"Sharq Village & Spa sits just outside Doha’s center, but feels like a world away. Modeled after a traditional Qatari village, the whitewashed villas, shaded courtyards, and palm-lined paths create a sense of calm that is rare this close to the city. Rooms are airy and richly detailed, with carved wood, brocade curtains, and terraces that look out over the gardens, pool, or sea. The private beach is natural, the spa expansive, and the mood, whether at sundown by the main pool or over dates in the lobby, deeply atmospheric." - Tablet Hotels
