. Calm-toned rooms have garden or sea views, and…
Kuwait City
This bright five-star hotel overlooking Kuwait Bay is filled with colourful soft patterned fabrics and bold accents including gold-coloured bed frames,…
Doha
The simple but sophisticated rooms here are large, with dark wooden panelling behind the beds and attractive wooden floors and furnishings. But the hotel…
Oman
A night spent in a luxurious low-rise chalet amid the 30 acres of verdant gardens at this well-established resort, off the Barka–Nakhal road, may trick…
Dhofar
Bringing comfort to the coastal experience for those who’d rather not camp, this resort and dive centre, a 10-minute drive east of Mirbat, is located on a…
Salalah
Located in a not-particularly-attractive block, this hotel nonetheless offers simple but large rooms with unparalleled sea views from the balcony. All…
Oman
Arranged around a simple, unlandscaped pool, this hotel, set within its own grounds, is in need of refurbishment, but the rooms are clean, and it makes a…
Oman
Don’t be put off by the ugly facade of the visitors centre at the turtle reserve: the sea-facing part is in keeping with the weather-eroded cliffs that…
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa
Kuwait City
A good luxury option for families, this 361-room resort has a private beach and tasteful rooms, plus seven restaurants including a seafood option. Its…
Muscat
If you can forgive the fact that the exterior is pink, this good-value hotel, close to the airport with pleasant landscaping and views across the…
Oman
Tiers of bougainvillea lead to the domed porch and grand foyer of this predominantly business-oriented hotel. Rooms are functional rather than elegant and…
Hajar Mountains
The ever-friendly Ibri Oasis Hotel is on the Buraimi side of town. With a marble staircase, stained-glass windows and clean rooms, the hotel is mainly…
United Arab Emirates
We love the modern vibes of this hotel with wall-length beachy pictures hung above beds, sea-green furnishings adding pops of colour, and slick, curvy…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Despite the corporate feeling, this tower is a top-value pick thanks to fall-over-backwards friendly staff and generously sized studios and apartments…
Bahrain
It’s usually hard to rate a hotel near the airport very highly, but with the chain’s usual sensitivity to landscapes, the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain comes…
Masirah Island
This attractive, landscaped resort is a 10-minute walk across soft sand to the water’s edge; turtles nest on the beach. Large, comfortable rooms are…
Oman
Windsurfing, horse riding and hiking are activities organised from this desert hotel off the wild coastal highway. Rooms, some of which have magnificent…
Hajar Mountains
Joining the growing number of accommodation options in this tiny village, and securing a future for a way of life that is slowly ebbing away as the…
Downtown Dubai
Close to Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and the Dubai Metro, this hotel tower is a value-priced crash pad for urban explorers, with several…
Abu Dhabi
Slap on the Corniche and packed full of facilities, you can't really go wrong staying in the Sofitel's large, light-filled rooms. The two rooftop pools …
Saudi Arabia
It's the little touches in this smart, budget option, away from the centre behind Awaji Mosque, such as the slippers, mini dental kit and hairdryer, and…
Hajar Mountains
One of several simple places to stay in town, this hotel is located along the Sohar road on the edge of town. It’s dated, with a mini fort as a lobby and…
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