Question:

What is a recommended Middle Eastern luxury hotel?

Jerusalem Luxury Hotel: King David Jerusalem Hotel

The King David Jerusalem Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and was President Bill Clinton's base during presidential trips to Israel. The lobby is characterized by cornices with Middle Eastern motifs and lush indigo couches. It was listed for Best for Design and Location on the Conde Nast Gold List 2007. It is the flagship of the Dan Hotels. There are a dozen Dan Hotels in the country.

Dining
The La Regence Grill Room's menu is highlighted by local ingredients and Middle Eastern spices and herbs. Don't miss the lamb cutlets served with either fries or homemade potato and chive puree.

Spa
There's a swimming pool, a fitness center, a tennis court and massages can be arranged.

Deluxe Touch
The Dan VIP Lounges at Ben Gurion Airport are owned and managed by the Dan Hotel Chain and QAS. The VIP Lounges offer a private and secluded area, refreshments and free Internet access.

Details
The King David - Jerusalem Hotel
Tel: 972-3-5202552

Dubai Luxury Hotel: The Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab was designed to resemble a billowing sail and looks like a mirage in the desert. This all-suite hotel is luxury redefined, to say the least. The interior, with 30 kinds of marble and 22-karat gold leaf throughout, is so over the top that it's difficult to imagine.

Perks include a chauffeur (driving a Rolls Royce), in-suite check-in, private reception desks on every floor and a butler to provide around-the-clock attention. Burj Al Arab does not have standard hotel rooms; it has 202 suites, each one arranged over two floors with floor-to-ceiling glass windows so you can see the glistening Arabian Gulf.

Each suite comes standard with a wide array of full-size bathroom amenities by Hermes, music and oils and an alternative menu with 13 differing pillows to choose from.

Dining
After a 3-minute simulated submarine voyage to the restaurant Al Marhara, you'll find a ceiling seawater aquarium in the center of the room. Obviously seafood is on the menu!

Spa
The Assawan Spa offers decadent massages and facials and the treatments are designed with La Prairie, ESPA and Aromatherapy Associates products.

Details
Burj Al Arab
www.burj-al-arab.com
Tel: +971 4 3017777