A private road leads you to the stunning setting, also home to 60 species of birds and a fish nursery.

Great news for fans of all things finned: a 3-min walk to the new Sharjah Aquarium. (5 mins to Bank Street and the centre.)

Modern elegance situated within the airport, it's hard to find a better place to relax before or after a flight.

Four dining/drinking options, with everything from an African-themed nightclub (DJ!), to the aviation-themed Lindbergh’s Bar (views!).

The Arabian Gulf (and a fabulous private beachfront) is in your backyard.

Baniyas Metro Station’s practically on your doorstep (aka, Dubai’s your oyster).

Outdoor swimming pool treats you to enviable city views. (Gaze admiringly.)

The Baroque lobby is a wowza with its impressive double staircase and greenery-filled, balustrade-lined atrium.

Colourful modern digs in the heart of entertainment and shopping mecca Dubai Festival City.

Seriously swanky rooms are Don Draper-level sleek with Insta-worthy Dubai views.

Directly connected to a huge has-everything shopping centre, so don’t even bother packing if you don’t wanna.