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Best places to stay in the Middle East
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Best places to stay in the Middle East

A journey through the Middle East can be a complicated affair; we've made it easier for you by picking the best places to stay, for a range of budgets. Lonely Planet author approved.

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Park Hyatt Dubai

The mile-long driveway through a lush date-palm grove is the first hint that the Park Hyatt is no ordinary hotel – an impression quickly confirmed the moment you step into the domed and pillared lobby...

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Port Inn

The comfortable sitting lounge and friendly reception at the Port Inn will have you dropping your bags at first sight. Recently renovated rooms are simply furnished, with neat bedding and spotless bathrooms...

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Jumeirah Emirates Towers

Housed in one of Dubai’s soaring steel-and-glass buildings, this is one of the Middle East’s top business hotels. Glide up to your room in the panoramic lift for incredible views...

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Le Château Des Oliviers

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Inter Continental Amman Jordan

The grand-daddy of luxury hotels in Amman, the much revered and storied InterCon has been hosting foreign dignitaries since the early days of Jordan’s founding...

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Raffles Dubai

Here’s a luxury hotel that lives up to the moniker...

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Riad Hotel

Similar in many respects to the Cairo, and equally as popular with backpackers, this is another decent budget option. All rooms have fridges and TVs and the back rooms have great balconies. There's a good communal kitchen and a pleasant dining area...

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Al Rabie Hotel

The reigning backpackers' favourite, Al-Rabie offers travellers a tranquil courtyard retreat from the bustling streets of Damascus, as well as simple, clean accommodation and friendly hosts who know what visitors want...

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Hotel/Restaurant Al Fanar

Run by a friendly family, al-Fanar's location right on the edge of the sea near the lighthouse (al-fanar is Arabic for lighthouse) is hard to beat. It has a cute little pub and a decent restaurant dishing up homemade food and fish dishes...

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Azraq Lodge

This former British military hospital in south Azraq has recently been renovated by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) as a base from which to explore the Eastern Desert...

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