Saudi-Based Dur Hospitality Inks Deal With Marriot For Two Hotels

Marriott International will operate an 80-unit hotel and a 140-unit executive apartment complex in the diplomatic quarter in Riyadh.

Pictures: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Unveils Luxurious Royal Suite

Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah reveals the details of its royal suite, the largest in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi-based Cristal Group Expands In Erbil And Saudi Arabia

The group is opening three new hotels in the Iraqi city of Erbil and a new hotel in Saudi Arabia, its chief executive said.

2022 World Cup: New $1.6bn Hotel, Expo Centre Planned In Doha

The 1000-room Silver Pearl Hotel, designed by New York–based M. Castedo Architects, will be located offshore near Doha.

Video: Behind The Scenes At $2.9bn Dubai Parks And Resorts

The $2.9 billion theme park complex is located in Jebel Ali and is slated to open in late 2016.

Emirates, DTCM Launch $20m Campaign To Attract Visitors To Dubai

The ‘See you in Dubai’ campaign will focus on attracting tourists from markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

Pictures: Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Project Starts Taking Shape

Upto 35 per cent of overall infrastructure work on the Dubai Parks and Resorts complex is completed, confirm officials.

Winter Months An Opportunity For Dubai Hotels To Boost In-House Spending – Study

Hotels can boost in-house guest spending by 37 per cent during pleasant weather conditions by personalising communication to guests, a new study says.

Dubai-Based App Travall To Launch Video Reviews Of Hotels, F&B Outlets

The smart app aims to create a comprehensive Dubai video guide for travellers, relocating executives and residents.

Best Western Opens Remote Bahrain Resort

The 44-room Hawar Resort Hotel is located 45 minutes by boat from Bahrain’s Al Dur jetty.

Q&A: Operating A Hotel During The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Andrew Humphries, regional vice president & general manager at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, explains how the track side hotel copes during its busiest time of the year.

Dubai Parks and Resorts Launches Dhs2.5bn IPO On DFM

The Dubai-based theme park developer is offering 40 per cent of its shares to investors, with each share priced at Dhs1.

Ajman-Based R Hotels To Invest Dhs500m In New Four-Star Resort On Palm Jumeirah

The project, slated to open by the fourth quarter of 2016, will feature 259 rooms and modern recreational facilities.

Ajman Launches Tourism Roadmap As Visitors Surge 46% In H1

The four-phased project will chart opportunities for tourism development in Ajman over the next five years.

Spanish Firm Appointed To Operate Hollywood, Bollywood Theme Parks In Dubai

Madrid-based Parques Reunidos will operate the two theme parks coming up within the bigger Dubai Parks & Resorts Complex.

Marka To Open UAE’s First Harper’s Bazaar Café

The first café will open in the UAE before November 2015, the company said in a statement.

Hard Rock Hotel To Open In Dubai Marina

The hotel, being developed in partnership with Abu Dhabi Financial Group and real estate developer Sheffield Holdings, will be situated in Marina 101 in Dubai Marina.

Pictures: Dubai’s Upcoming Bollywood Theme Park

The Bollywood theme park, featuring five movie themed areas, is part of the upcoming Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

Abu Dhabi Reports Progress In Louvre Museum Construction

A huge dome structure weighing 7,000 tonnes has been installed as part of the museum project.

Carlson Rezidor Inks Deal With Al Hokair Group To Develop New Hotels In Saudi

The deal will allow Rezidor to develop new Radisson Blu and Park Inn hotels in markets such as Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Makkah and Medina.

Dubai’s Mega Theme Park Complex To Include Sony Pictures Studio, Smurfs Zone

The new areas will be located in Motiongate Dubai, the Hollywood inspired theme park within the Dubai Parks & Resorts project.

Dubai Ranks Most Expensive On UK List Of Value For Money Holiday Destinations

Jumeirah in the emirate came bottom on a list ranked by the cost of a basket of travel essentials.

Legoland Dubai To Feature 15,000 Lego Structures In Six Themed Areas

The new theme park, to be operated by Merlin, is coming up in Dubai Parks & Resorts.

Pictures: Dubai’s Burj Khalifa Opens World’s Highest Observation Deck

Called At the Top, Burj Khalifa SKY, the deck will be located at Level 148 and will include an outdoor terrace and a premium lounge.

Middle East Lacks Adequate Theme Park Hotels – Report

With new leisure attractions coming up in the region, hoteliers must target the theme park hotels sector, says Colliers.

Dubai’s Meraas Says Hollywood Theme Park Will Have DreamWorks Animation Zone

The upcoming mega Dubai Parks and Resorts project features five theme parks including Hollywood and Bollywood-inspired parks.

Phase One Of Dubai’s Mall of the World Project Slated For Completion By 2020

The first phase, anticipated to include retail and hospitality elements, will be completed in three years.

New $1.5bn Royal Atlantis Resort Planned For Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah

The new resort, to be completed by 2018, will consist of 800 rooms, suites and 250 hotel apartments.

Abu Dhabi To Host 462 Tour Operators, Media In Sept To Boost Tourism

The familiarisation trip includes delegates from nine countries in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Russia.

Google Launches 360-Degree Views Of Egypt’s Pyramids, Says Received Govt Support

Users of Street View on Google Maps can explore the Pyramids and five other landmark sites in Egypt.