Regional Retreats With Views of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
From resorts situated in centuries-old ruins and desert stays surrounded by protected oases to lavish hotels overlooking ancient wonders.
Hotels, with their edifices, crevices and services, are in and of themselves a wonder of human ingenuity. Now, while most hotels display the creativity of man in a more modern sense, others seek to combine the innovations of the present—in the form of state-of-the-art facilities and outlandish designs—with the wonders of the past.
From resorts situated in centuries-old ruins and desert stays surrounded by protected oases to lavish hotels overlooking ancient wonders, these luxury hotels around the region all offer breathtaking views of some of the world’s most breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Petra Marriott Hotel
Banyan Tree AlUla
Shangri-La Al Husn
La Sultana
Tucked away in the vibrant Medina, this regal retreat places you steps away from ancient palaces, aromatic souks and the majestic Koutoubia Mosque.
Al Maha Desert Resort Dubai
Featuring sweeping views of golden dunes, Al Maha Desert Resort is located in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, near Al Ain’s UNESCO-listed oases and ancient irrigation systems.
Marriott Mena House
La Mamounia
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Agatha Christie wrote part of Death on the Nile while staying at this former 19th century Victorian palace, and it’s easy to see why. The hotel offers striking views of the Philae Temple and other Nubian Monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites that transport visitors to the era of ancient gods and pharaohs.
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