ADNH invests over USD 272 million to develop a luxury resort at Al Marjan Island, RAK
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), a hotels, catering, tours and transportation operator, has acquired a prime plot on Al Marjan Island to develop an AED 1 billion luxury resort, with 1,000 rooms spread over 1 million square feet overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Aleph Hospitality expands its footprint in the Middle East
Dubai-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality is set to launch in Qatar and Saudi Arabia before the end of 2022.
IntercityHotel opens its third property in Oman
IntercityHotel Muscat, the hotel brand’s third property in the Sultanate of Oman, opened its doors on September 1, 2022.
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah opens on Palm West Beach
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah has opened on the Palm Jumeirah. The hotel features several new dining concepts, including Zing Beach Bar and SocialBee, which features a menu designed around locally sourced honey.
ENVI Lodges operates Mansour Al Sanooni Group’s ecolodges in Saudi Arabia
ENVI is expanding in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with 200 keys spread across different locations. The development pipeline includes a lodge near Riyadh, which is set to open by the end of 2023.
Rotana expands its footprint in Qatar
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region, with over 100 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye, is set to open two properties in Qatar: Bin Al Sheikh Residences by Rotana, in October 2022, and Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana, in November 2022.
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Green Community Dubai set to open in Q4 2022
Following a rebrand of an existing property, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Green Community Dubai is on track to welcome its first guests in Q4 2022. The project features 248 rooms, 287 square feet of meeting and event spaces, as well as leisure facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool and pool bar, a new spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. This marks Marriott’s second Delta Hotel opening in the UAE.
Four Seasons expands its luxury footprint in Egypt
In partnership with leading conglomerate Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) and as part of its multimillion-dollar expansion, luxury hospitality company Four Seasons has solidified its presence in Egypt with three new high-end hotels and residences: Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Cairo Capital at Madinaty, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor and Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Sharm El Sheikh.
Nakheel rebrands Deira Islands into a residential and recreational hub
Each island will boast an array of facilities, with innovative living experiences, cultural hubs, recreational sport beaches and beach clubs.
New projects redefining the GCC hotel landscape
The hotel industry never stands still, which is ironic when you consider that as an industry, it encourages clients to sit back and relax! Kostas Nikolaidis, Middle East and Africa executive for STR, gives us the lowdown on the fast-paced GCC hotel market, which is definitely raring to go.
