Ancient and evocative cultures as well year-round sunshine makes the Middle East amongst Pinnacle Worldwide's most popular destinations.

Dubai, where astonishing new architecture rises beside the timeless Arabian Gulf and sand dunes rise like silent ocean waves Dubai is an east-meets-west phenomenon, a wealthy United Arab Emirate where white beaches, azure waters and endless deserts stand cheek-to-cheek with towering skyscrapers, domed mosques and haute-couture shops.

Qatar is a land of magnificent sand dunes, unique architecture, ancient rock carvings and luxury amenities. The capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi is known as the ‘Garden City of the Gulf’ and combines ultra modern sophistication with Arabian charm. Bahrain is the largest of a unique archipelago of 33 islands, which offers an eclectic mix of eastern and western cultures.
Emerging from its shell and now a rising star on the luxury travel scene, the Sultanate of Oman is justifiably described as Arabia’s Jewel.

In this dramatic and unspoilt landscape, pleated mountains plunge down to the stunning coastlines of the Arabian Sea. The Sultanate’s circumspect approach to development coupled with a rich architectural heritage mean Oman really is a land where old coexists with new.

1. One & Only Royal Mirage - Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

The timeless splendour of Arabia is captured in this magical hotel. Pure luxury, endless features and a family friendly ethos make this a superb all-round option. One of the trio of hotels that make up the 60-acre resort complex of One&Only Royal Mirage, The Palace is an Arabian fantasy of a retreat. In the architectural style of an ancient fort, it sits in scented gardens criss crossed by streams and punctuated by courtyards and waterfalls.
Accommodation: 231 Guest Rooms and Suites

2. Al Husn, Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort  -  Muscat, Oman

This exclusive hotel offers the height of privacy, luxury and personal service, plus all the facilities of the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa.  The newly opened Al Husn is a five-star-plus escape away from the heart of the resort. This is the place to stay if intimacy is at the top of your agenda: a residents-only private beach, an infinity-edge pool with panoramic views across the Gulf of Oman, a private gymnasium, late check-out lounge, cigar lounge and a butler service on request all contribute to a superexclusive world within a world. All the stops have been pulled out to create the ultimate Omani experience.
Accommodation: 170 Deluxe Rooms and Suites

3. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

‘Palatial’ inadequately describes this stunning new landmark which rivals Versailles and the Taj Mahal – befitting emperors, not merely kings. The most audacious hotel construction in the UAE, Emirates Palace takes ‘grand resort’ to an altogether higher dimension. Boasting a staggering 114 domes covered in mosaic glass tiles and acres of gold leaf and finest marble enhancing the regal interiors, it inevitably took thousands of craftsmen from around the world years to complete.
Accommodation: 302 Guest Rooms and 92 Suites

4. Burj Al Arab, Dubai

This architectural masterpiece on the cutting edge of contemporary design offers guests the ultimate in luxury living. The world’s tallest all-suite hotel, Burj Al Arab rises 321 metres into the air from a private man-made island, its sail-shaped tower proudly dominating the Jumeira skyline.
Accommodation: 202 Suites

5. Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

An exclusive oasis from which to experience all the sights and sounds of the Arabian desert. So relaxing is the ambience, so personal is the service and so luxurious are the suites, that the ‘learning experience’ is a particularly pleasant one.
Accommodation: 42 Suites

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