Oman is steeped in ancient history and culture while Abu Dhabi is an ultra-modern city-state. Both have recently given rise to spectacular new hotels.
Saadiyat Island joins Abu Dhabi by a bridge. While the St. Regis Saadiyat Island proved disappointing, I still recommend the Park Hyatt there.
Cut off from the rest of Oman by 75 miles of the UAE, the Musandam increasingly attracts foreign visitors. Six Senses Zighy Bay is my hotel of choice there.
The May Hideaway Report follows Andrew Harper's travels to Oman and Dubai, where he finds three new luxury hotels to recommend.
Qatar Airways seeks to outdo the competition with the introduction of its business-class QSuite, which provides private space to passengers.
This month Mr. Harper discovered four fine inns in Northern California, and also visited the ancient country of Oman and the ultra-modern Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
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