Announcements

Dar Global Debuts Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman in AIDA, the Iconic Brand of Family Entertainment

Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman's fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate's most ambitious destinations.

IHG Hotels & Resorts to Debut Its Luxury Lifestyle Brand, Kimpton in Qatar

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel situated in the heart of the capital. Slated to open mid-2026, the hotel will bring Kimpton's signature blend of playful design, culinary innovation, and genuine service to Doha, creating a vibrant hub for authentic human connection.

SLS The Red Sea Opens on Shura Island

SLS The Red Sea has officially opened on Shura Island, bringing the brand's signature blend of theatrical flair, design-led spaces, and unapologetic spirit to one of the world's most forwardlooking regenerative tourism destinations. With an enviable setting at the very centre of Shura Island, the resort emerges as a veritable wonderland shaped by vibrant poolside energy, immersive destination dining, indulgent wellness and unrivalled entertainment.

Nammos to Open First-Ever Resort in the Middle East in Spring 2026

While much of the region's ultra-luxury hospitality has leaned into quiet sanctuaries, Nammos, the global cultural landmark of Mediterranean glamour is set to disrupt the status quo. Opening its first-ever resort this spring at AMAALA's Triple Bay, Nammos Resort AMAALA is set to launch a full-spectrum destination built on the brand's core philosophy of Endless Joy. Part of ADMO Lifestyle Holding, Nammos Resort marks the first new opening under the global expansion plan for the brand.

W Riyadh - KAFD Set to Make Bold Entrance in Saudi Arabia

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is poised to reveal a new chapter in luxury lifestyle hospitality this spring with the highly anticipated opening of the brand's first property in the Kingdom. Anchored in the heart of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the capital's visionary urban development, W Riyadh - KAFD will introduce the brand's global evolution with detail-driven design, distinct dining experiences, and an elevated Whatever/Whenever service.

Emirates Developments Enters Agreement with Jumeirah to Develop Jumeirah Branded Residences on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Emirates Developments, one of the UAE's leading developers specialising in distinctive branded residences, has announced the signing of a landmark agreement with Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, to develop Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island - a new expression of elevated living that blends vibrant city life with unique and purposeful experiences in Abu Dhabi.

Saudi's Red Sea Development to include a Fairmont property

Fairmont The Red Sea is set to redefine the relationship between luxury tourism and the natural world. The property will feature 193 rooms, six distinct dining concepts, including an overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea, and a spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's reputation as a world-class golf operator. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 125 miles of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites. Opening May 2026.

Introducing InterContinental The Red Sea Resort

InterContinental, the world's first and largest luxury hotel brand, is opening new doors to a world of fascination on The Red Sea. Advancing the brand's pioneering outlook and reinforcing IHG Hotels & Resorts' global commitment to growing a leading luxury and lifestyle portfolio, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort is among the first to open on Shura Island - a destination which, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 ambitions, is setting a new global benchmark in luxury tourism.

The Oberoi, Wadi Safar to Open as Saudi Arabia’s New Luxury Gateway to Diriyah in H2 2026

The Oberoi Group has announced the opening of The Oberoi, Wadi Safar in the second half of 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the brand in the Kingdom. Set adjacent to historic Diriyah and spread across 62 km² of some of Saudi Arabia's most untouched natural landscape, the resort is poised to become one of the country's most exclusive luxury getaways and a serene gateway to one of its most captivating cultural destinations.

Aleph Hospitality And Hilton Announce Tapestry Collection By Hilton Hotel In Dammam

Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hospitality management company in the Middle East and Africa, has secured the Tapestry Collection by Hilton brand for an upcoming 84-key hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate. This marks Aleph Hospitality's third Tapestry Collection by Hilton property under management, further strengthening the company's partnership with global hospitality company Hilton and expanding its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.