Address

Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai $$$$

Address Beach Resort

“Skybridge coastal sanctuary”

Luxe Wellness Resort Lively

Marassi, El Alamein $$$$

Address Marassi Golf Resort

“Coastal golf clubhouse”

Luxe Resort Wellness Secluded

Marassi Al Bahrain, Manama From $250

Address Beach Resort Bahrain

“Sunlit beachfront refuge”

Luxe Wellness Resort Secluded

Sharm, Fujairah From $200

Address Beach Resort Fujairah

“Coastal mountain outpost”

Resort Luxe Wellness Secluded

Uskudar, Istanbul From $150

Address Istanbul

“Anatolian high-rise cocoon”

Luxe Wellness Design Central

Jabal Omar, Mecca From $200

Address Jabal Omar Makkah

“Skyward pilgrimage beacon”

Design Luxe Local Central

Downtown Dubai, Dubai From $550

Address Sky View

“Sky-bridge urban beacon”

Luxe Design Social Central

Downtown Dubai, Dubai From $450

Palace Downtown

“Arabesque lakeside sanctuary”

Luxe Design Wellness Lively

Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai From $200

Address Creek Harbour

“Sleek creekside statement”

Design Luxe Wellness Central

Downtown Dubai, Dubai From $500

Address Downtown

“Downtown spectacle beacon”

Luxe Wellness Design Lively

Downtown Dubai, Dubai $$$$

Address Dubai Mall Hotel

“Skyline terrace perch”

Luxe Wellness Social Lively

Al Faseel, Fujairah From $250

Palace Beach Resort Fujairah

“Serene coastal cove”

Design Luxe Resort Quiet

Marassi, El Alamein $$$$

Address Beach Resort Marassi

“Mediterranean beachfront cove”

Luxe Resort Design Secluded

Emirates Hills, Dubai $$$$

Address Montgomerie

“A boutique fairway retreat”

Luxe Resort Design Secluded

Our shorthand

How we rate hotels.

The medals

Gold

Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver

Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed

A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

The eight vibes

Design

Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe

Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local

It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Social

Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.

Heritage

A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness

You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic

The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort

A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.

The scene

Lively

Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.

Central

Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.

Quiet

Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.

Secluded

A place apart: the property is the destination.

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.