Best New Hotels & Recent Hotel Openings in the Middle East
Clinique La Prairie Health Resort AMAALA
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
On the edge of the Red Sea, where desert silence meets crystalline waters and the horizon feels almost unreal in its clarity, the upcoming Clinique La Prairie Health Resort, AMAALA introduces a new era of ultra-luxury wellness, one where longevity, preventive medicine, and regenerative living become the very foundation of travel Set to open in autumn 2026, this landmark project marks the Swiss pioneer of longevity medicine’s most ambitious evolution yet: a fully immersive destination where science, nature, and hospitality converge.
Clinique La Prairie Health Resort AMAALA
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
On the edge of the Red Sea, where desert silence meets crystalline waters and the horizon feels almost unreal in its clarity, the upcoming Clinique La Prairie Health Resort, AMAALA introduces a new era of ultra-luxury wellness, one where longevity, preventive medicine, and regenerative living become the very foundation of travel Set to open in autumn 2026, this landmark project marks the Swiss pioneer of longevity medicine’s most ambitious evolution yet: a fully immersive destination where science, nature, and hospitality converge.
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
ENVI Al Nakheel
Al Ahsa Oasis, - Saudi Arabia
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
ENVI Al Nakheel
Al Ahsa Oasis, - Saudi Arabia
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
W Riyadh
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Rising within the visionary skyline of Riyadh’s financial epicenter, W Riyadh KAFD introduces a new rhythm to the city, where cutting-edge design, elevated social energy, and a new generation of global tastemakers converge in one of the Middle East’s most forward-looking districts.
W Riyadh
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Rising within the visionary skyline of Riyadh’s financial epicenter, W Riyadh KAFD introduces a new rhythm to the city, where cutting-edge design, elevated social energy, and a new generation of global tastemakers converge in one of the Middle East’s most forward-looking districts.
Faena The Red Sea
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in 2026, Faena The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of immersive luxury, where bold artistic expression meets one of the most untouched marine landscapes on Earth, creating a destination that is as much a cultural experience as it is a retreat.
Faena The Red Sea
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in 2026, Faena The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of immersive luxury, where bold artistic expression meets one of the most untouched marine landscapes on Earth, creating a destination that is as much a cultural experience as it is a retreat.
Baccarat Hotel Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Set to open at the end of 2026, Baccarat Hotel Dubai introduces a new architectural icon to the evolving skyline of Dubai, where crystalline form, sculptural precision, and elevated hospitality converge in a singular expression of contemporary luxury living.
Baccarat Hotel Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Set to open at the end of 2026, Baccarat Hotel Dubai introduces a new architectural icon to the evolving skyline of Dubai, where crystalline form, sculptural precision, and elevated hospitality converge in a singular expression of contemporary luxury living.
Four Seasons Red Sea at Shura Island
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in early 2026, Four Seasons Resort Red Sea at Shura Island unveils a new era of barefoot luxury where untouched nature, visionary architecture, and Saudi hospitality converge in a secluded island sanctuary designed for modern explorers seeking both stillness and discovery.
Four Seasons Red Sea at Shura Island
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in early 2026, Four Seasons Resort Red Sea at Shura Island unveils a new era of barefoot luxury where untouched nature, visionary architecture, and Saudi hospitality converge in a secluded island sanctuary designed for modern explorers seeking both stillness and discovery.
Aliē Nivas
Musandam Peninsula - Oman
In the raw, sculptural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula, where fjord-like cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and silence feels almost ceremonial, Aliē Nivas is conceived as an ultra-exclusive sanctuary redefining the language of luxury hospitality, opening in 2027 as a private world suspended between sea, stone, and sky.
