The Arab world may be aflutter right now, but Dubai remains an oasis of calm. Stay at Palm Jumeirah’s newest Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah (The Crescent West, Palm Jumeirah, +971 (4) 444-2000) and enjoy the privilege of having your own private beach. Watch the sunrise in the heart of the desert before admiring magnificent dunes from as high up as 900m in a hot air balloon. Suite rates start at AED1,250 ($422) per night. Make your reservations at www.kempinski.com.