UAE hotels

Hyatt CEO named Chair; Pritzker named in Epstein files

Mark Hoplamazian takes over as Chair after Tom Pritzker, heir to Hyatt fortune, retires

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Mark S. Hoplamazian (left) replaced Thomas J. Pritzker (right) as Chairman after his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

Why the UAE still doesn’t have this luxury hotel brand

Saudi Arabia launch in 2028 as Langham targets 100 hotels in 10 years

An artist’s impression of the Langham, Diriyah, set to launch in 2028.

Rove Hotels to debut in Egypt with Cairo site

240 rooms planned near the Pyramids as brand widens Middle East footprint

Paul Bridger, Chief Operating Officer at Rove Hotels and Khaled El Sayyad, CEO at El Sayyad Group inked an agreement that will bring a Rove Hotel to Egypt.

Ultimate privacy with indoor plunge pool suites

New suites combine city sophistication with secluded luxury for an urban escape

Mohammed Joan Al Badie, Chairman of Al Ain Ahlia Insurance; Nasser Al Nowais, Chairman of Rotana Hotel Management; Mohammed Mazhar Abdul Rahman Hamadeh, CEO of Al Ain Ahlia Insurance; Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana Hotel Management, Eddy Tannous, COO of Rotana Hotel Management and Ayman Ashor, General Manager of Al Bandar Rotana and Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, during the launching plunge pool suites in Dubai.

What does $125,000 really buy on a world trip?

Luxury travel shifts from destinations to fully curated global journeys

A chartered Boeing 757 operated by Dubai-based Lushescapes for its Meridian One around-the-world private jet journey.

From check-in to checkout, how hotels are changing

Most hotels use AI. Few have scaled it. Dubai’s contactless check-in shows what’s next

Tourists at Crown Plaza hotel, Dubai Marina.

Dubai’s new contactless hotel check-in: What changes?

A closer look at the system reshaping hotel stays and travel flows worldwide

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Dubai rolls out one-time contactless hotel check-in

New biometric check-in lets visitors skip hotel desks as Dubai ramps up digital services

Tourists at Crown Plaza hotel, Dubai Marina.

UAE among top four holiday-home markets

Global study highlights UAE’s appeal driven by safety, hospitality, lifestyle offerings

UAE ranked among world’s top four destinations for holiday home buyers

Jeddah to host first Atlantis and One&Only resorts

Landmark partnership to redefine Jeddah’s waterfront tourism landscape

Illustrative image. Kerzner’s joint venture with Midad and JCDC to redefine Red Sea luxury and hospitality standards.

New luxury hotel unveiled in Multan, Pakistan

200-key property in DHA Multan to serve corporate, MICE and growing tourism sectors

IHG said the property aims to cater to both business and leisure travellers with contemporary design and personalised service. Pictured above Tahir Nawaz, Chairman Nawaz Group of Companies, (owning Serene Tower (PVT) Ltd) and Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts – India, Middle East & Africa.

This Dubai office has a barista in the lift – and more

Middle East's first hospitality-branded offices – HQ by Rove – is coming to Business Bay

At HQ by Rove, work–life harmony is built into the design. A curated selection of on-site amenities minimises the need to travel elsewhere for fitness, dining, or relaxation.

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