Aliē Nivas
Musandam Peninsula - Oman
In the raw, sculptural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula, where fjord-like cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and silence feels almost ceremonial, Aliē Nivas is conceived as an ultra-exclusive sanctuary redefining the language of luxury hospitality, opening in 2027 as a private world suspended between sea, stone, and sky.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Set to debut in 2026, Mondrian Abu Dhabi promises to bring the brand’s unmistakable spirit of creativity, theatrical design, and cosmopolitan energy to the UAE capital, unveiling a striking waterfront address where contemporary Middle Eastern elegance meets the playful glamour of Mondrian living.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Set to debut in 2026, Mondrian Abu Dhabi promises to bring the brand’s unmistakable spirit of creativity, theatrical design, and cosmopolitan energy to the UAE capital, unveiling a striking waterfront address where contemporary Middle Eastern elegance meets the playful glamour of Mondrian living.
Clinique La Prairie Health Resort AMAALA
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
On the edge of the Red Sea, where desert silence meets crystalline waters and the horizon feels almost unreal in its clarity, the upcoming Clinique La Prairie Health Resort, AMAALA introduces a new era of ultra-luxury wellness, one where longevity, preventive medicine, and regenerative living become the very foundation of travel Set to open in autumn 2026, this landmark project marks the Swiss pioneer of longevity medicine’s most ambitious evolution yet: a fully immersive destination where science, nature, and hospitality converge.
Clinique La Prairie Health Resort AMAALA
Triple Bay - Saudi Arabia
On the edge of the Red Sea, where desert silence meets crystalline waters and the horizon feels almost unreal in its clarity, the upcoming Clinique La Prairie Health Resort, AMAALA introduces a new era of ultra-luxury wellness, one where longevity, preventive medicine, and regenerative living become the very foundation of travel Set to open in autumn 2026, this landmark project marks the Swiss pioneer of longevity medicine’s most ambitious evolution yet: a fully immersive destination where science, nature, and hospitality converge.
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
Aman Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
On a rare stretch of coastline in Dubai, where the Arabian Gulf dissolves into infinite blue and the skyline rises like a mirage of glass and light, Aman Dubai introduces a new vision of ultra-refined living, blending architectural serenity, coastal privacy, and the quiet precision of the Aman philosophy.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
Amansamar Wadi Safar
Wadi Safar - Saudi Arabia
Set within the dramatic landscapes of Wadi Safar near Riyadh, Amansamar is envisioned as a refined desert retreat opening in 2027, where Aman’s minimalist philosophy converges with Saudi heritage to create an ultra-private residential sanctuary shaped by cliffs, wadis, and timeless stillness.
ENVI Al Nakheel
Al Ahsa Oasis, - Saudi Arabia
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
ENVI Al Nakheel
Al Ahsa Oasis, - Saudi Arabia
A new chapter of sustainable luxury rises above Tokyo, where nature and design meet high above the city’s electric skyline, inviting travelers into a serene sanctuary where reclaimed wood, lush greenery, and panoramic views redefine the art of urban hospitality.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles The Red Sea
Red Sea - Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Emerging like a mirage between desert and sea, Raffles The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of ultra-luxury, where crystalline waters, cultural storytelling, and refined design converge in one of the world’s most visionary destinations.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
Raffles Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
Rising above the shimmering coastline of Saudi Arabia, Raffles Jeddah is set to redefine urban luxury in the Middle East, blending refined design, cultural heritage, and panoramic Red Sea views into a destination that feels both vibrant and deeply rooted in place.
W Riyadh
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Rising within the visionary skyline of Riyadh’s financial epicenter, W Riyadh KAFD introduces a new rhythm to the city, where cutting-edge design, elevated social energy, and a new generation of global tastemakers converge in one of the Middle East’s most forward-looking districts.
W Riyadh
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Rising within the visionary skyline of Riyadh’s financial epicenter, W Riyadh KAFD introduces a new rhythm to the city, where cutting-edge design, elevated social energy, and a new generation of global tastemakers converge in one of the Middle East’s most forward-looking districts.
Faena The Red Sea
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in 2026, Faena The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of immersive luxury, where bold artistic expression meets one of the most untouched marine landscapes on Earth, creating a destination that is as much a cultural experience as it is a retreat.
Faena The Red Sea
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in 2026, Faena The Red Sea unveils a new frontier of immersive luxury, where bold artistic expression meets one of the most untouched marine landscapes on Earth, creating a destination that is as much a cultural experience as it is a retreat.
