The newness and constantly changing landscape of Dubai can be overwhelming. We asked Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab’s Sam Wilcox to reveal some of his favorites in the Pearl of the Gulf.

Italian luxury meets Japanese service.

The perfect escape from the action.

There are freshly pressed hotel sheets, and then there are hotel sheets that have never been slept in - that sense of newness is what's on offer at the forty-three properties we're most excited to see debut in 2025.

We polled the team to see where they’re headed in the new year (and what they’re scheming, even if the tickets haven’t quite been bought yet.)

Whether you're reaching for a getaway for this December, or you're a fastidious planner who's already thinking about 2025's bucket-list festive trip, we're here.

Five temples that are must-visits for any trip to Angkor – think of this list as a starting point for parsing the vast cultural and religious history that is writ large (often literally) across these incredible structures.

This one’s for the aviation geeks.

Vietnam’s place of peace.

Make a wish upon a lantern.

The Land of the Rising Sun is consistently one of our most-requested locations, thanks to its incredible depth of culture, history, art, and - of course - its food.

You can buy yourself flowers, but better yet, you can plan a trip to enjoy them in situ.

There are few destinations in the world that capture the imagination like India, but it's also a country that intimidates travelers - after all, where does one begin in a place so packed with superlatives?

The skyline of Hong Kong and the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River were always just the beginning.

The only thing better than one hotel is two…or three…or four.

Socks.Knocked.Off.

The best places to stay when you’re on your way to where you’re going

Daydreams are an occupational hazard around here.

Ready for the best trip of your life?

We sell sea shells hotels by the sea shore.