Our Top 10 Middle East Favourites

Our favourite Middle East getaways offering outstanding service, exclusive accommodation and gourmet dining. With guaranteed sunshine at almost any time of year, flight times from only seven hours, fantastic service and truly luxurious hotels, the Middle East is ideal for escaping the long winter at home. (There's also fascinating culture and history, and lovely beaches.)

Six Senses Zighy Bay

Musandam Peninsula, Oman

Six Senses Zighy Bay is located on the Northern Peninsula of Oman, only two hours from Dubai, the closest international airport. It is set under a dramatic mountain on one side and a long sandy beach on the other.

One&Only Royal Mirage

Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

A stylish and opulent resort with an Arabian theme. Ideally located right on Jumeirah beach it is considered one of the best hotels in Dubai. The Royal Mirage is a great choice for families, with excellent facilities for children.

One&Only The Palm

Dubai - The Palm, Jumeirah Beach, United Arab Emirates

Located on a peninsula of The Palm, Jumeirah, One&Only the Palm has a boutique and intimate feel, built in a Moorish-Andalusian style, with just 95 elegantly styled rooms, suites and villas, one of the few truly low-rise hotels in Dubai.

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

This visually spectacular hotel dominates the Dubai coastline and offers an opulent, luxurious experience. This sophisticated and exclusive hotel, decorated with lavish textures and wild, exuberant colours, caters best for couples and older families.

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh

Hurghada, Egypt

An exclusive, luxury all-suite Egyptian resort on the Red Sea Coast, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh offers a fantastic standard of accommodation, world-class diving and impeccable service in peaceful surroundings outside Hurghada.

Hilton Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa

Muscat, Oman

Exclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, the hotel nestles against the dramatic backdrop of the rugged interior mountains and the spectacular waters of the Gulf of Oman. The resort consists of two hotels: Al Waha and Al Bandar.

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

The Four Seasons Resort, Sharm El Sheikh is a luxury hotel situated on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. With a huge range of facilities including a dive centre and superb spa, The Four Seasons is perfect for both a romantic getaway or a luxury family holiday.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Dead Sea, Jordan

The Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea is a luxurious and exclusive hotel overlooking the northern shores of the Dead Sea. It has its own private man-made beach on the Dead Sea, a number of swimming pools as well as the largest spa in the Middle East.

The Chedi Muscat

Muscat, Oman

The Chedi Muscat is a chic minimalist retreat situated on the Indian Ocean in Muscat, and backed by stunning mountains. The Chedi Muscat's serene atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and enjoying one of the four pools and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Kempinski Aqaba

Aqaba, Jordan

The Kempinski Aqaba is a modern and stylish hotel with a private beach on the Red Sea, boasting views over the Gulf of Aqaba, excellent service and very good facilities. It is located within an easy distance of Wadi Rum and the spectacular Petra.