Baccarat Hotel Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Set to open at the end of 2026, Baccarat Hotel Dubai introduces a new architectural icon to the evolving skyline of Dubai, where crystalline form, sculptural precision, and elevated hospitality converge in a singular expression of contemporary luxury living.
Baccarat Hotel Dubai
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Set to open at the end of 2026, Baccarat Hotel Dubai introduces a new architectural icon to the evolving skyline of Dubai, where crystalline form, sculptural precision, and elevated hospitality converge in a singular expression of contemporary luxury living.
Four Seasons Red Sea at Shura Island
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in early 2026, Four Seasons Resort Red Sea at Shura Island unveils a new era of barefoot luxury where untouched nature, visionary architecture, and Saudi hospitality converge in a secluded island sanctuary designed for modern explorers seeking both stillness and discovery.
Four Seasons Red Sea at Shura Island
Shura Island - Saudi Arabia
Opening in early 2026, Four Seasons Resort Red Sea at Shura Island unveils a new era of barefoot luxury where untouched nature, visionary architecture, and Saudi hospitality converge in a secluded island sanctuary designed for modern explorers seeking both stillness and discovery.
Aliē Nivas
Musandam Peninsula - Oman
In the raw, sculptural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula, where fjord-like cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and silence feels almost ceremonial, Aliē Nivas is conceived as an ultra-exclusive sanctuary redefining the language of luxury hospitality, opening in 2027 as a private world suspended between sea, stone, and sky.
Aliē Nivas
Musandam Peninsula - Oman
In the raw, sculptural beauty of the Musandam Peninsula, where fjord-like cliffs plunge into turquoise waters and silence feels almost ceremonial, Aliē Nivas is conceived as an ultra-exclusive sanctuary redefining the language of luxury hospitality, opening in 2027 as a private world suspended between sea, stone, and sky.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort
Muscat - Oman
Along the dramatic coastline of Muscat, where rugged mountains descend into crystalline waters and the Gulf of Oman glows beneath endless light, Anantara Bandar Al Khairan Resort is set to open in 2027 as a new chapter of elevated coastal hospitality, blending contemporary luxury, marine discovery, and the serene grandeur of the Sultanate.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Set to debut in 2026, Mondrian Abu Dhabi promises to bring the brand’s unmistakable spirit of creativity, theatrical design, and cosmopolitan energy to the UAE capital, unveiling a striking waterfront address where contemporary Middle Eastern elegance meets the playful glamour of Mondrian living.
Mondrian Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Set to debut in 2026, Mondrian Abu Dhabi promises to bring the brand’s unmistakable spirit of creativity, theatrical design, and cosmopolitan energy to the UAE capital, unveiling a striking waterfront address where contemporary Middle Eastern elegance meets the playful glamour of Mondrian living.
The Best New Hotels and Luxury Hotel Openings in the Middle East
The Middle East continues to set global benchmarks for contemporary luxury, with newly opened hotels that combine architectural daring, curated experiences, and a sophisticated approach to scale and comfort. Curated by The New Stays, this collection highlights the most exciting new hotels across the region—from desert retreats and coastal resorts along the Red Sea to striking city hotels in fast-evolving urban centres and visionary developments like Amaala.
These new hotels emphasize atmosphere, design, and a deep connection to their surroundings. Many are conceived as architectural landmarks, blending local culture, innovative design, and exceptional service into immersive stays. Guests can expect experiences that go far beyond traditional hospitality: world-class dining, wellness offerings, curated cultural programming, and dramatic settings that highlight the region’s natural and built beauty.
From the serene shores of the Red Sea to the dunes of the Arabian Desert and the luxury enclaves of emerging coastal projects like Amaala, these newly opened hotels reflect the Middle East’s bold vision for the future of travel. Each property prioritizes experience, elegance, and authenticity, offering travellers a distinctive perspective on contemporary luxury.
This curated collection celebrates the newest addresses shaping the Middle East’s global hospitality presence. Perfect for discerning travellers, these hotels capture creativity, momentum, and a confident reimagining of what modern luxury can be in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.











