Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was named the worlds finest hotel in the middle east in 2007. Featuring some out of this world indulgence, staying in this hotel would be like stepping into thousand and one night.

Huge plush pillows, plasma TV, private butler service, laptops in each room, wireless Internet, private check in and much more will delight visitors to this splendid seven star hotel.

The Centaurus Hotel Islamabad

The $350 million, 7-Star Centaurus Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan will help to put this country on the map for international travellers once the project is completed around 2010.

The Flower of the East, Iran

Resembling a Flower as its name suggest, the luxury Persian seven-star hotel, ‘The flower of the East’ is located on Kish Island in Iran and is due to be completed by 2010.

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It is clear that the demand for luxurious living while on the road is very high and we are sure that this trend will continue to be strong. The Economist reported on the rise of the Gulf states on how their property boom seems to just keep going. It is therefore no surprise to see much of these seven star hotels appear in these countries.

Maya Hotel Floating Pyramid Island In Caribbean Sea

"The $209 million Maya Hotel located south of Cancun, slated to open in 2010. This pyramid-shaped hotel will float in the crystal clear Caribbean waters with the help of a new composite material, normally used in the defense industry, which is billed as six times lighter and ten times stronger than steel."

Dubai Underwater Hotel - Hydropolis

Amazing Hotels of the World

DUKES HOTEL

Hotel Features. This luxury hotel opens to a monochrome-tiled lobby with antique-style furnishings and upright armchairs. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk and concierge desk can help book transport and tours. There is complimentary access to the Health Centre, featuring a selection of beauty treatments and massages, an Italian marble steam room, and 24-hour fitness centre. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel provides 24-hour room service, while a porter/bellhop and a doorman/doorwoman will offer assistance. A limo/town car service is also available. Traditional British dishes are the speciality of Dukes Hotel's restaurant, The Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Furnished with barrel- backed velvet chairs and gold-framed portrait paintings, the hotel bar is renowned for its martinis. Guests on business can take advantage of two meeting rooms and a conference room. Dukes Hotel also provides secretarial services and mobile phone rental. Guestrooms. Decorated in neutral tones, the 90 air-conditioned guestrooms are fitted with ornate dark wooden furnishings and contemporary-style fabrics in earthy tones. All are equipped with flatscreen televisions offering satellite channels, wireless Internet access, and DVD players and MP3 player speakers (on request). Luxury features include a turndown service, in-room massages (on request), bathrobes slippers, and complimentary newspapers. All rooms offer minibars, hair dryers, and complimentary bottled water.

One & Only Royal Mirage Beach Resort - Arabian Court

The One and Only Royal Mirage – Arabian Court, Dubai is designed as a ancient Arabian Fortress, facing Jumeira beach. It is set amidst 60 acres of landscaped gardens containing fountains, palm trees and pathways. The Arabian Court has a host of recreational facilities, and services to meet the needs of business persons. Rooms are impressive and large, and have been tastefully decorated.

The Ritz Carlton Dubai

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is located on the prime white sandy beachfront of Jumeirah. Approximately 35 km from Dubai International Airport and 25km from the business and financial districts, the city's traditional souks and tax free shopping malls.The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has a total of 138 guestrooms, which include 87 Deluxe rooms and 38 Club Level guest rooms and 13 suites. All rooms and suites overlook the pool and garden area with private balcony or patio.

Burj Al Arab

Burj Al Arab is located in the Jumeirah Beach area of Dubai, 15 km from the main city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. It is well served by taxis and has its own fleet of 10 chauffeur driven Rolls-Royces. In addition to a dining and living area, each suite has an office area complete with laptop, internet access, private fax, printer and copier. Hidden network of advanced technology - lighting, curtains and air-conditioning at the touch of a button.

