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Umrah Saudi Arabia Grand Mosque

Millennium Hotels MEA and Taiba elevate Umrah hospitality with Madinah relaunch

The relaunch follows a comprehensive upgrade to services and guest touchpoints

Saudi's new food violation rules: What eateries need to know

Saudi’s new food establishment rules: What’s next for restaurants?

The requirements mandate compliance with the Saudi Building Code, covering electrical systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe partners with COFE Cloud to drive global expansion

FiLLi Cafe, which operates in the UAE, US, UK, Oman, Qatar, Mauritius, Nepal, India and Pakistan, is looking to accelerate its international growth with COFE Cloud’s data-driven tools

Umrah, Hajj made easier: Nusuk App now works without internet

This development will positively impact the pilgrim experience by empowering users to manage their journey with greater ease and convenience

Sidharth Mehta, Partner and Head of Real Estate, KPMG Lower Gulf on Dubai's hospitality sector and its rise

Insights: Dubai’s hospitality sector is coming of age

Smart hotels that incorporate automation and connectivity to create seamless and intuitive experiences are gaining prominence

QIDDIYA CITY

PIF-backed Adeera to manage Qiddiya City hotels in Saudi

The announcement also marks the public reveal of Adeera’s distinct portfolio of Saudi-born hotel brands

Dalands CEO Saurabh Gupta on the rise of hotel-inspired branded residences in the UAE

Dalands CEO on the rise of hotel-inspired branded residences in the UAE

Gupta explains how hospitality principles are influencing design and service, the growth potential in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah

Abu Dhabi's Modon Holding reports Dhs2.1bn as H1 net profit

Modon Holding reports Dhs2.1bn as H1 net profit, revenue triples year-on-year

Key priorities for H2 include advancing the Ras El Hekma launch in Egypt, sustaining performance across Abu Dhabi’s core developments, further activation of the recuring income portfolio, and unlocking synergies across the core segments

Hard Rock hotel and residences coming to RAK Image for illustrative purposes Getty Images

Hard Rock to launch new hotel and residences in RAK

Opening in 2028, the project will include approximately 300 hotel rooms and 395 branded residences

Staycations are becoming more popular in Dubai - here's why

Staycations are becoming more popular in Dubai – here’s why

Driven by convenience and cost-effectiveness, staycations are increasingly seen as a practical and affordable alternative to international travel

Saudi’s new rules: Fine dining to look different now

Saudi’s new rules: Fine dining to look different now

Restaurants are now required to implement a digital reservation system and maintain a channel for customer complaints

UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance reports continued growth in H1 2025

UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance reports continued growth in H1 2025

GHA added 48 new properties to its portfolio in the first six months of the year, including hotels from newly joined brands such as Cheval Collection and Cinnamon Hotels

DSS 2025: A look inside the record 66-day experience in Dubai

Dubai Summer Surprises 2025: A look inside the 66-day shopping experience

For the first time, DSS adopts a three-season shopping model—dubbed Summer Holiday Offers, the Great Dubai Summer Sale, and Back to School

India launches e-visa for Kuwaitis: What you need to know

India launches e-visa for Kuwaitis: What you need to know

The service covers five main categories: tourism, business, medical, ayush-yoga, and conference visas

From café to empire: Natasha Sideris on Tashas Group’s Middle East rise

Based in Dubai, tashas founder Natasha Sideris is driving a bold international expansion, bringing her signature blend of boutique dining and warm hospitality from South Africa to the world

Numbers revealed: Emirates passengers ate this many chocolates onboard

Sweet stats: This is how many chocolates Emirates passengers ate onboard

Emirates offers a wide selection of premium chocolates as part of its inflight dining service on routes to 140 destinations worldwide.

Dubai's Global Village 2026 retail proposals: Details revealed

Dubai’s Global Village 2026 retail proposals: Details revealed

With a proven track record of supporting small and medium enterprises, Global Village has become a reliable springboard for business growth

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN rebrands to signal strategy shift

New food rules in Saudi: What you need to know about them

The regulations will take effect on July 1, 2025 and also extend to digital food ordering platforms

Abu Dhabi sees rise in hotel guests and revenue in March -image Getty Images

Abu Dhabi hotel revenues hit Dhs611m in March with rising tourist demand

Roughly 417,000 hotel guests stayed in the emirate during March, reflecting Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as a global travel destination

Josef Kleindienst

‘If it doesn’t exist, create it,’ Josef Kleindienst on real estate innovation and AI-powered hospitality

Josef Kleindienst reflects on the concept of underwater living, launching AI-powered hospitality, regenerating coral ecosystems and shaping a legacy that is enduring

Amr Diab, ONE Development launch AI-powered DO Hotels & Residences

Amr Diab, ONE Development launch AI-powered DO Hotels & Residences

DO Hotel & Residences will offer spacious, design-led living spaces and facilities including two fully equipped recording studios and other amenities

Bucket list alert: 5 epic things you can only do in Saudi Arabia

This summer, gaming takes center stage as Riyadh hosts the Esports World Cup 2025 from July 7 to August 24 at Boulevard Riyadh City

Junction to house 25hours hotel in Cairo

Majid Al Futtaim, Ennismore to launch Egypt’s first 25hours Hotel

The collaboration will launch Egypt’s first 25hours Hotel at Junction, Majid Al Futtaim’s upcoming business and lifestyle destination in West Cairo

Luxury island living: Welcome to the Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay

Luxury island living: Welcome to the Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay

Four Seasons Private Residences Bahrain Bay features 112 elegantly crafted residences that exemplify waterfront luxury living at its best

Arada launches Nest Hotel brand at Aljada in Sharjah

Arada launches Nest Hotel brand at Aljada in Sharjah

The 431-key property is the first completed hotel in Arada’s 1,031-key hospitality and serviced apartment portfolio at Aljada

The First Group, Hoque Global launch Hotel Local in Dubai

Dallas meets Dubai: Hoque Global, The First Group unveil Hotel Local

Hotel Local is the latest venture from Dallas-based Hoque Global, a firm known for redevelopment and revitalisation projects

Majid Al Futtaim reports FY 2024 results Image courtesy Majid Al Futtaim

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim posts 2024 results, reports Dhs33.9bn in revenue

Majid Al Futtaim’s properties’ division delivered a 25 per cent net revenue increase, driven by strong performance across malls and its residential real estate portfolio

Saudi crackdown: Landlords to pay up to SAR25,000 for illegal building splits

Saudi Arabia set to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030

International arrivals to Saudi Arabia reached 30 million in 2024, up from 27.4 million in 2023, demonstrating a robust upward trajectory for the tourism and hospitality sectors

Dubai to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027; nearly 4,620 expected in 2025

Dubai to add over 11,300 hotel rooms by 2027; nearly 4,620 expected in 2025

According to a report by leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell, in 2024, the emirate added 4,255 rooms across 19 new hotels, marking a 2.9 per cent increase in its hospitality sector

Latest pictures: See how RAK’s Wynn Al Marjan is shaping up

A latest update on the project indicates that construction has been proceeding with 64 per cent of the structural concrete completed up to the 34th floor