Our Top 10 Middle East Favorites
Our favorite 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.)
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, Sultanate of Oman
Muscat, Oman
Exclusively located on the bay at Barr Al Jissah, the Shangri-La 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.
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.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
Dubai - Jumeirah Beach, United Arab Emirates
A sophisticated luxury resort on Dubai's fashionable Jumeirah Beach, the Ritz-Carlton is unique and perfect for families, with a blend of Arabic and Mediterranean styles and a low rise design differentiating it from the other local hotels.