Golan Heights
Rest your saddle-weary body at this attractive and very comfortable resort village, which has 46 wood-and-basalt, spa-equipped chalets and 32 guestrooms…
Must-see hotels in Middle East
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…
Beirut
Offering excellent value and facilities, this recently opened hostel-hotel in Hamra has smart modern rooms with commodious beds, a proper gym, on-site…
Aqaba
An excellent midrange hotel with a great location close to all the action. Rooms are generously sized and well kept, and those at the front have pleasant…
Aqaba
Unpretentious but reliable hotel just off the main thoroughfare in Aqaba, with helpful staff and comfortable spotless rooms. Rooms facing the side street…
Dead Sea
Has two studio apartments off a garden (great for kids) decorated with garrulous owner Asaf Madmony's extraordinary stone, wood and metal sculptures.
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.
Nazareth
On the top floor of an Ottoman mansion, this vast, all-wood studio apartment affords breathtaking views. Unbelievably romantic.
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…
Iran
Charming Furukh and her gregarious husband Kamran converted a rustic, thick-walled adobe homestead into this delightful four-room ecolodge, artfully…
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…
Lebanon
Wealthy Beirutis in search of fresh air dominate the guest list at this elegant place. Built in the 19th century as an emir's residence, it opened as a…
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…
Lebanon
The grande dame of Beit Mery's hotels, this is an excellent choice during the Al Bustan Festival as many concerts are performed here. Though ugly from…
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…
Southeastern Iran
Faux Corinthian columns and King Kurosh (Cyrus) reliefs give a sense of slightly kitschy grandeur, while warmly decorated rooms are comfortable if…
Jerusalem
Stepping into this gated complex feels like discovering a treasure. This castle-like guesthouse first opened in 1863, and its gardens, archways and stone…
Dubai
This sail-shaped landmark regularly hosts pop stars, royalty, billionaires and the merely moneyed. The lobby with its eye-catching waterfall and opulent…
Iran
The most comfortable rooms in Sanandaj are a long way from the centre in this schmicked-up, multistorey warren of restaurants and coffee shops that's…
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…
Jerusalem
Within this unmistakable building, which rather resembles a big concrete thumbs-up, are 128 modern rooms with brooding colour schemes. The mustard and…
West Bank
Situated above Taybeh Winery, Taybeh Golden Hotel is an uber-modern family-run place just a few minutes' walk from centre of the village. Some of the…
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…
Southeastern Iran
German-speaking tour guide Jalal has poured his heart into restoring his classically styled ancestral home to create an appealing little guesthouse. The…
Dead Sea
This 89-room hostel is ideal if you’d like to climb the Snake Path to see sunrise from atop Masada. The five- or six-bed, single-sex dorm rooms border on…
Jerusalem
At the centrally located, seven-storey Paamonim Hotel, rooms are large and comfortably furnished with a small table and lounging chair, microwave and mini…
Southeastern Iran
Eight of Meymand's old cave-rooms have been equipped with clean bedding, tree-branch shelving, heater and lamps for overnight stays. Yet with namad and…
Tel Aviv
This pretty, urban hotel is bang in the middle of Dizengoff, one of the main shopping streets, but you’d be forgiven for missing it. A simple doorway with…
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…
East Jerusalem
Decorated glass and a tangle of vines adorn the entrance to the 19th-century mansion housing the small, family-run Jerusalem Hotel. Its 14 high-ceilinged…
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…
Jerusalem
After three decades, the Inbal underwent a top-to-bottom makeover – and the results are stunning. Completed by the same architect who did the president's…
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