The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain  

Set along the bay in Seef, Manama — a luxury beach resort with a private lagoon and island. Minutes from Seef Mall, Dana Mall and the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre, this is a prime beach-meets-city base for families and honeymooners.

About 260 individually decorated rooms, suites and villas blend modern comfort with Gulf touches. Expect minibars and espresso makers, memory-foam beds with down comforters, LED TVs, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads. Club Level rooms and villas offer access to an exclusive lounge and elevated services.

A full-service spa (hammam, plunge pools and couples’ suites), a private beach and five pools (2 indoor, 3 outdoor) set the tone for relaxation. Royal Beach Club members get tennis, squash courts and a fitness center; there’s also an 18-hole championship golf course nearby. Expect concierge service, poolside bar moments and kid-friendly activities — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind by the water.

A full business center, complimentary wired internet access and 10,118 sq ft (940 m²) of meeting space — including 4 meeting rooms and grand ballrooms — make this a complete meetings and events destination. Limo/town car service, airport shuttle (surcharge) and free valet parking available.

Fourteen distinct venues span global flavors — from French at La Table Krug by Y (garden views) to Plums steakhouse, vibrant Cantina Kahlo, outdoor La Plage and authentic Indian at Nirvana. Sip at the bar or poolside, order 24-hour room service, and enjoy buffet breakfast service on weekdays and weekends (fees apply).