The Atlas
United Arab Emirates
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Forty-two private-pool suites in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, an hour from the city.
From $850 per night ★★★★★
Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort
Stilted villas overlooking a wildlife park on Abu Dhabi's largest natural island.
From $340 per night ★★★★★
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
All-suite hotel on a man-made island off Jumeirah Beach, with duplex suites and butlers.
From $1,200 per night ★★★★★
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
Domed landmark on the Abu Dhabi corniche with 85 hectares of gardens and a private beach.
From $450 per night ★★★★★
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Fort-styled desert resort deep in the Liwa dune sea, around three hours from Abu Dhabi.
From $320 per night ★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
Tented villas with private pools in a Ras Al Khaimah desert reserve, an hour from Dubai.
From $430 per night ★★★★★