New for 2026 is the Gran Meliá Dubai, a Mediterranean-inspired beachfront resort in Jumeirah featuring one of the UAE’s longest infinity pools. In downtown, the twin crystal-inspired towers of the Baccarat Hotel & Residences offer sweeping views of the Burj Khalifa. For a tranquil escape, The Mangroves Abu Dhabi (LXR Hotels) opens this year along the peaceful lagoons of the Eastern Mangroves.


