The Middle East has quietly become one of the most compelling honeymoon regions in the world, offering a genuinely rare combination: destinations exotic enough to feel like a true escape, yet close enough to the UK to avoid burning your entire holiday allowance on flights. For couples wanting privacy, luxury and a sense of occasion, here is how we design Middle East honeymoons.
Private Desert Nights
Few experiences rival a private desert camp for honeymooners: your own illuminated tent under an uninterrupted blanket of stars, a private chef preparing dinner beneath the dunes, and complete silence broken only by the wind. Wadi Rum in Jordan and the Wahiba Sands in Oman are two of our most-booked honeymoon settings for exactly this reason.
Overwater and Beachfront Villas
For couples who want a slower, beach-based finale, the UAE and Red Sea coasts offer private pool villas with butler service, in-villa dining and secluded beach access, the kind of privacy that larger resort rooms simply cannot match.
A Sense of History Together
Watching sunrise break over the Treasury at Petra, or standing before the Pyramids of Giza before the crowds arrive, gives couples a shared, once-in-a-lifetime memory that few other honeymoon destinations can offer alongside the relaxation portion of a trip.
Sample Honeymoon Structure
- 3-4 nights: A cultural or heritage-rich city (Amman, Riyadh or Cairo)
- 2-3 nights: A private desert camp experience
- 4-5 nights: A beachfront resort or private villa to unwind
Special Touches We Arrange
From in-villa champagne and rose-petal turndowns to private candlelit dinners on the dunes or by the sea, our team liaises directly with hotels and resorts ahead of your arrival to ensure honeymoon touches are ready and confirmed, not left to chance.
Start Planning Your Honeymoon
Every Levant Luxe honeymoon is entirely bespoke and ATOL protected. Tell us about your ideal trip and one of our UK-based specialists will be in touch within 24 hours to begin designing it.