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Sofitel Dubai Downtown Opens Its Doors

Luxury brand’s third Dubai property blends French culture and art and targets business and leisure travellers given the proximity to DIFC and Dubai Mall

ISG Secures $35m Refurbishment Contract With Kempinski

The project will include the upgrade and refurbishment of all 393 guest rooms

Abu Dhabi Sees Sharp Decline in Hotel Rates

Average daily room rates in the capital decreased 14 per cent, reducing revenue intake for each room.

Two More Dubai Hotels For Viceroy

Brace of city hotels to complement upcoming Palm Jumeirah resort

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Looks Beyond ‘Finite’ GCC

Newly installed general manager wants a broader range of guests and seeks to capitalise on Emirates’ global network

Langham Plans Dubai Palm Jumeirah Hotel For 2015

Luxury Hong Kong-based hotel company makes its first foray into the Middle East and chooses Dubai as the first resort in its global collection.

Dubai Hotel Occupancies Hit 87.6% In February

HotStats MENA report highlights good month for UAE hotels and Jeddah whereas across the region the trading picture is mixed

Kempinski Checks Out Of Bahrain Mall

Majid Al Futtaim plans to introduce a brace of brands in the two towers which connect with the shopping centre

Marjan Island Resort And Spa Opens In Ras Al Khaimah

The 302-room resort, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, combines Arabian and Andalusian themes

Pictures: Waldorf Astoria Hotel In Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

The 319-room hotel marks the Hilton luxury brand’s first entry into Dubai.

Official Opening For Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Second Waldorf Astoria to open in the UAE features varied F&B options and MICE facilities to appeal to business and leisure travellers

In-Room IPads For Address Hotels’ Guests

New tech move allows guests to access hotel services and make spa, golf and movie bookings

Abu Dhabi Opens 17th Century-Style Hotel

The opulent hotel has four 71sqm Rose Suites on the 15th and 16th floor

Sofitel Dubai Downtown To Open May 1

The city’s third Sofitel will have a strong artistic flavour

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi To Unveil New Lobby

Hub designed to promote guest interaction, showcase arts and offer day-and-night F&B

Three Adagio Aparthotels Gear Up For UAE Launch

Accor is tapping into region-wide demand for long-stay accommodation

Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton, Dubai

The new Shorooq wing houses 148 rooms, while the new bar and pool offer a higher level of luxury and sophistication.

Le Royal Méridien Dubai Undertakes Dhs55m Refurb

New decor, modern technology and two fresh F&B concepts among the changes at established beachfront hotel.

Hilton Garden Inn Arrives In UAE At The Double

The brace of hotels will meet the growing need for affordable accommodation in the run-up to Expo 2020

UAE’s First All-Inclusive Resort Targets Mid-February Launch

Opening of Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah likely to spur regional interest in nascent sector

Exclusive: First Hyatt Place In Middle East Opening In Dubai In April

Hyatt will target corporate travellers seeking casual hospitality in a hi-tech environment

Ajman Luxury Resort To Open February 1

Starwood will seek to attract well-heeled leisure guests to the less-developed emirate

First Look: Dubai Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf

Marriott’s latest Dubai property has short-stay executives and long-stay contract workers firmly in its sights

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Targets December 24 Soft Opening

Hilton’s top-end brand will reach out to tourists and corporates

Marriott Targets Four-Fold Dubai Growth On Expo 2020 Win

Global operator plans to have 10,000 rooms in the city by 2020

Jumeirah Opening Muscat Resort in 2017

Luxury operator’s first Muscat property will provide resort competition to Shangri-La

Hyatt Eyes Eight Dubai Projects After Expo 2020 Win

New brands such as Andaz and Hyatt Place are being lined up in next development phase.

Second Staybridge Suites Opening In Jeddah

Staybridge Suites Al Andalus Mall will target shop-loving Saudis

First Look: Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Swiss chain’s sixth Dubai hotel may be small but overseas-and-residential focus means potential is high.

Fairmont The Palm Penthouses Target Second Homers

Repeat holidaymakers and executives can now buy a slice of Penthouse luxury living.