Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, built himself the most magnificent palace in the Orient with the legendary Hanging Gardens to dazzle his guests with his wealth. But he could not have imagined an oasis like Al Bustan Palace in his wildest dreams. The hotel was designed for the presidents and sultans of neighbouring countries, and it has now become the top hotel in a radius of many thousands of kilometres. The luxury of Al Bustan Palace is as fabulous as Arabia itself.

Text: Matthias Stelzig • Photos: Ydo Sol