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

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 - Jumeirah Beach

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

Dubai - Jumeirah Beach

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 Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh

Hurghada

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.

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh

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

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.

Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Muscat, Oman

Al Bustan Palace is a sophisticated and luxurious 250-room hotel, which is set on a stunning stretch of coastline with a dramatic mountain backdrop. It is situated just 30 kilometres from Muscat so is well placed for exploring the city.

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.

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, Oman

Muscat

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.

Zurich Marriott Hotel

, Jordan

The Petra Marriott is located above Wadi Mousa; the town on the edge of the famous Petra site. Like many hotels in Jordan, the Petra Marriott is a little dated, however it does provide a perfectly comfortable base for adventures into the Rose-Red City.