Fodor's Expert Review Alfajiri Villas

Built of stone and thatch, these luxurious double-story villas are elegantly furnished; you can choose between the Garden Villa, the Cliff Villa, or the Beach Villa (book months in advance for the latter), each with its own unique architecture and interiors. Expect handmade furniture—made on the property—and comfortable beds, chairs, and sofas that complement the family's global collection of fascinating artifacts. The villas have either three or four en suite bedrooms with extra rooms for the kids, wide balconies and verandahs, and a geometric-shaped pool that borders the Indian Ocean. The service is superb and so is the à la carte Mediterranean cuisine, served either alfresco or in your villa. Go for a safari, enjoy all the beach and water activities, or leave the kids with a nanny and be alone for a while.