Middle East and Africa

Angama Mara, a remarkable owner-run safari lodge inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara overlooks Kenya’s Maasai Mara, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent. Here guests find a lodge where everything …

Singita Faru Faru Lodge is set in Grumeti in northern Tanzania, forming part of the Serengeti Mara ecosystem. Built on a gently sloping hill, this riverine lodge, positioned on the renowned migratory route, is a place where you can quite literally expect the unexpected. Faru Faru Lodge was inspired by …

Tarangire Treetops sits serenely on the border of the Tarangire National Park – Tanzania. As you arrive at the Lodge, you are immediately greeted by a blaze of colour and a host of smiles all of which belong to the local Maasai tribesmen. Centered about a Main Lodge – which …

Restaurateur Liza Asseily is now offering her upscale Middle Eastern cuisine in the city that inspired it. Her outpost, called Liza Beirut, is set in the Lebanese capital’s stylish Achrafieh neighborhood, where it occupies the second floor of a 19th-century palace. Devised by designer Maria Ousseimi, the decor of the …

Ulusaba, meaning ‘place of little fear’ in the western sector of the Sabi Sand reserve. Ulusaba has 21 rooms and suites spread over 2 exquisite lodges. Safari Lodge has a fantastic bush location built along the banks of a dry river bed.  Owned by Sir Richard Branson, Ulusaba is one …

La Crêperie the French-style seafood and Mediterranean dishes restaurant was famous in Lebanon in the 1960s. It sits above Jounieh Bay, was known as the Monte Carlo of the East. After a multi-million dollar renovation it has re-opened under the aegis of entrepreneur Chafic El Khazen, whose great grandfather bought …

Selman is at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, away from the hustle of the Medina, what seemed like only a mirage has become a reality.  Developers Saida and Abdeslam Bennani Smires tapped decorator Jacques Garcia to mastermind the project, which encompasses 56 guest rooms and five riads. Jasmine-scented gardens …

Commanding more than 12 acres of pristine seclusion, tranquil lakes and inspiring panoramas, Palais Namaskar nestled between Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and Djebilet Hills. The décor is a vibrant combination of Eastern-inspired architecture infusing Feng Shui principles with contemporary interior design. Palais Namaskar hosts a total of 41 units including luxury …

Inspired and influenced by the principles of Feng Shui, every aspect of Le Spa Namaskar revolves around the three fundamentals of purity, energy and balance. Directed by ila and Guerlain, the spa treatments create a true sensory experience and a deep connection between the individual, the therapist and the elements. …

Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh is a hillside Red Sea diving resort set in the natural beauty of Sinai. The resort offers 136 Red Sea resort guest rooms, including 27 luxury suites. All rooms and suites feature a private balcony or terrace – most with stunning views of the Red …