WHERE TO STAY

The Chedi Muscat

A beautiful hideaway with a private beach and, at 103 metres, the longest pool in the Middle East (shh, don’t tell Dubai). Sleek and monochrome chic, it was designed by the legendary architect Jean-Michel Gathy.

Street 46, Muscat, Oman, Dhs2,400. Tel: (+968) 24524400. Taxi: The Chedi. ghmhotels.com