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SKAI closes Dhs 1.1bn finance package for Dubai Viceroy hotels

The syndicate for the dual Islamic and conventional facility is backed by a mixture of local and Chinese banks

India’s Taj exits hotel in Dubai’s Deira

The exit brings an end to a 14-year partnership between Taj and property owner Juma Al Majid Group

Developer Omniyat launches Dhs 1bn luxury hotel in Dubai

The Langham Place Downtown Dubai, featuring a five-star hotel and serviced apartments, is expected to be completed in 2018

Starwood, Dubai Properties sign deal for four new hotels

Under the deal, Starwood will open three Aloft hotels and one Element hotel in Dubai

LuLu group buys London’s Great Scotland Yard building for $170m

The iconic building is currently being converted into a five-star hotel

R Hotels awards deal for Palm Jumeirah resort to ANC Contracting

The hotel operator is currently building a 253-room four-star property in Palm Jumeirah

R Hotels plans new Dhs 150m hotel in Ajman Corniche

Construction on the 182-key hotel is slated to begin in Q3 2015 with the opening scheduled for Q1 2017

Property market and economy in Dubai ‘healthy’ – Jumeirah CEO

Gerald Lawless says emirate’s property market has matured well since the financial crisis

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts to open fourth hotel in Jeddah

The new hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019 and will be located on Prince Sultan road in Jeddah

Damac Properties launches new Paramount-branded Dubai hotel tower

Damac’s latest hospitality project is an 826-key luxury hotel and residences tower on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Accor opens 15th Saudi hotel, Suite Novotel Riyadh Dyar

The new midscale property is the French group’s fifth hotel in Riyadh

Dubai hotels: Doors wide open, but are people coming?

Dubai’s hotel operators have traditionally seen high levels of occupancy. But with currency devaluation and growing supply, how is the industry coping?

Dubai hotels saw revenues drop between Jan-Apr – EY

The recent drop in oil prices along with a decrease in travel from Russia and Europe caused the slump

Jean-Georges Dubai Opens JG Dining Room

Michelin-star chef’s arrival raises the stakes in city’s competitive F&B scene

Saudi’s Kingdom Holding sells 50% stake in Mauritius resort to JV partner

Kingdom Holding, owned by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, sold its stake in Four Seasons Resort Mauritius to Sun Resorts.

Dubai’s Marka to invest Dhs250m in 2015, eyes two deals

The company is looking to close deals in the UAE’s hospitality and retail sectors, officials said.

Emaar says IPO for hospitality unit remains on hold

The Dubai-based company has said that the IPO for EHG will be dependent on the right market conditions.

Low Oil Prices, Weak Euro Impact Middle East Hotel Revenues

The decline in the number of tourists, especially from Russia, has pushed down the revenue per available room across the hotels in the Middle East.

Dubai World Central Signs Deals For Three New Hotels

The opening of Aloft, Studio M and Millennium will see the addition of around 1,300 new hotel rooms.

Starwood To Double Its Middle East Portfolio In 5 Years

The group’s mid-market brands represent nearly 50 per cent of the company’s pipeline in the region.

Marriott Boss Plays Down Mega Deal With Starwood

The senior official did not completely rule out the idea of a takeover saying there are “constantly deals in our industry”.

Rotana Plans Expansion Into Europe, London In Focus

The group is looking to open a hotel in London in order to attract GCC tourists travelling to the UK.

Hyatt To Launch New Brands In GCC, Expand Presence

At least nine new Hyatt-branded hotels are expected to open across the GCC by 2017A

Dubai’s Damac Launches New Hotel Villa Concept Within Akoya Oxygen

Villas range from three to six bedroom units with prices starting at Dhs1.7 million.

Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund To Buy HK Hotels In $2.4bn Deal

A JV formed by New World and ADIA will buy stakes in three Hong Kong hotels.

Gloria Hotel To Embark On Dhs80 Million Revamp

Major four-star hotel to phase in room upgrades that reflect latest design trends.

Dubai ‘Can Take A Canopy’ Says Hilton Brands Chief

Hilton’s new neighbourhood brand targets districts with strong local flavour

InterContinental Signs Deal For UAE’s First Hotel Indigo

The 285-room property will be located in Dubai’s Business Bay.

SKAI Rebrands Jumeirah Village Circle Property To Viceroy

The newly branded hotel is scheduled for operation in 2018.

Minor Hotel Group, Qatari Diar Partner For Two Anantara Resorts

The new resorts are planned for Tunisia and Morocco.