64 Unique Hotels in Middle East

There's something utterly surreal about sipping Turkish coffee while the Great Pyramid looms outside your breakfast window like an ancient stone grandfather, quietly judging your choice of cereal. At the Marriott Mena House Cairo, this beautiful morning ritual is just another Tuesday. Perched at the foot of the Giza pyramids, …

Between the ancient fortress of Masada and the stark beauty of the Dead Sea lies Kfar Hanokdim, a desert lodging experience that walks a fine line between cultural immersion and desert tourism. Constructed in the Judean Desert near Arad, this collection of goat-hair Bedouin tents, stone lodges, converted buses, and …

Towering over Riyadh's skyline, Al Faisaliah Tower is Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper. Part of the complex is a seven-story tower that today houses the five-star Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. The 267-meter-tall (876 feet) tower was built in 2000, in those times when the country limited nonreligious tourism to a …

The One&Only One Za'abeel Hotel in Dubai is a marvel of modern architecture designed by renowned Japanese architect firm Nikken Sekkei, responsible for the structural engineering of the Tokyo Tower built in 1958. The hotel's architecture is a futuristic concept of "vertical urbanity," where the traditional horizontal resort layout is …

The newly renovated Dad Hotel has been welcoming travelers and tourists since 2006. It is one of the prettiest hotels in Yazd and has a fascinating history. Originally constructed in 1927 by Haj Abdul Khaliq Dad, this building was used by his goods transportation company to store freight and accommodate …

This magical destination in the Arabian Desert is perfect for those seeking a lavish desert adventure with an otherworldly spa. Step into a privileged sanctuary at Wadi Khadeja. The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, is the United Arab Emirates' first desert resort to offer an all-pool villa concept …

MSC is the world's third-largest cruise company, with 21 supersized ships. After the tumultuous years of COVID-19 that hit the tourism industry and ocean cruises especially hard, MSC is now on a journey to find smart ways of utilizing its fleet of ships. One of them is entering into a …

Since the Saudi crown prince announced the country's new long-term strategy focusing on tourism, wilder and wilder development plans have appeared on the Internet. They aim to attract tourists by using Saudi Arabia's vast natural lands and eye-popping constructions and to try to replicate the success of the UAE. For …

Qatar's capital is an important business center in the Middle East and a trending destination for those looking for sleek modern architecture, luxury shopping, and a high-end lifestyle. If Doha is to compete with its nearby rival, Dubai, it must come up with evenly visually intriguing buildings. And the recently …

Belek is a scenic Mediterranean holiday town with long stretches of sandy beaches, countless beachfront hotels, and a beautiful view of the Taurus Mountains in Southern Turkey. The Kingdom Hotel is part of The Land Of Legends (not to be mixed with the popular League of Legends computer game!) entertainment …

Long before Tel Aviv's skyline grew from the dunes, Jaffo was a bustling port city. The ancient part of Tel-Aviv-Yafo (this latter refers to the two cities' marriage) was established in 1800 BCE. Jaffa is the longest continuously inhabited city in the world, and it was built on 130 feet …

The progressive O Pod capsule hotel takes a prime seafront location in Tel Aviv in a place that formerly lacked the cosmopolitan vibe the Israeli city is famous for. But things have changed. It is neighbored by the flourishing Neve Tzedek district - Tel Aviv's oldest part with charming houses …

Dubai is producing some of the best hotels in the world at a rate like when mushrooms pop in the forest after extensive rain. At the peak of Palm Jumeirah island - a set of artificial islands built to shape a palm tree - one of the most awaited hotel …

Each year, millions of pilgrims flock to participate in the Hajj, a mandatory (once-in-a-lifetime) visit to the holiest city of Islam, Mecca. As there are approximately two billion Muslims worldwide, the Saudi Arabian city had one of the biggest challenges to solve: accommodating all the travelers coming to see the …

The hilly northern region of Israel is a commonly overlooked tourist destination, despite it offering more than you can imagine. Take Nazareth as an example. People know it as the childhood home of Jesus, but there is so much more to it. It's the largest Arabic city in Israel, with …

It's hard not to be impressed by the 25hours Hotel chain's newest work. They've opened their first hotel in Dubai – and the first outside of Europe, and it's an absolute hit! Famous for their impressive interior designs incorporating local history, 25hours is not afraid of some crazy ideas. The …

Mountains and hiking? Surely we are not talking about the same country famous for its skyscraper-ridden skyline, giant shopping malls, and gorgeous beaches. Hatta lies close to the Omani borders, high up in the Al Hajar Mountains. If you want to escape from the bustling urban life of Dubai into …

The capsule hotel craze has reached Petra, Jordan's most popular tourist site. The hostel is in the heart of the new town, Wadi Musa, right next to the 5th century BC capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. The location makes it perfect for an overnight stay to discover the ancient history …

Mysk Al Badayer Retreat incorporates traditional mud-brick buildings and luxurious tents spread around the edge of the sweeping dunes of the Emirates. This picturesque setting is favored by dune bashers and camp enthusiasts. As a result, Al Badayer is one of the most popular tourist areas in Central Sharjah. There …

There is much more to Egypt than the Red Sea resorts and the ancient pyramids. Al Tarfa Desert Sanctuary is located deep inside the country, off the beaten track. The lodge is set in the Dakhla, which is regarded as Egypt's most beautiful oasis. This sizeable private reserve is a …