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The Middle East hotel openings we’re excited for in 2024

The authentic, cultural, design-led and stand-out hotel openings that are making the Near+Far team excited

9 January 2024

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Near+Far’s best hotels in the world: Aman Le Mélézin – Courchevel 1850’s ultimate elite hideaway

A Japanese-meets-Alpine ski-in ski-out hideaway with subterranean spa and prime piste-side location that epitomises stealth wealth

8 January 2024

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The best places to stay and hotels in Sharjah: The UAE’s laid-back, cultural emirate

The UAE emirate is emerging as a cool and cultural staycation and vacation spot

5 January 2024

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The most stylish hotels in Kuwait

Kuwait’s hotel scene is flourishing, with cool boutique hotels jostling alongside shiny luxe properties and Arabesque beach resorts

3 January 2024

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5 ski holidays within a 5-hour flight from the UAE

Forget the Alps this season and head to Georgia, Armenia, Turkey or Lebanon for a memorable ski break

2 January 2024

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Nobu by the Beach: Dubai’s chicest beach club?

Nobu by the Beach delivers the iconic brand’s elevated and exclusive vibes with manicured grounds, a graceful swimming pool and killer restaurant

18 December 2023

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Everything you need to know about Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain: The Kingdom’s most luxurious hotel

Nestled on the Island of One Million Palm Trees, Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain – the ‘Palace of the Secret Garden’ – is catapulting the Kingdom to a new level of luxury hospitality

14 December 2023

Our Habitas Ras Abrouq

Inside Our Habitas’ stunning new Qatar beach resort, Habitas Ras Abrouq

Our Habitas Ras Abrouq marks the brand’s second property in the region, inviting guests to explore Qatar’s untouched west coast

12 December 2023

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Sabina Ibiza villas: The private eco-estate inviting guests to an untraditional winter escape

These striking and unique private villas are now available to rent out of season, when, according to locals, the White Isle is at its best

12 December 2023

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Feeling well: Biolite Clinic Dubai – the city’s premier aesthetics destination and home of The Emerald Laser

The chic and homely clinic has been pioneering treatments in the city since 2007 – and has just launched one of its most enticing yet…

12 December 2023

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Everything You Need To Know About Gudauri – Georgia’s Affordable Ski Capital

Georgia’s up-and-coming ski resort is one of the closest to the Middle East. Here’s everything you need to know

11 December 2023

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Near+Far’s best restaurants: Sucre Fire Dining Dubai

For Pisco sours at the shiny bar or sharing steaks in the sultry dining room – Sucre Fire Dining is one of the city’s best

11 December 2023