Kuwait City
This smart, centrally located 42-storey hotel overlooking the historic Al Jahara Gate has 406 tasteful earthy-toned rooms with crisp white sheets. Some…
Must-see hotels in Arabian Peninsula
Saudi Arabia
Resembling a space station from an '80s movie, this is Abha's only hotel claiming a questionable five stars. It overlooks the Abha Dam lake, has cool…
Hajar Mountains
Despite commanding a ledge at the top of the mountain beside one of the most celebrated vistas in Oman, this modest hotel has been oddly designed to miss…
Kuwait City
For people who value self-catering and the extra space that a suite or apartment can offer, Adams Hotel is a great choice. Decor is smart-gaudy, and…
Jeddah
Smart, spacious rooms in a central location, with all the politeness and professionalism expected of this international chain. The hotel has even tried to…
Jeddah
Reasonable prices and large, comfortable rooms, albeit with slightly tired decor, make this a viable alternative to the luxurious options elsewhere in…
Riyadh
Many of the rooms at the luxurious InterContinental feature fine city views and a marble bath. There's a 12-lane bowling alley, a gym, a sauna, tennis and…
United Arab Emirates
This sprawling, low-slung resort, with its palm-tree gardens and well-maintained beach, has a tranquil, family-friendly vibe. Classically furnished rooms,…
Manama
Shaped like a small moored ferry, this boutique hotel has 14 stylish rooms with great sea views overlooking the resort's private little bay. There's an…
Saudi Arabia
A five-minute drive from the city centre, this hotel caters to business travellers, and the large pool makes it attractive to families too. Some rooms are…
Nizwa Residence Hotel Apartments
Nizwa
This brand-new hotel, in a modern block on the way into town, advertises an eight-minute walking time to the souq and indeed, a view of Nizwa's grand trio…
Dubai
About 500m from the Mall of the Emirates, this modern hotel is a great base for power shoppers. Stow away your loot in stylish, carpeted rooms with…
Nizwa
There is some charm in the gypsum-and-marble foyer with its hand-painted lozenges on wall and ceiling, but it doesn’t extend to many of the plain, large,…
Premier Inn Doha Education City Hotel
Doha
You can't beat the value of this global chain in Doha's Education City. Its simple, comfy rooms have purple accents, and there's an international…
Khasab
Located 1km inland, near the airport, this traveller-friendly hotel, with its wacky mini-fort entrance, offers bright rooms with views of the mountains…
Qatar
With superbly finished rooms and the same heritage style as the Tivoli-brand hotels in Doha's Souq Waqif, this hotel is by far the top place to stay in…
Kuwait City
On the 5th floor of a Salmiya office building, this smart hotel has large, clean, attractive business-style rooms with brown and beige furnishings. It's a…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Set bang on the beach, this super-stylish hotel has rooms decorated in gold and silver tones with pops of colour and floor-to-ceiling windows (book a room…
Doha
Elegant, spacious rooms with marble floors and minimalist arabesque decor offset occasional flourishes such as filigree stonework at this fine hotel…
Mecca
Comfortable for extended stays, the Makarim Umm Al Qura offers no-frills, neutrally decorated rooms; the spacious triples are worth paying extra for. The…
Saudi Arabia
These mini apartments, a short walk northwest of the town centre, come equipped with small kitchenettes and laundry facilities. In a city not blessed with…
Sharjah
This 72-unit hotel has snazzy modern rooms decked out in tones of grey and lime-green accents. You'll probably want to spend a bit extra for a room with…
Sharjah
This family-friendly beach hotel is a cab ride from the sights but hits the mark for resort relaxation. Kids love the pool slides and playground; active…
Oman
With only three rooms available, this tiny, newly opened guesthouse is likely to be booked up for most of the year so call ahead. The rooms are small but…
Saudi Arabia
A typical Best Western hotel. It's good value for money, as a decent breakfast is included in the price. Rooms are clean and smart, with understated decor…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Match your mood to the room: Hip, Cool, Calm or Chill-Out. This lifestyle hotel loads up on all the zeitgeist essentials that global nomads crave coupled…
Dhofar
Often full, this enormous, chic, marble-clad hotel plays on its Arabian Nights theme with lanterns, pointed arches and majlis (reception room) seating on…
Downtown Dubai
Shangri-La is the mythical paradise first described in James Hilton’s 1933 novel Lost Horizon. In Dubai, it’s a business hotel imbued with an understated…
Mecca
The huge Palestine Hotel, with many rooms decked out in reds and creams, is a reasonably priced choice. The lower-priced rooms can be somewhat small, but…
Saudi Arabia
If you're just passing through Jazan to visit the Farasan Islands, then the Al Hayat, with its air of faded glory, is the most convenient place to stay,…
Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai
Bur Dubai
An excellent value-for-money pick, this outpost has rooms spacious enough for a small family beyond its chrome-and-marble lobby with adjacent coffee shop…
Saudi Arabia
A family-only resort 17km from Yanbu and 10km from the airport, Arac boasts a good location and great facilities. These include a private beach where…
Dubai
Classic Ibis: a good deal with low-frill but sparkling-clean rooms. If you’d rather drop your cash in the adjacent mall than loll by the pool or nosh on…
Abu Dhabi
Always popular, this big tower has a cracking central position in Downtown and friendly staff, making it a solid option. Rooms are spacious, comfortable…
Saudi Arabia
Out towards the northwestern edge of the city, near the U-shaped bay area off Hwy 55, this family resort is popular with Saudis from the south and has a…
Salalah
At the heart of the city's busiest shopping enterprise, this hotel offers easy access to all the amenities of Salalah Gardens Mall. It is also a short…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Tucked into the far end of the Dubai Marina, the Pearl may not be as flashy as its high-rise neighbours, but who cares? The price tag is only a fraction…
Mecca
The Fairmont may have an air of controversy around it for its association with the modern architectural design of the Abraj Al Beit complex, but there's…
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Standing 355m tall, the mammoth Marriott has 1600 rooms split across two jagged towers inspired by the trunk of a date palm tree. Cathedral-like loftiness…
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
An older but well-kept 500-room resort flanks a gorgeous beach and counts extensive gardens, three pools, a Roman-themed spa and an excellent kids' club…
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