The Family Luxe Guide to the Middle East

Beach clubs, brilliant restaurants, iconic hotels and some of the best family resorts in the world. Dubai is constantly reinventing itself — and with so much choice, knowing where to stay makes all the difference. It is also a perfect stop over if travelling further afield with kids! 

Beautiful beaches, seriously good resorts and plenty of culture when you want it. From Saadiyat Island to the desert, Abu Dhabi feels a little more relaxed than its neighbour — and that’s exactly why we love it.

Mountains, wadis, desert camps and a spectacular coastline. Oman is made for those who want more than a fly-and-flop, pairing beautifully designed hotels with road trips, adventure and a real sense of place.

There’s something pretty special about watching the skyline disappear in the rear-view mirror. Desert resorts, private dinners beneath the stars and mornings among the dunes can turn a Middle East stop into one of the most memorable parts of the trip.

City and beach, desert and coast, Dubai and Oman — the Middle East is perfect for combining contrasting experiences. And with excellent flight connections, it can also become the beginning or end of a much bigger adventure.

From Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary new Red Sea resorts to Qatar and lesser-known corners of the UAE, some of the region’s most exciting travel stories are only just beginning. We’re keeping a close eye on what’s opening — and, more importantly, what’s actually worth travelling for.