Jeddah

Designed by the firm behind Dubai’s Burj Al Arab and managed by the Waldorf-Astoria Collection hotel chain, the all-suite Qasr Al Sharq feels like a sumptuous private residence. — Condé Nast Traveler

For those feeling a little sun-deprived especially after the long winter, the rooftop pool is an aerie oasis with views of Jeddah, distant King Fahd’s Fountain and the Red Sea. — Wallpaper