Hard Rock International announces today it is working with HR Hotel FZ LLC, a joint venture company between Malta-based db Group and RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), to bring Hard Rock Hotel & Residences Ras Al Khaimah to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This branded mixed-use development project is slated to open in 2028.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement for voco Al Mouj Muscat, a 251-key beachfront resort set to open in Q4 2025. Alongside Golden Group Holding, the deal marks the first signing of the voco brand in the Sultanate of Oman, further expanding IHG's premium portfolio across the Middle East.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in partnership with Al Musbah Group - marking the debut of the lifestyle Tapestry Collection brand in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open later in 2025, the new signing reinforces Hilton's continued expansion in the Kingdom and adds to its growing presence in one of the world's most significant religious tourism destinations. With this addition, Hilton remains on track to reach its milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline across Saudi Arabia.
Absolute Hotel Services Middle East & Africa (AHS MEA) is proud to announce the signing of a landmark hotel and branded residences management agreement with EGYGAB Developments for its lifestyle resort project Masaya, located in Sidi Abdelrahman on Egypt's North Coast. The agreement introduces U Hotels, one of AHS's signature lifestyle brands, to one of the region's fastest-growing resort destinations.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Crowne Plaza Madinah Al Haramain, a 383-key hotel in partnership with Arbah Tayba Real Estate Company. Slated to open in 2026, the hotel will be managed by IHG and will further strengthen the company's premium portfolio in one of Saudi Arabia's most significant religious and cultural destinations.
A new "Hygge" themed hotel is set to open in Dubai within the next two years. A project by Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, the new property is named after the Scandinavian philosophy of hygge - a concept that's Danish in origin, with the word conveying a sense of contentment, simplicity, and the quiet joy of everyday life. The hotel will be located within The Heart of Europe on Dubai's World Islands, and is scheduled to open in the first half of 2027.
Wynn Al Marjan Island, slated to open in early 2027 in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, has released the first details and images of Enclave - a new hallmark of Wynn's platinum-standard hospitality with bespoke service, extraordinary amenities, and lavish accommodations high above the grandeur of the greater Wynn Al Marjan Island resort. Designed as an exceptionally rarefied address, Enclave is defined by its exclusivity and intimacy, with an elevated focus on privacy and intuitive service within an opulent world unto itself.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of two new hotels, Kimpton and EVEN Hotels Jeddah King Abdullah Sports City (KASC) - in partnership with Koushan Real Estate Development Company. Located within the masterplan of King Abdullah Sports City, a landmark district surrounding the stadium that will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the new properties are set to open in 2028, marking a significant milestone in IHG's growth in the Kingdom's fast-evolving hospitality landscape.
Set along the Lusail Marina promenade, Rosewood Doha debuts as an experience-rich retreat at the confluence of tradition and progress. With reservations now available for stays beginning July 15, the property invites guests to engage with a new expression of luxury in Qatar's "City of the Future"—where desert breezes, ocean rhythms, and immersive storytelling converge in every detail.
Miraval Resorts & Spas, an industry leader and pioneer in transformative wellbeing and personal growth within the luxury hospitality space, in collaboration with Red Sea Global, a visionary developer shaping the future of regenerative tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, proudly announces the launch of Miraval The Red Sea Residences. This collection of only twenty exclusive beach villas are designed for holistic living with a dedicated focus on wellbeing and life in balance.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced the signing of Mövenpick Cairo West, a 220-key hotel set to rise in the heart of West Cairo. The signing marks the Group's continued expansion in Egypt and further strengthens Mövenpick's well-established presence in the country.
Aldar has today announced its partnership with Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi's first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas Island.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh.
Dar Global has signed an agreement with The Trump Organization to develop Trump International Golf Club, Doha as part of the landmark Simaisima coastal masterplan located 40 kilometers north of Doha.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond. This seventh Disney theme park resort will combine Disney's iconic stories, characters and attractions with Abu Dhabi's vibrant culture, stunning shorelines, and breathtaking architecture.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor, and Ardee Developments, the newest entrant into the UAE's dynamic real estate landscape, have announced a strategic partnership to develop Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island and Fairmont Al Marjan Island hotel. Both projects will be set within the recently unveiled Ardee Al Marjan Island - a refined, all-in-one coastal community in Ras Al Khaimah, built in nature.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's largest hotel groups, has signed a management agreement with API Hotels & Resorts to launch the first Kimpton hotel in the UAE. Set to open its doors in Q1 2026, Kimpton Dubai marks the brand's debut in the emirate and continues the regional expansion for IHG, which now has more than 122 hotels and close to 44,000 rooms across nine Middle East countries.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has signed a franchise agreement with Samco Holding for Development, to launch Holiday Inn Express Cairo New Capital - further expanding the company presence in Egypt and introducing the world's biggest hotel brand, Holiday Inn Express to one of the country's most promising urban developments. The hotel will be managed by Ishraq Hospitality, a trusted third-party operating partner in the region.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels in 58 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Soma Bay Hotel Company SAE to develop a hotel under its luxury Anantara brand in Egypt. The first project under this partnership is expected to be announced later this year.
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality group that owns and operates over 560 hotels in 58 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, is pleased to announce the signing of Avani+ Fujairah Resort in the United Arab Emirates.