World Villa Awards 2026
Middle East's Leading Desert Villa
Middle East
Recognising villas in desert settings, with design and guest experiences that respond to the surrounding landscape.
The nominees
The nominees are listed alphabetically.
- Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & SpaUnited Arab EmiratesAl Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa is nominated for Middle East's Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Bab Al Shams Desert ResortUnited Arab EmiratesBab Al Shams Desert Resort is nominated for Middle East's Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Banyan Tree AlUlaSaudi ArabiaBanyan Tree AlUla is nominated for Middle East's Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Our Habitas Ras AbrouqQatarOur Habitas Ras Abrouq is nominated for Middle East's Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination
- Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by AnantaraUnited Arab EmiratesQasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is nominated for Middle East's Leading Desert Villa at the 2026 World Villa Awards.View nomination