Raffles Doha

Occupying one arm of the dramatic, twin swords-looking Katara Towers in Lusail (a new city just outside of Doha), the Raffles takes Qatar’s love of luxurious hotels to another level. The property’s crescent-shaped exterior design is based on the crossed curved blades of the Qatari national coat of arms and was deemed a landmark before the hotel opened.Blending the immersive Raffles experience with renowned Qatari hospitality, the all-suite hotel welcomes guests in its dreamy lobby. Look up to see the showstopping ceiling, which seems to disappear and reappear before your eyes — clouds and blue skies during the day and, of course, the moon and stars at night.Every detail of your stay is carefully calibrated, including the welcoming cup of Arabic coffee on arrival, the (at-minimum) 600-thread-count sheets and the butler assigned to check you in and take care of your every whim during the day.The hotel’s Arabic-meets-international restaurants and lounges encompass a culinary tour-de-force from the robust Northern Italian stylings of Alba by Enrico Crippa through the elegant Malaki Lounge, which has its own pianist to add to the soothing environs.Even the Raffles spa is like a cocoon from the outside world, with eight treatment rooms and services such as the Green and Gold Caviar Facial and a wellness café.