Announcements

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Al Ashraaf to expand in Egypt with signing of Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Al Ashraaf Developments to launch Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour. This 170-key property will be located in Al Obour City, an urban fast-growing destination northeast of Cairo recognised for its connectivity to Cairo International Airport and proximity to large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

New Four Seasons Residences Coming to Shura Island in Partnership with Red Sea Global

Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons in partnership with Red Sea Global announce Four Seasons Private Residences Red Sea at Shura Island. Located within The Red Sea, Red Sea Global's flagship regenerative tourism development, just 75 Four Seasons residences are being released. Comprised of 43 Dune Villas and 32 Waterside Villas, each home will embody elegant design, personalized service, and seamless living on Shura Island.

Accor strengthens Dubai portfolio with signing of iconic Creekside Hotel in partnership with United Hospitality Management

Accor, a global hospitality leader with a portfolio of more than 5,700 properties across 110+ countries, is pleased to announce the signing of the Creekside Hotel in Dubai, one of the city's most iconic hospitality and sporting landmarks. Owned by Dubai Duty Free and operated by United Hospitality Management, the hotel will join the Accor network under a white-label franchise agreement before being fully repositioned and added to the MGallery Collection following a detailed renovation plan.

Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences to Debut in Manama

Rising above Bahrain's capital with 594 residential-style studios, suites, and penthouses - all featuring fully-equipped kitchens - Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences will introduce a new standard of extended-stay and short-stay hospitality to the Kingdom. Guests will enjoy four inviting restaurants and lounges, multiple swimming pools, a spa and wellness centre with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, Kids and Teens Clubs, and sweeping views of the city skyline and the Arabian Gulf.

The Red Sea EDITION Opens as the First Hotel on Shura Island, Pioneering a New Era of Hospitality in Saudi Arabia

Set along the white sand of Shura Island on Saudi Arabia's western coastline, EDITION reveals its second property in the country with the opening of The Red Sea EDITION, following its debut in Jeddah last year. Synonymous with redefining the codes of traditional luxury, the newest EDITION is positioning itself as the premiere hotel to launch on the island and embodies the country's visionary roadmap.

Ennismore Expands Its Lifestyle Portfolio with SO/ Ras Al Khaimah — The Brand’s First All-Inclusive Resort Outside Europe

Ennismore, the lifestyle hospitality group behind brands such as SO/, SLS, and Hyde, has announced the upcoming SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, set to open later this year on the UAE's Al Marjan Island. The new property will mark SO/'s first all-inclusive resort outside Europe and Ennismore's debut lifestyle hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, reinforcing the company's growing presence in the luxury all-inclusive segment.

SLS The Red Sea to Debut in Saudi Arabia

SLS The Red Sea is set to make its spectacular debut in Saudi Arabia, bringing its unmistakable blend of theatrical flair, lavish style, and unapologetic spirit to Shura Island, the heart of The Red Sea destination. SLS will shine as Shura's vibrant epicentre where bold design, world-class dining, and electric energy collide to create the ultimate VIP experience. With The Red Sea's outstanding natural beauty as its backdrop, the resort becomes a stage for the glamorous and the daring, and all those who crave the extraordinary.

Singapore's Naumi Hotels Makes Middle East Debut

Renowned for its bold spaces and unscripted service, Naumi Hotels brings its signature hospitality experience to Dubai. Now open, the hotel was recently acquired by Naumi Group and advised by SunStar Capital, the family-owned wealth management and asset company founded by Executive Chairman Surya Jhunjhnuwala, and is operated by Naumi Hotels, led by Group CEO Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala.

Devmark and Manodev Unveil Arka Enclave on Dubai Islands, Marking Atmosphere Living’s Debut in Dubai

Devmark, the UAE's leading real estate project sales and marketing consultancy, together with developer Manodev and Atmosphere Living - part of the award-winning hospitality group Atmosphere Core - proudly announces the launch of Arka Enclave, an exclusive waterfront residential community on Dubai Islands. This milestone marks Atmosphere Living's debut in the United Arab Emirates, building on its expansion beyond the Maldives into select international destinations, and continuing the brand's philosophy of timeless design and wellbeing-led living.

Mandarin Oriental to Open Its First Golf Resort With Branded Residences in Dubai

Mandarin Oriental will bring a new dimension of luxury hospitality to Dubai with the introduction of Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, the Group's first dedicated golf resort with branded residences and its third property in the city. Opening in 2030, the resort will be uniquely positioned within the prestigious Jumeirah Golf Estates, the Next Chapter. Designed not only as a destination for golf enthusiasts, it will also place a strong focus on wellness for both guests and resident owners, creating a sanctuary where space, wellbeing and nature meet. Located in the south-western part of Dubai, the resort is envisioned as an elevated tranquil escape.

Radisson Signs First Resort on Egypt’s Thriving North Coast

Radisson Hotel Group continues its expansion across Egypt with the signing of Radisson Resort North Coast, a stunning new upscale beachfront property set to open in one of the country's fastest-growing leisure destinations. Located in Dauwar Abd el Ati Abu Aguz, a prime area for resort development along Egypt's booming North Coast, the upcoming resort will mark the Group's first property in this thriving region. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will feature 250 hotel rooms and 250 branded residences, including 30 family rooms and a presidential suite, with expansive views of the Egyptian Northern Coast. Guests will enjoy six diverse food and beverage venues, a 740-square-metre meeting and events space, dedicated wellness and fitness facilities, kids and teens clubs, an entertaining outdoor aqua park, and direct access to a private beach. The resort is strategically positioned 73 kilometers from Alexandria and just 45 minutes from Borg El Arab International Airport and 60 minutes from El Alamein International airport, which together offer direct connections to over 30 international destinations and growing. The North Coast is rapidly emerging as a key tourism hotspot, driven by government-led infrastructure upgrades and large-scale projects such as New Alamein City and Marina 8. These developments are transforming the area into a high-potential, year-round destination for upscale leisure tourism.

Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai Embarks on Extensive Renovations to Redefine Meetings, Events, and Long-Stay Experiences

Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai has announced the launch of an extensive renovation project, thoughtfully designed to enhance the guest journey while embracing the principles of responsible hospitality. The transformation includes a complete upgrade of the hotel's Meetings & Events facilities as well as a full interior refurbishment of the apartment building, combining modern design, cultural connection, and sustainable practices.

Kimpton Debuts in the Middle East with the Opening of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh

Today marks a defining moment in Middle East hospitality as Kimpton KAFD Riyadh officially opens its doors in the iconic King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). As the first-ever Kimpton in the region, the 212-room luxury lifestyle hotel brings the brand's sophisticated yet playful approach, refined design, socially engaging spaces and human-centered hospitality, to the heart of Riyadh's most dynamic neighborhood.