Revealed: 2014's most exciting upcoming MidEast hotels

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All of those upcoming hotels on that list are located in the GCC outside of 1 which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan (Sulaymaniyah).

I like those two especially from Qatar and Oman:

Anantara Doha island resort & spa, Doha Island.

Proposed opening date: April 2014

Location: Doha Island, 20 mins boat ride/ 6 nautical miles from Doha City.

Owner: Minor Hotel Group in partnership with Al Rayyan Hospitality.

Architect: HRC

Interior designer: Woods Bagot (public areas) / HRC (guest rooms and villas).

Size of development: Located on a 13-hectare island.

Number of rooms: 141 (comprising 96 rooms and 45 pool villas).

F&B: Four restaurants and bars, including a contemporary Japanese restaurant and Arabic beach club.

Leisure facilities: Four pools, including a surf pool with wave machine, a hydro exercise pool and lagoon pool, Anantara Spa and an extensive Wellness & Holistic Centre, plus a 24-hour fitness centre and tennis court, kids club, a dedicated family beach, a nine-hole golf putting course, a ten-pin bowling alley and cinema, an off-shore reef home to a reef conservation centre with the opportunity for guests to plant their own coral, and a fully equipped diving centre.

MICE facilities: Ballroom accommodating up to 250 people for a banquet, two meeting rooms for up to 50 delegates, outdoor event space with capicity for 100 people.

Summary of USPs: Anantara Doha Island will be the sole off-shore escape for both Doha residents and visitors alike, representing an exclusive getaway from the hectic business city.

What Hotelier is most excited about: Hotelier is excited about the range of ambitious projects planned for the resort - from the ten-pin bowling alley to the off-shore reef.

Alila, Jabal Akhdar hotel, Oman.

Proposed open date: Q2, 2014

Owner: Omran

Location: Jabal Akhdar, Oman

Interior designer: P49

Architect: Consultancy by W S Atkins

Size: site 3.6km2; built up area 17,000m2

Number of rooms: 84 Suites and 2 Jabal Villas

F&B: Three outlets including an al fresco option.

Leisure facilities: Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa Alila with seven treatment rooms including Vichy shower, plus steam rooms and Jacuzzi rooms for males and females.

MICE facilities: Two boardrooms seating up to 50 people each.

USP: Set 2,000 metres above sea level, overlooking a dramatic gorge with views of the Hajar Mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar is positioned for exploration of the region?s renowned rugged landscapes, a haven for adventure travellers, nature lovers and those seeking an escape from the desert heat.

What Hotelier is most excited about: This is the brand debut for Alila in the Middle East, which promises a sustainable focus and a design in keeping with Omani tradition.

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