Hotel Openings

Dubai-Based Real Estate Developer OMNIYAT Launches Ultra-Luxury Residential Masterpiece ‘ORLA’

OMNIYAT, the leading luxury real estate developer, inaugurated its new architectural masterpiece, ORLA, Dorchester Collection, Dubai. Designed by Foster + Partners and managed by legendary hospitality brand Dorchester Collection, ORLA offers a bespoke lifestyle steeped in sumptuous style and sophistication situated on a beachfront plot at the apex of Palm Jumeirah's crescent.

Simple Excellence: Bristoria Hotel Erbil has opened its doors this week in the autonomous region of Kurdistan

With the best of the city in close vicinity, Bristoria Hotel Erbil has opened its doors for first guests this week. With essential needs done to perfection, the refurbished property will concentrate on modern travellers visiting Erbil seeking business or leisure in the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan region in Iraq, which is known for being the economic hub of the country.

Raffles & Fairmont make debut in Qatar

The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha - which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar - are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ guests and the VIP delegation.

GHM Celebrates Debut in Qatar with Unveiling of The Chedi Katara

The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar, managed by General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), the inimitable creator of stylish hotels and resorts worldwide, has officially opened its doors to guests ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022. Developed in partnership with Katara Cultural Village by Qatari real estate consortium, Triple A Holdings, this iconic new landmark offers guests a palatial escape, where heritage blends with heartfelt hospitality. The much-anticipated addition to GHM's portfolio will strengthen the brand's legacy of crafted memories and its signature A Stay to Remember.

Banyan Tree AlUla Debuts in Saudi Arabia

Banyan Tree launches its first property in historical AlUla in Saudi Arabia, ushering in the Group's debut in the Kingdom. AlUla is attracting the attention of the world's affluent travellers with its mesmerising mix of history, culture, and entertainment, all set against a breathtaking desert backdrop dating back millions of years.

Grand Hyatt Kuwait Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Kuwait - the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the country. The 302-room luxury hotel is situated at 360 Mall - one of the nation's most immersive luxury, leisure and lifestyle complexes. Grand Hyatt Kuwait is the second Hyatt branded hotel in Kuwait, the sixth hotel under the Grand Hyatt brand in the Middle East, and the twenty-ninth Hyatt branded hotel in the region, all of which participate in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. Infusing regionally inspired art with modern interior design, the iconic hotel is the ideal destination for guests to discover the country's cultural, entertainment, and artistic offerings.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Expands in the UAE

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across over 95 countries, continues to strengthen its presence across the UAE with the opening of the 102-key Wyndham Residences The Palm. The opening marks Wyndham's first collaboration with IFA Hotels & Resorts, a leading real estate developer specialised in mixed-use hotel and residential resort projects.

Third IntercityHotel opens in Oman

IntercityHotel Muscat, the hotel brand's third property in the Sultanate of Oman, has opened its doors on 1st September 2022. The new hotel building is located within the Ministry and Embassy district of Al Khuwair and is part of the prestigious A'Raya development Complex. IntercityHotel Muscat boasts 273 guest rooms ranging from Standard Rooms to Deluxe Suites. The property includes a special Business Floor offering Business rooms and suites with added benefits of early check-ins, late check-outs, complimentary welcome drinks, and VIP in-room amenities, to name a few. Furthermore, the hotel features the all-day-dining restaurant Citrine as well as a lobby cafe, a pool and gym, a spa with six treatment rooms, four multi-function meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 135 guests and A'Raya Ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,200 guests.

Radisson Collection Opens second hotel in Riyadh

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, the luxury lifestyle brand's second hotel in the city. The hotel's name comes from its distinct Mansard roofline, designed as an homage to the signature Parisian Haussmann style of the mid 1800s, and evokes images of the grand buildings which line the fashionable boulevards of Paris.

The Ritz-Carlton Debuts in Jordan

The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, ushering in a new standard of refined hospitality in the heart of Jordan's vibrant capital. Rising elegantly above the West Amman skyline, and centrally situated on the prestigious Fifth Circle, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman welcomes guests to enjoy thoughtfully tailored experiences that capture the spirit of Jordan's beauty and hospitality.