Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Samarkand is an ancient Silk Road city and the madrasas and mosaics of the monumental Registan square are among the world's most beautiful examples of Islamic architecture.
Taking its name from the mispronunciation of Roof, a joke that only Asians themselves can make, Loof is decorated in wood and shingle tiles, and serves a selection of original cocktails and bar food that's just the job after a hard day at the office.