Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha  

In a fragrant oasis between desert dunes and Doha’s skyline, this luxury resort and spa sits a short drive from the Doha Corniche. It’s about 15 minutes from West Bay and City Center Doha, with Souq Waqif, Katara Beach, the Museum of Islamic Art and the National Museum of Qatar all within easy reach.

Spacious guestrooms, signature suites and private villas with their own pools create a modern, low-key luxury vibe. Rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, pillowtop beds and bathrooms with separate showers plus jetted tubs; higher categories include minibars and bathrobes. The resort is set among indigenous scented gardens for a calm, contemporary feel.

A vast 14,000 m² spa offers massages, body treatments and facials. Outdoor pool, four indoor pools (indoor pool is adults-only, 18+), five hot tubs, outdoor tennis court and a fitness center keep energy high. Free valet parking, 24-hour room service and concierge services are on hand. Kids enjoy an outdoor kids pool and a Little Explorers kids club (chargeable). Airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

A business center and five meeting rooms support events and meetings. Complimentary wireless internet and lobby newspapers keep guests connected and prepared.

Eight restaurants and a team of talented chefs deliver epicurean experiences, from local specialties to international plates — Deli Kitchen highlights local and international cuisine. There's a bar/lounge, poolside bar and 24-hour room service; cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.