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Our guide to the best luxury hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Istanbul, Marrakech and beyond: the finest five-star hotels in the Middle East, city by city, for business trips and luxury vacations alike.
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Five-star hotels
City hotels in the Middle East are some of the most generous in the world: vast suites, butler service, outstanding spas and restaurants run by the world's best chefs. This list gives our finest five-star choices in fifteen cities, from the best luxury hotels in Dubai to Istanbul's Bosphorus palaces and the grand hotels of Jerusalem and Cairo.
Two Dubai favorites are taking a break: the Burj Al Arab is under restoration until about late 2027, and the Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa is expected to reopen fully to guests in March 2027. For resorts, see the top 25 luxury resorts, and for one pick per country, The One.
More in our Dubai guide.
An island hideaway with a marina and beach, minutes from the city yet perfectly calm.
Official site ↗Moorish palaces in sixty acres of gardens on a private beach, a Dubai classic.
Official site ↗Crescent-shaped and beachfront, with a superb spa and some of the city's best restaurants.
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More in our Abu Dhabi guide.
The capital's palace hotel, with a private beach and grand interiors.
Official site ↗A Venetian-inspired resort facing the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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More in our Riyadh guide.
High in the landmark Kingdom Centre, with sweeping city views and a strong business pedigree.
Official site ↗A palace on 52 acres of gardens, home to many state visits.
Official site ↗More in our Jeddah guide.
A grand palace on the Red Sea Corniche, with gardens and a vast spa.
Official site ↗Every room looks over the Red Sea, near the Corniche promenade.
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More in our Doha guide.
Refined and residential in feel, in the restored heart of the city.
Official site ↗Butler service, a private beach and destination restaurants on the bay.
Official site ↗More in our Muscat guide.
A majestic palace between mountains and sea.
Official site ↗Serene Omani-modern architecture, reflecting pools and a long beach.
Official site ↗The city's most polished address, with fine dining and a serene spa.
Official site ↗More in our Manama guide.
On its own island with water views from every room.
Official site ↗A beach resort in the city, with a private lagoon and marina.
Official site ↗More in our Cairo guide.
A 19th-century royal lodge with rooms facing the Great Pyramid, close to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Official site ↗Polished service and Nile views in the heart of the city.
Official site ↗More in our Istanbul guide.
A restored Ottoman palace with a waterside terrace.
Official site ↗A sultan's palace on the Bosphorus, with an infinity pool at the water's edge.
Official site ↗Contemporary and waterfront, with one of the city's best spas.
Official site ↗More in our Marrakech guide.
Morocco's legendary grand hotel, set in century-old gardens.
Official site ↗Private riads with their own plunge pools, linked by underground service passages.
Official site ↗More in our Tel Aviv guide.
A former 19th-century hospital and monastery reborn by designer John Pawson, part of Marriott's Luxury Collection.
Official site ↗Two restored Bauhaus-era buildings with a rooftop pool, steps from the beach.
Official site ↗More in our Jerusalem guide.
Jerusalem's grand hotel since 1931, overlooking the Old City walls.
Official site ↗Elegant rooms near the Jaffa Gate and the Mamilla promenade.
More in our Amman guide.
The capital's most refined stay, with butler service and a lovely spa.
Official site ↗More in our Beirut guide.
A Beirut landmark since 1961 with a garden pool and sea views.
Official site ↗Many of these hotels anchor branded residences where buyers can own a home with hotel service. See Dubai Luxury Real Estate and branded residences. Arrive in style with our guide to VIP airport service.
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Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.