Top 10 Middle Eastern Luxury Hotels

Atlantis The Royal opened in January 2023 as the most ambitious luxury hotel project in Dubai's history, featuring 795 rooms and suites, 17 celebrity chef restaurants, 90 pools and water experiences, and a $100,000-per-night Royal Mansion suite. Beyonce performed exclusively at the grand opening event in a concert that became the most-watched celebrity hotel launch in history. The hotel received five stars from Forbes Travel Guide within months of opening and is considered the new benchmark for ultra-luxury hospitality globally.

The Aman resort at AlUla, Saudi Arabia, is one of the most extraordinary new luxury openings in the Middle East, set against the ancient Nabataean ruins and sandstone formations of the UNESCO-listed AlUla valley. The property integrates indigenous Hejaz architecture with Aman's signature minimalist luxury aesthetic, offering guests private access to heritage sites closed to the general public. AlUla has received over $15 billion in Saudi government investment to transform it into a world-class cultural and luxury tourism destination by 2035.

The Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach is consistently ranked among the top beachfront luxury hotels in Dubai and in the entire Middle East, distinguished by its understated elegance in contrast to the city's usual flamboyance. The property's 237 rooms are among the largest standard rooms of any Dubai luxury hotel, and its private beach and multiple restaurant concepts make it a self-contained luxury resort. It holds a Forbes Five-Star rating and regularly wins Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure awards for the region.

Qasr Al Sarab is an Anantara property set in the heart of the Rub' al Khali, the world's largest continuous sand desert, rising like a mirage from the towering dunes of Abu Dhabi's Empty Quarter. The resort's Moorish-inspired fortress architecture won the World Travel Award for the Middle East's Leading Desert Resort for multiple consecutive years through 2024. Guests experience dune bashing, falconry, camel trekking, and desert astronomy in absolute seclusion, with the nearest town over 200 kilometers away.

The Chedi Muscat is one of Oman's most celebrated luxury hotels, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy with a long minimalist swimming pool stretching 103 meters along its beachfront as its signature architectural statement. The hotel is consistently ranked among the Middle East's top five luxury hotels and has won the World Travel Award for Oman's Leading Hotel for over 15 consecutive years. Its restaurants, particularly The Restaurant and The Beach, are considered among the finest dining experiences in Muscat.

The Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is Dubai's most architecturally striking beachfront hotel, designed with a wavy, curved facade that has become an iconic addition to the Jumeirah skyline since its 2019 opening. All 256 rooms and suites face the sea and the Burj Al Arab, and the property's Naumi restaurant is one of Dubai's Michelin-recommended dining venues. Its Beach Oasis infinity pool complex is consistently cited among the most beautiful hotel pool settings in the Middle East.

The Park Hyatt Doha is one of Qatar's foremost luxury hotels, anchored within the architecturally stunning Msheireb Downtown Doha development, a $5.5 billion urban regeneration project that reimagines Doha's historic center. The hotel's design draws on traditional Qatari courtyard architecture and features a remarkable collection of Qatari contemporary art throughout its public spaces. It was fully renovated ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and now hosts heads of state and global business leaders visiting Doha.

The luxury resort adjacent to Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers guests private access to Nabataean tombs carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs that date back over 2,000 years. The property is developed as part of the Saudi Heritage Commission's AlUla strategy and limits guest numbers to ensure an exclusive and undisturbed archaeological experience. The site is considered the sister city of Petra in Jordan and is among the most significant ancient sites in the Arabian Peninsula.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is a secluded luxury eco-resort set in a dramatic hidden bay in Oman's Musandam Peninsula, accessible only by boat, sea-entry, or a spectacular paragliding descent into the village. The resort consists of 82 private pool villas built in traditional Omani village style and operates one of the Middle East's most acclaimed spa programs. It has won the World Travel Award for Oman's Leading Luxury Resort for multiple years and is praised for setting the standard for sustainable luxury in the region.

