The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah.

Located within 247 acres of protected mangroves and white sand coastline, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah feels worlds away from the glass-and-steel hum of nearby Dubai. Designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni, the property favors sharp, modernist lines and minimalist aesthetics that frame the surrounding lagoons and bird-filled forests. Accommodations range from light-filled rooms to expansive villas featuring private temperature-controlled pools and open-air showers. Beyond the 85-meter infinity pool—one of the region's longest—the focus is on the natural environment. Guests can kayak through the mangroves, tee off at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, or dine on responsibly sourced seafood at Aquario. It is a rare, low-rise sanctuary where the architecture takes a back seat to the biodiverse landscape.