Imagine if you had all the money in the world and could really afford to splash out on holiday, staying in the best five-star resorts and pampering yourself to the full. The Middle East with its blend of Eastern exoticism and Western commercialism is one of the best places to be a millionaire. So if you want to shop until you drop, drink the most expensive cocktail in the world or simply enjoy a gourmet feast fit for an emperor look no further than Turkey, Sharm el Sheikh or Dubai hotels:
Turkey
Rich people love caviar and with your new millionaire budget you better start developing a taste for the stuff. The best beluga can be found in the Egyptian Spice Market and you can buy small tubs for your friends and family. If you're still not convinced, but still want to splash out on the luxury item - after all, when in Rome - head to the Ritz Carlton where you can indulge yourself in a 90 minute caviar body treatment for incredibly smooth skin.
The Ritz Carlton is perhaps the most exclusive of all the Turkey hotels and contains the exclusive Cintemani restaurant. With stunning views out over the Bosphorus strait, the food served at this restaurant is fit for a king or even an emperor. This is probably because head-chef, Marcel Nouvari used to cook for the King of Thailand and the Emperor of Japan. Try some traditional Turkish dishes, such as pistachio crusted lamb loin and follow it up with the delectable trio of rice puddings. Afterwards, you can choose from a selection of the world's finest cigars.
Sharm El Sheikh
Luxury restaurants and designer boutiques have never really been part of Sharm's charm and instead Sharm El Sheikh hotels are designed with beach bunnies in mind. Relax on your own private beach at the AA Amwaj Sharm El Sheikh resort in Nabq Bay and you'll be able to make the most of a range of exclusive facilities perfect for your new millionaire lifestyle. These include a private jetty, lagoon-style swimming pools complete with their own waterfalls, a Jacuzzi, water polo and if you opt for the all-inclusive option then unlimited food and drink from the hotel's restaurants and bars.
Dubai
Dubai is known for its extravagance and you can't get much more extravagant than a cocktail that costs the amount of a small car. The Burj El Arab hotel is mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records for offering the world's most expensive cocktail and at nearly ,000 for the blend of 55-Macallan single-blend Scotch whisky and dried-fruit bitters you'd be hard-pressed to find a pricier venue. If after a few cocktails you've still got the cash to burn why not take a helicopter over to the Wafi Mall, which is the place to go for luxury shopping in the Emirates and should be seen if not just for the Egyptian style architecture and stained glass pyramids. Still haven't found what you're looking for? Try the Gold Souk for ostentatious gold jewellery in white, pink and yellow colours of gold.
