#Hospitality

Shamal's Sudhin Siva on delivering distinctive dining experiences across UAE

Shamal’s Sudhin Siva on delivering distinctive dining experiences across UAE

The chief asset management officer at Shamal shares how the group is backing global brands like Five Guys and SUSHISAMBA while nurturing local concepts such as The Espresso Lab

DET launches 3rd cycle of Sustainable Tourism Stamp, hotels can apply by Nov 7

DET launches 3rd cycle of Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp, hotels can apply by Nov 7

In the previous cycle, the initiative saw a surge in industry participation, awarding the stamp to a total of 153 hotels across three tiers: 18 Gold, 64 Silver, and 71 Bronze

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Aldar posts 30% rise in 9-month net profit to Dhs6bn

For Q3 alone, Aldar posted Dhs8bn in revenue, up 44 per cent, and Dhs1.9bn in net profit, a 49 per cent increase from a year earlier

Tempo by Hilton Riyadh Al Narjis

Hilton crosses 100-hotel milestone in Saudi Arabia with $8bn in investments

Hilton is on track to create more than 15,000 job opportunities across its properties in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia dominates MENA hospitality market growth shows data released ahead of FHS

MENA hospitality market value to reach $487bn by 2032, reveals data

Saudi Arabia leads record hotel construction pipeline as industry gears up for Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025 in Dubai

Nestlé Professional: Serving more than coffee

Nestlé Professional: Serving more than coffee

With the We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee Programme, Nestlé Professional is helping four- and five-star hotels across MENA elevate guest satisfaction with an iconic global brand

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Wynn Al Marjan Island names first two restaurants ahead of 2027 opening

The resort, which will feature 22 restaurants and lounges, said both venues will reflect the design vision of Wynn Design and Development

FIVE Holdings secures $460m facility to drive global expansion

FIVE plans to invest $500m over the next two years to grow its portfolio in Dubai and Ibiza while entering new markets in the United States and Asia

Barbara Muckermann CEO_copyright Kempinski Hotels

Kempinski’s Barbara Muckermann on inclusion, expansion and human connections

Kempinksi has an ambitious expansion plan that includes setting up more than 30 new hotels and residences across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa

Red Sea Global to open Shura Island resorts, golf course soon

Red Sea Global to open Shura Island resorts, golf course soon

Shura Island will eventually feature 11 resorts, with additional openings planned in the coming months

Arada, Tashas Group ink Dhs100mn JV to open restaurants across GCC

Arada, Tashas Group ink Dhs100m JV to open restaurants across GCC

The investment will support the growth of two brands within the Tashas Group portfolio: tashas, the premium café concept, and Cafe Sofi, a new, soon-to-launch brand

RAK's one of the fastest-growing markets in the region, say industry leaders

RAK is surging ahead in real estate and tourism, say industry leaders

Property sales and prices have surged in Ras Al Khaimah in the past three years, driven by key hospitality, commercial and residential projects

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts.

From dishwasher to dealmaker: Haitham Mattar’s bold IHG expansion plan

Mattar oversees a vast region spanning the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. IHG currently operates 220 hotels in this footprint, with 180 more in the pipeline

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

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

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

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

Inside Enclave: A look at Wynn Al Marjan Island's latest ultra-luxe concept

Inside Enclave: A look at Wynn Al Marjan Island’s latest ultra-luxe concept

Slated to open in early 2027, Enclave is being positioned as a “destination within a destination”

Dubai attracts 8.68 million international visitors in first 5 months of 2025

Dubai attracts 8.68 million international visitors in first 5 months of 2025

Western Europe was the leading source market, contributing 1.917 million visitors and accounting for 22 per cent of the total

Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 to start soon: 11 unmissable experiences

Dubai Summer Surprises 2025 to start soon: 11 unmissable experiences

From June 27 to August 31, DSS 2025 promises a summer well spent with endless ways for residents and visitors to enjoy incredible value for 66 non-stop days

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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

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Saudi Arabia launches TOURISE, a global platform to reshape the ‘future of tourism’

The inaugural invite-only TOURISE Summit will take place in Riyadh from November 11–13, and will extend as a year-round platform to shape how the world travels, connects and grows

AlUla Development Company CEO Fabien Toscano on developing the destination with purpose

AlUla Development Company CEO Fabien Toscano on developing the destination with purpose

The CEO shares how the team is balancing development with preservation, empowering local communities, and embracing environmentally-sensitive design to welcome two million annual visitors by 2035 — without compromising AlUla’s unique spirit

Emaar Q1 2025 profit surges 27% as sales, backlog hit highs

Emaar rides strong sales to 27% profit boost in Q1

Recurring revenue from malls, hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and leasing reached Dhs2.6bn, up 11 per cent from Q1 2024

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

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Abu Dhabi: IHC reports net profit at Dhs4.1bn for Q1

IHC’s revenue increased by 41.1 per cent year-on-year to Dhs27.2bn, supported by strong performance across core verticals

Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on growth, sustainability, and evolving guest expectations

Fairmont CEO Omer Acar on growth, sustainability, and evolving guest expectations

Omar Acar outlines how Fairmont is navigating expansion across key global markets — including the Middle East

Eric Trump on why the Gulf is the future of luxury real estate

Eric Trump on why the Gulf is the future of luxury real estate

Eric Trump shares insights with Gulf Business on Trump Tower Dubai, the partnership with Dar Global and why the Gulf is a key focus for the brand’s luxury real estate expansion