Atlantis The Palm Dubai

Attraction is surely the 42 acres of water-themed amusement known as Aquaventure, the 11-acre Dolphin Bay, The Ambassador Lagoon with 100’s of marine species and the fascinating ‘Lost Chambers’. Accommodation is of the highest standard and restaurants are of course in abundance ensuring that this wonderland will surely delight and thrill world travellers for years to come.The Resort is situated approximately on the spectacular man made island of Palm Jumeirah.Dubai International Airport: 35kms, Emirates Mall – 15 min by car, Dubai City – 25 min by car. Compilsory Gala Dinner applies for every Guest For the eve of New Year !





Facilities
There are a total of 1,539 rooms and suites which all offer as standard: Views of eithIndividually controlled air-conditioning, Balcony,Tea & coffee service. making facilitieser Arabian Gulf or Palm Jumeirah,interconnecting doors, Safe, Minibar,Alarm clock with i-pod dock, Bath with separate shower,Hairdryer,Satellite TV, Iron and ironing board,Pillow menu,Bathrobes & slippers,High speed internet & 2 line phone,Turn down Aquaventure, The lost Chambers,Dolphin Bay, Extensive fresh and saltwater pools and lagoon exhibits,Water sports such as windsurfing, sea kayaking & dinghy sailing,The Avenues: 7,500sqm retail and entertainment complex, ‘Sanctuary’ nightclub, Hospitality lounge for arrivals and pre-departures,Business Centre,Covered valet parking,2 outdoor swimming pools (The Royal Pool and Zero Entry Pool),Nanny service (extra charge),Atlantis spa and fitness centre,Day spa,Hair and beauty salon,1.5km private beach,Four tennis courts,Running track.

Singita Sabi Sand & Kruger National Park South Africa

One of Africa's best properties: a resort of 5 lodges scattered around Kruger National Park and the adjacent Sabi Sand Wildtuin; thanks to the exceptional design, cuisine, and service, it sets the gold standard for safari chic.

Oberoi Udaivilas

Udaipur, in the heart of Rajasthan, is a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes. Here, adorning the banks of Lake Pichola and standing witness to the historic City Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas captures all the romance and splendour of a royal era. Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellished with decorative domes, hand painted frescoes, intricate mirror work and beautifully crafted artefacts create an ambience of regal splendour. An enchanting boat ride across Lake Pichola transports you to the ceremonial welcome that awaits you at resort. Rooms with terraces that open on to semi-private swimming pools present exquisite views and are a unique feature of Udaivilas. Magnificently decorated suites with private swimming pools and outdoor dining pavilions are exclusive retreats. Fine international cuisine, authentic flavours of Rajasthan or a quiet drink are all presented with views of the City Palace and Lake Pichola.

Oberoi Amarvilas

The property: An over-the-top fantasia inspired by Moorish and Moghul palaces, this hotel has 102 rooms and suites scattered among terraced gardens, spouting fountains, reflecting pools, and cushion-strewn lounging pavilions.

The location: A mere 600 meters from the singularly spectacular Taj Mahal.

Rooms to Book: Premier rooms with balconies allow for hours of gazing over the famous Taj.

Don't Miss: A cocktail on the patio bar—one of the only places where you can toast within view of one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Domaine des Hauts de Loire

Elegant property housed in a 19th-century hunting manor in a wooded park, between Blois and Amboise (the perfect base for exploring the wine country), and with one of the region's top restaurants.

The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

In this legendary 1887 hotel and modern tower, many of the 393 rooms now have floor-to-ceiling windows, with spectacular views of the busy Chao Phraya River. Book on of the split-level Garden Wing Rooms, for traditional sophistication or Authors' Suites, for opulent Thai style. The hotel has rich literary history; Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene, Noël Coward, James Michener all stayed at the Oriental. Take a moment for dim sum in the 1930's-inspired China House, one of the hotel's nine restaurants. The hotel also has a garden pool and a spa located across the water and reachable by ferry. Guests can attend a cooking school or troll the lobby for celebrity sightings. Wander into the Bamboo Bar for perfectly mixed cocktails like the Singapore Sling.