To step inside the dramatic foyer of the Banyan Tree Hotel in Doha is to be wowed by the vision of world-class interior designer, Jacques Garcia. The entire hotel is a masterclass in successfully blending Eastern design elements with Arabian ones, in a fresh and contemporary style. The rooms and suites are extremely spacious, with a moody colour palette that emphasises the dramatic views. The hotel also offers luxury serviced apartments for longer stays.

Dining at the Banyan Tree Hotel pays homage to the Banyon Tree Group’s Thai origins, with its signature fine-dining restaurant Saffron serving exquisite Thai specialities. Jardin is open for the perfect lunch, Mediterranean style. Il Galante is an elegant restaurant with an expansive menu of Italian classics, while at the dramatic Qalamkarri, Indian flavour is the order of the day. And if you have a head for heights, the astonishing Vertigo on the 24th floor offers jaw-dropping views of the city, serving perfect mixology and Pan-Asian cuisine.