{
  "id": 7753394,
  "title": "World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026: Two Dubai properties rank in global top 15",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/worlds-50-best-hotels-2026-two-dubai-properties-rank-in-global-top-15-7753394",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T08:59:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/09/16/worlds-50-best-hotels-2026-atlantis-the-royal-jumeirah-marsa-al-arab/"
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  "account": "Two Dubai hotels, Atlantis The Royal and Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, have secured top spots in the prestigious World's 50 Best Hotels ranking for 2026. Atlantis The Royal has climbed to fourth place, while Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab has reached No 15, both advancements from their positions last year. The Palm Jumeirah resort continues to dominate the Middle Eastern market, earning the Best Hotel in the Middle East title and the Best Beach Hotel Award at the annual ceremony in Paris. The Lana, Dorchester Collection, which ranked No 35 in 2025, has unfortunately been omitted from this year's list. Rosewood Hong Kong secured the top spot for the second consecutive year, boasting 413 rooms, 11 restaurants, and a renowned spa by Guerlain. Following Rosewood Hong Kong, Bangkok's Capella Bangkok and Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya River took the second and third positions, respectively. Atlantis The Royal remains the top-ranked Dubai property, while Lake Como's Passalacqua and Rosewood Sao Paulo occupy the fifth and sixth spots. The top 10 also includes Mandarin Oriental Qianmen in Beijing, Upper House Hong Kong, Chable Yucatan in Mexico, and Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.",
  "summary": "Two Dubai hotels have made it to the top 15 of the World's 50 Best Hotels ranking, with Atlantis The Royal climbing to fourth place from sixth last year. The Palm Jumeirah resort was once again named the Best Hotel in the Middle East and also won the Best Beach Hotel Award at the annual ceremony held in Paris on Tuesday. Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab , which made its debut on the list only months after…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026: Two Dubai properties rank in global top 15",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/worlds-50-best-hotels-2026-two-dubai-properties-rank-in-global-top-15",
        "published": "2026-09-16T08:59:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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