Best New Hotels & Recent Hotel Openings in the Middle East
Ritz Carlton Amaala
Triple Bay
Set between desert mountains and crystalline waters, The Ritz-Carlton AMAALA emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Saudi Arabia, where refined coastal living meets a visionary wellness destination designed to redefine the future of travel.
Ritz Carlton Amaala
Triple Bay
Set between desert mountains and crystalline waters, The Ritz-Carlton AMAALA emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Saudi Arabia, where refined coastal living meets a visionary wellness destination designed to redefine the future of travel.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
SHA Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Emerging as a visionary sanctuary along the untouched shores of the Arabian Gulf, SHA Emirates invites travelers into a new dimension of luxury where nature, longevity, and design converge in a rare and immersive setting between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
SHA Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Emerging as a visionary sanctuary along the untouched shores of the Arabian Gulf, SHA Emirates invites travelers into a new dimension of luxury where nature, longevity, and design converge in a rare and immersive setting between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay
Amaala
Set along Saudi Arabia’s most visionary coastline, Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay emerges as a new icon of regenerative luxury, where pristine nature, architectural grandeur, and holistic wellbeing meet on the shores of the Red Sea.
Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay
Amaala
Set along Saudi Arabia’s most visionary coastline, Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay emerges as a new icon of regenerative luxury, where pristine nature, architectural grandeur, and holistic wellbeing meet on the shores of the Red Sea.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
Thuwal Private Retreat
Where the sapphire waters of the Red Sea meet untouched coral archipelagos, Thuwal Private Retreat emerges as the epitome of secluded luxury — a private island sanctuary where exclusivity, nature, and bespoke hospitality converge in harmony. Accessible only by private yacht and reserved entirely for a single party at a time, this ultra‑exclusive destination redefines what it means to escape in complete privacy and refined comfort.
Thuwal Private Retreat
Where the sapphire waters of the Red Sea meet untouched coral archipelagos, Thuwal Private Retreat emerges as the epitome of secluded luxury — a private island sanctuary where exclusivity, nature, and bespoke hospitality converge in harmony. Accessible only by private yacht and reserved entirely for a single party at a time, this ultra‑exclusive destination redefines what it means to escape in complete privacy and refined comfort.
Ritz Carlton Amaala
Triple Bay
Set between desert mountains and crystalline waters, The Ritz-Carlton AMAALA emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Saudi Arabia, where refined coastal living meets a visionary wellness destination designed to redefine the future of travel.
Ritz Carlton Amaala
Triple Bay
Set between desert mountains and crystalline waters, The Ritz-Carlton AMAALA emerges as one of the most anticipated luxury openings in Saudi Arabia, where refined coastal living meets a visionary wellness destination designed to redefine the future of travel.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
The Chedi Wadi Safar
Diriyah
Set within the sacred landscape of Diriyah, where the origins of Saudi Arabia meet a bold vision for the future, The Chedi Wadi Safar emerges as a refined desert retreat, blending cultural heritage, architectural purity, and understated luxury in one of the Kingdom’s most meaningful destinations.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
Desert Rock Resort
Red Sea
Rising from a vast mineral landscape of granite cliffs and sun-scorched valleys, Desert Rock Resort unveils a bold new vision of luxury in Saudi Arabia, where architecture, nature, and silence merge to create an experience that feels both primal and profoundly contemporary.
SHA Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Emerging as a visionary sanctuary along the untouched shores of the Arabian Gulf, SHA Emirates invites travelers into a new dimension of luxury where nature, longevity, and design converge in a rare and immersive setting between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
SHA Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Emerging as a visionary sanctuary along the untouched shores of the Arabian Gulf, SHA Emirates invites travelers into a new dimension of luxury where nature, longevity, and design converge in a rare and immersive setting between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay
Amaala
Set along Saudi Arabia’s most visionary coastline, Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay emerges as a new icon of regenerative luxury, where pristine nature, architectural grandeur, and holistic wellbeing meet on the shores of the Red Sea.
Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay
Amaala
Set along Saudi Arabia’s most visionary coastline, Four Seasons Amaala at Triple Bay emerges as a new icon of regenerative luxury, where pristine nature, architectural grandeur, and holistic wellbeing meet on the shores of the Red Sea.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
In the vibrant heart of Tel Aviv, where Bauhaus façades meet contemporary skyscrapers, and bustling nightlife mingles with rich cultural heritage, Six Senses Tel Aviv rises as a beacon of sustainable luxury and timeless design. Spanning an entire city block between Rothschild, Herzel, and Lilienblum Streets, this new property unites five historically significant buildings dating back to 1909 with a modern tower that promises 140 guest rooms and 55 serviced residences, blending the soul of the past with the innovation of the present.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
Six Senses Wadi Safar
Wadi Hanifah
Set amid the dramatic valleys and timeless landscapes of Saudi Arabia, Six Senses Wadi Safar invites guests to explore a bold vision of luxury where heritage, wellness, and contemporary design converge in a secluded desert paradise.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
JANU Al Marjan Island
Dubai
Stepping onto JANU Al Marjan Island is to arrive at the edge of possibility — a tapestry of white shoreline and endless sea where contemporary elegance and spirited connection shape every moment, and where the spirit of soulful travel finds a new home along the glittering Arabian Gulf.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
JANU Dubai
Dubai
In a city where ambition meets architectural audacity, JANU Dubai emerges as a luminous new landmark — a place where contemporary design, vibrant social energy, and soulful living converge high above the pulse of Dubai’s most dynamic district.
Thuwal Private Retreat
Where the sapphire waters of the Red Sea meet untouched coral archipelagos, Thuwal Private Retreat emerges as the epitome of secluded luxury — a private island sanctuary where exclusivity, nature, and bespoke hospitality converge in harmony. Accessible only by private yacht and reserved entirely for a single party at a time, this ultra‑exclusive destination redefines what it means to escape in complete privacy and refined comfort.
Thuwal Private Retreat
Where the sapphire waters of the Red Sea meet untouched coral archipelagos, Thuwal Private Retreat emerges as the epitome of secluded luxury — a private island sanctuary where exclusivity, nature, and bespoke hospitality converge in harmony. Accessible only by private yacht and reserved entirely for a single party at a time, this ultra‑exclusive destination redefines what it means to escape in complete privacy and refined comfort.
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.









