The Middle East’s 100 Best Hotels 2025

A canon of vision, grandeur, and transformation — enshrining the icons and innovators shaping the future of Middle Eastern hospitality.

Introduction

The World’s 100 Best Group is proud to present The Middle East’s 100 Best Hotels 2025, an official canon that enshrines the region’s most outstanding properties—hotels and resorts that embody architectural vision, cultural resonance, and world-class service. This landmark edition reflects a Middle East that is no longer simply a crossroads of civilizations, but a modern vanguard of hospitality where ambition and authenticity converge.

A Region in Renaissance

The Middle East has entered a new era of luxury hospitality. Visionary developments along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, the rise of cultural capitals like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat, and the continued allure of heritage desert sanctuaries collectively redefine what it means to be “the best.” The 2025 list demonstrates a balance between iconic legends—such as the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and Emirates Palace—and groundbreaking new entrants, including Shebara Resort and Desert Rock Resort, both part of Saudi Arabia’s transformative giga-projects.

Key Highlights from the 2025 Ranking

Defining Traits of Excellence in 2025

• Architectural Grandeur — From desert-carved sanctuaries to sky-bridging towers, architecture becomes narrative.
• Cultural Resonance — Bedouin traditions and Islamic artistry inform design, dining, and ritual.
• Wellbeing & Immersion — Spas, hammams, desert rituals, and marine sanctuaries as core promise.
• Sustainability at Scale — Coral stewardship, desert conservation, and low-impact builds as baseline.
• Service as Art — High-touch personalization and anticipatory choreography.

Data at a Glance

Conclusion

The Middle East’s 100 Best Hotels 2025 is not simply a list; it is an institutional recognition of distinction. It celebrates properties that set global benchmarks while honoring the traditions, landscapes, and cultures that make the region unique.

For travelers, it is the definitive compass to the finest experiences across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and beyond. For the industry, it is a call to innovation, sustainability, and excellence.