WHERE TO STAY

Asamina Boutique Hotel

Also in the Old City and with rough-cut stone walls and views over the water, the Asamina is a minute’s walk from the sea. There are only eight rooms (the best with sea views) and the hotel features a terrace, elegant tilework and wonderful character features. Double rooms start from Dhs478 per night.

Al Fanar Resort

Home to the restaurant of the same name, the Al Fanar has an old-world charm that may lack finesse but provides all the necessities for an enjoyable getaway – a lighthouse, the sea, good food and quirky accommodation. Double rooms start at Dhs452 per night.

Dar Alma

Arguably the finest of all the boutique hotels in Haret el Masihiyeh, Dar Alma has a location to die for. A converted 19th century Lebanese house with a basement that dates back to the Crusader era, it is situated on the water’s edge and has its own beach terrace. Double rooms start from Dhs452 per night.