Atlantis The Royal opened in January 2023 as the most ambitious luxury hotel project in Dubai's history, featuring 795 rooms and suites, 17 celebrity chef restaurants, 90 pools and water experiences, and a $100,000-per-night Royal Mansion suite. Beyonce performed exclusively at the grand opening event in a concert that became the most-watched celebrity hotel launch in history. The hotel received five stars from Forbes Travel Guide within months of opening and is considered the new benchmark for ultra-luxury hospitality globally.

The Aman resort at AlUla, Saudi Arabia, is one of the most extraordinary new luxury openings in the Middle East, set against the ancient Nabataean ruins and sandstone formations of the UNESCO-listed AlUla valley. The property integrates indigenous Hejaz architecture with Aman's signature minimalist luxury aesthetic, offering guests private access to heritage sites closed to the general public. AlUla has received over $15 billion in Saudi government investment to transform it into a world-class cultural and luxury tourism destination by 2035.

The Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach is consistently ranked among the top beachfront luxury hotels in Dubai and in the entire Middle East, distinguished by its understated elegance in contrast to the city's usual flamboyance. The property's 237 rooms are among the largest standard rooms of any Dubai luxury hotel, and its private beach and multiple restaurant concepts make it a self-contained luxury resort. It holds a Forbes Five-Star rating and regularly wins Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure awards for the region.

Qasr Al Sarab is an Anantara property set in the heart of the Rub' al Khali, the world's largest continuous sand desert, rising like a mirage from the towering dunes of Abu Dhabi's Empty Quarter. The resort's Moorish-inspired fortress architecture won the World Travel Award for the Middle East's Leading Desert Resort for multiple consecutive years through 2024. Guests experience dune bashing, falconry, camel trekking, and desert astronomy in absolute seclusion, with the nearest town over 200 kilometers away.

The Chedi Muscat is one of Oman's most celebrated luxury hotels, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy with a long minimalist swimming pool stretching 103 meters along its beachfront as its signature architectural statement. The hotel is consistently ranked among the Middle East's top five luxury hotels and has won the World Travel Award for Oman's Leading Hotel for over 15 consecutive years. Its restaurants, particularly The Restaurant and The Beach, are considered among the finest dining experiences in Muscat.

The Mandarin Oriental Jumeira is Dubai's most architecturally striking beachfront hotel, designed with a wavy, curved facade that has become an iconic addition to the Jumeirah skyline since its 2019 opening. All 256 rooms and suites face the sea and the Burj Al Arab, and the property's Naumi restaurant is one of Dubai's Michelin-recommended dining venues. Its Beach Oasis infinity pool complex is consistently cited among the most beautiful hotel pool settings in the Middle East.

The Park Hyatt Doha is one of Qatar's foremost luxury hotels, anchored within the architecturally stunning Msheireb Downtown Doha development, a $5.5 billion urban regeneration project that reimagines Doha's historic center. The hotel's design draws on traditional Qatari courtyard architecture and features a remarkable collection of Qatari contemporary art throughout its public spaces. It was fully renovated ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and now hosts heads of state and global business leaders visiting Doha.

The luxury resort adjacent to Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers guests private access to Nabataean tombs carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs that date back over 2,000 years. The property is developed as part of the Saudi Heritage Commission's AlUla strategy and limits guest numbers to ensure an exclusive and undisturbed archaeological experience. The site is considered the sister city of Petra in Jordan and is among the most significant ancient sites in the Arabian Peninsula.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is a secluded luxury eco-resort set in a dramatic hidden bay in Oman's Musandam Peninsula, accessible only by boat, sea-entry, or a spectacular paragliding descent into the village. The resort consists of 82 private pool villas built in traditional Omani village style and operates one of the Middle East's most acclaimed spa programs. It has won the World Travel Award for Oman's Leading Luxury Resort for multiple years and is praised for setting the standard for sustainable luxury in the region.