The Best Hotel Openings in the Middle East and Africa for 2023

Atlantis the Royal, Dubai

Setting a new standard of luxury in Dubai, the Atlantis the Royal opened in February to much fanfare (including a Beyoncé performance). Soaring 43 stories high across 795 rooms, 17 restaurants, and a 55-acre waterpark, the resort is known for its striking, stacked architecture, which promotes indoor-outdoor living while offering uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf.

Architecture Firms: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, New York, and Arcadis IBI Group | Design Firms: Sybille de Margerie, Paris, and G.A Group, London | Operator: Kerzner International

Photo courtesy of Atlantis the Royal