While the Western World boasts most of the world's finest hotels and spas, few have been lucky enough to see the luxury hotels of the Middle East. Designed to cater to the very rich, most of us will never get to become a guest at one of these pampering, castle-like hotels, but if you ever do get to one of these countries and feel like staying somewhere unforgettable - these will probably do. |
1. Burj Al Arab – Dubai |
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2. Emirates Palace Hotel – Abu Dhabi |
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3. St Regis – Abu Dhabi |
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4. King David Hotel – Jerusalem, Israel |
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5. Waldorf Astoria Jeddah Qasr Al Sharq – Saudi Arabia |
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6. Al Areen Palace & Spa – Bahrain |
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7. Al Bustan Ritz Carlton – Oman |
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8. Le Gray - Beirut |
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9. InterContinental Le Vendome-Beirut |
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10. Yas Viceroy - Abu Dhabi |
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11. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi |
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12. One & Only the Palm Dubai – Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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13. Herods Vitalis Spa – Eilat, Israel |
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14. Mina A’ Salam at Madinat Jumeirah – Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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15. Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah – Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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16. The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh – Hurghada, Egypt |
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17. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence – Giza, Egypt |
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18. Herods Boutique – Eilat, Israel |
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19. Qasr Al Sharq, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
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20. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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21. Residence&Spa at One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai – Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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22. Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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23. Al Maha Desert Resort – Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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24. Raffles Dubai – Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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