More than 320 beaches across Asia were reviewed to come up with the ranking for the continent's trending shorelines for summer 2022.
The study, done by hotel brand Premier Inn, determined that Iho Tewoo Beach in South Korea, which is hidden behind a pine forest and known for its white and red horse-shaped lighthouses, is the most coveted location for beachgoers this year.
Iho Tewoo is followed closely by Jodogahama in Japan, thanks to its golden sands, volcanic rock formations and Japanese red pine trees, while White Beach in the Philippines, a four-kilometre stretch of white sand in Boracay, rounds out the top three.
Dubai's JBR Beach came in at ninth place, courtesy of its stunning views of the city's skyline and new attraction Ain Dubai.
“With summer now upon us and this year feeling freer than the past few following further easing of travel restrictions, many will be looking for travel and adventure," said a Premier Inn representative.
"The world has so much to offer, so we were eager to provide a handy guide for those looking for a beach holiday or cultural landmark experience to kick off their travels.
"It’s great to see so many countries make the rankings including famous sights, and lesser-known hidden gems.”
Asia’s top 10 trending beach destinations
- Iho Tewoo Beach, South Korea
- Jodogahama, Japan
- White Beach, Philippines
- Baros, Maldives
- Beidaihe, China
- Haad Rin Beach, Thailand
- Amanohashidate, Japan
- Putuoshan Island Beach, China
- JBR Beach, Dubai
- Hadahaa, Maldives
Asia’s top 10 trending landmarks
Among more than 200 Asian landmarks surveyed, two from the UAE made the top 10. Burj Khalifa came in second, just trailing behind India's magnificent Taj Mahal, while Burj Al Arab came in fourth, behind the Great Wall of China.
The Taj Mahal had more than 1,000 Pinterest boards and 1.8 million monthly Google searches.
India also had two other landmarks on the list: Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, and the Golden Temple of Amritsar.
Two locations from Japan also made the cut, with Mount Fuji coming in sixth, after Cambodia's Angkor Wat, and Tokyo Tower in Japan in seventh place.
Rounding out the top 10 is Potala Palace in Tibet.
- Taj Mahal, India
- Burj Khalifa, UAE
- Great Wall of China, China
- Burj Al Arab, UAE
- Angkor Wat, Cambodia
- Mount Fuji, Japan
- Toyko Tower, Japan
- Konark Sun Temple, India
- Golden Temple of Amritsar, India
- Potala Palace, Tibet
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Ram Buxani earned a salary of 125 rupees per month in 1959
Indian currency was then legal tender in the Trucial States.
He received the wages plus food, accommodation, a haircut and cinema ticket twice a month and actuals for shaving and laundry expenses
Buxani followed in his father’s footsteps when he applied for a job overseas
His father Jivat Ram worked in general merchandize store in Gibraltar and the Canary Islands in the early 1930s
Buxani grew the UAE business over several sectors from retail to financial services but is attached to the original textile business
He talks in detail about natural fibres, the texture of cloth, mirrorwork and embroidery
Buxani lives by a simple philosophy – do good to all
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2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
