Announcements

NOW OPEN: An Oasis of Wellness at the All-New Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay

Set along the pristine shoreline of a sheltered bay with the majestic mountains of the Tabuk region in the distance, the all-new Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay is now open.  Grounded in an ethos of purpose-driven wellness, the experience pairs an advanced approach to complete wellbeing with the intuitive care for which Four Seasons is known, in an ultra-luxury setting carefully designed with the most discerning travellers in mind.

Radisson expands its footprint in Dubai with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Barsha Heights is a 537-room five-star city hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, affiliated with Radisson Blu, part of Radisson Hotel Group. Located in Barsha Heights, the hotel offers spacious rooms and suites, five restaurants and bars, 16 meeting and event spaces, a spa and fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a Kids’ Club for business travelers, leisure guests, families, and extended-stay visitors.

Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah to Provide Unmatched Hospitality in one of the World’s Most Prestigious Destinations

Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company, today announced Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah, its first branded residences project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of the Masar destination in the Holy City of Makkah, the project brings Kempinski’s 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to the prestigious Masar development, in the heart of Makkah, within the vicinity of the Grand Mosque. 

W Hotels Makes its Debut in Saudi Arabia with the Unveiling of W Riyadh - KAFD

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, has announced the opening of W Riyadh – KAFD, marking the brand’s debut in Saudi Arabia. Located in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the hotel serves as a social and dining destination, with detail-driven design, multiple dining venues, curated programming, and the brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service. 

Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Undergo Phased Restoration Programme to Preserve the Legacy of the Icon

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding today announced the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is set to undergo a carefully phased and thoughtful restoration programme, designed to safeguard its legacy for generations to come. With an odyssey of over twenty-five years of continuous operations, the conservation of the architectural masterpiece will see its distinctive interior décor enhanced with the same attention to detail as preserving a work of art.

Sofitel and Orascom Development Egypt Announce the Signing of Sofitel El Gouna, A Flagship Luxury Resort on Egypt's Red Sea Coast

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, and Orascom Development Egypt, a leading developer specialized in creating vibrant, integrated communities, are pleased to announce the signing of a management agreement to reposition the iconic Mövenpick El Gouna as Sofitel El Gouna Resort, a luxury resort. The property will undergo an extensive phased renovation program starting in 2027, transforming it into a flagship destination under the Sofitel brand, further strengthening Accor's luxury portfolio in Egypt.

Edge Riyadh Al Rabie is Now Open in Riyadh

As Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector continues to accelerate, the Kingdom is further strengthening its position as a leading global destination, with an ambitious target of attracting 150 million tourists by 2030. In step with this momentum, Edge Riyadh Al Rabie, the latest hotel under the “Edge by Rotana” brand, is now officially open, introducing a contemporary hospitality address designed for the pace and expectations of modern Riyadh.

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Luxury & Lifestyle Footprint in Egypt with Signing of Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with JADEER GROUP for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital, further expanding the company's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Egypt. The 140-key hotel will be located within a mixed-use development in the New Capital in the east of Cairo and is scheduled to open in 2033.

BNW Developments and Radisson Hotel Group Announce RAK Central's First Hotel and Branded Residences

BNW Developments, the single largest private developer in Ras Al Khaimah, set the stage for a defining moment with the unveiling of the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group. Led by senior leadership from both organisations and joined by prominent real estate and hospitality stakeholders, the reveal marked a bold new benchmark for branded hospitality and elevated urban living in the emirate.