Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

The Chedi Al Bait

Arabian opulence

Understated luxury with a cultural connection

In the heart of Sharjah and on the edge of a shimmering canal that leads to the beautiful Khalid Lake, The Chedi Al Bait is the perfect base for an exploration of Emirati culture. The property’s architecture harks back to the traditional Arabian style, with turrets and towers and leafy courtyards, while beyond its doors lies a city that’s got its own distinct character and strong heritage.

Its 65 bedrooms are furnished with intricate, handmade wooden pieces and have pleasingly muted tones that create a serene retreat, while common areas enjoy colourful Arabic touches such as hand-woven carpets and bright cushions. Nip into The Café in the historic Bait Majlis Ibrahim Al Midfa for tea, pastries and fresh juice beneath the UAE’s only remaining circular wind tower, or go to Al Bareed for ice cream by the harbour. The restaurant here serves excellent international dishes throughout the day, too, and Sharjah’s excellent dining scene is right on your doorstep.

Facials and body polishes help create renewed energy at the spa, and the hydrotherapy pools offer a place to soothe your body after a cleansing hammam ritual.

Highlights

Traditional Arabic decor in a contemporary setting

Historic buildings incorporated into the hotel

Hammam experiences in the spa

Well-equipped gym for keeping fit

Beautiful courtyard cafe serving excellent snacks

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Places to combine The Chedi Al Bait with

Abu Dhabi

Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara

Over 200 kilometres south of Abu Dhabi’s glitz and glamour, deep into the world’s largest sand desert, Qasr Al Sarab is gloriously remote. Built in an ancient traditional style with towers and turrets and fortress-like crenellations, the hotel blends into the vast desert landscape of the Empty Quarter. Inside you’ll find bedrooms decorated with wooden beams and antique carpets, each one with its own private terrace or balcony. Families will find fun at the Kids’ Club and Teens’ Club, or on the shaded tennis courts where lessons help up their game. Educational experiences are on offer at the Ezba farmhouse, where you can meet Arabian salukis, falcons and horses. There are six dining destinations to choose from, but the mealtime highlight is an opportunity to dine in the desert entirely alone and under the stars. Plenty more desert adventures abound, too, with dune buggy tours, guided walks and camel trekking among the rusty dunes. Cool off back at the hotel with a dip in the adults-only infinity pool or at the swim-up bar in the main pool. The spa’s Moroccan hammam experience is a must-try for anyone seeking a little rejuvenation, too.

Dubai

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf does things a little differently to most hotels in Dubai. Each room is like its own little Arabian summerhouse, with ornately carved wooden doorways and beautiful, detailed fabrics in all colours.

Ajman

Oberoi Al Zorah

With accolades upon accolades, Oberoi is a pillar of exceptional hospitality and their Al Zorah property on the coast of Sharjah is no exception. This stylish, contemporary resort has incredible bedrooms for every taste, whether you want an elevated ocean view from your own private terrace or a private pool and lush lawn right by your back door.

Ras Al Khaimah

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

Personalisation and privacy is the priority at this Al Hamra Beach property, where each of its tented villas has a private pool and access to the sandy beach.

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