The 40 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2022

Raffles Doha

Opening date: Q3 2022
Firms: Katara Hospitality, Doha (owner and developer)
At a glance: It’s hard not to be impressed by Raffles Doha’s swooping exterior, an architectural translation of Qatar’s national seal. “Rising gracefully, the arched towers incorporate numerous design elements, including an awe-inspiring 98-foot-high kaleidoscopic atrium, a collection of specially commissioned works of art, hidden gardens, and features inspired by the Qatari culture and landscapes,” says Raffles and Fairmont Hotels’ managing director Christian Hirt of the 132-suite hotel.