Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas soft-opens
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, the long-anticipated five-star property on Saadiyat Island has opened its first phase.
Trendlines Report on the F&B industry in the GCC at GRIF
HN provides a first look at key findings from founder and CEO of Insignia Worldwide, Guarav Sinha’s session on the upcoming F&B Trendlines report on the GCC, unveiled at GRIF 2018 at the Palazzo Versace Dubai.
Patrick Moukarzel to lead Al Bait opening
General Hotel Management (GHM) named Patrick Moukarzel general manager of the Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key hotel scheduled to open later this year.
Eye on RAK
The launch of Jebel Jais Flight, the world’s longest zip-line, earlier this year, has pinned Ras Al Khaimah firmly on the bucket list for adrenaline junkies.
Two new Rotana properties opened in Dubai
Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, opened two new properties on Dubai Creek: Al Bandar Rotana, and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana. The first property features 190 rooms and suites, whereas the second brings 90...
‘MasterChef The TV Experience’ restaurant to debut in Dubai
Dubai-based property developer and fast-growing F&B specialist The First Group signed a deal with global content powerhouse Endemol Shine Group to bring the world’s first MasterChef the TV Experience restaurant to Dubai. Based on the popular MasterChef reality television series, the restaurant will introduce a world-first dining experience to Dubai...
Chalhoub Group expands its F&B portfolio
The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East and has brought Alice Pizza to the region. The group started F&B division two years ago and Alice Pizza is the newest venture to the division. Alice Pizza (pronounced ‘Ah-LEE-cheh’), Rome’s authentic pizzeria ‘al taglio’ (by...
Casper & Gambini’s opens in Dubai
Lebanese restaurant brand, Casper & Gambini’s recently debuted in Dubai. It is located at Damac Maison Royale, The Distinction.
19 awards for Rotana at World Travel Awards 2017
Making a clean sweep of 19 awards at the Middle East Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2017, along with securing the coveted “Middle East’s Leading Hotel Brand” title for the 11th year in a row, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with...
In focus: Dubai’s hotel rooms and occupancy rates
Dubai’s hotel sector is showing growth and resilience, with rising inventory and high occupancy rates.