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Amanda Schmiege has been appointed as Senior Director of Spa at The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection

The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection appoints Amanda Schmiege as its new Senior Director of Spa. With more than two decades of expertise within the wellness a hospitality industry, and a proven track record of transforming and opening spas a gyms across global luxury destinations, Amanda brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role, leading The Pearl Spa and Wellness UAE Collection into a new era of elevated excellence.

Anantara to Expand its Luxury Portfolio in the UAE with New-Build Resort and Residences in Sharjah

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, has announced a strategic addition to its pipeline in the UAE - a new resort and residences in Sharjah. Positioned along the picturesque coastline of the Arabian Gulf and just a 30-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, the Anantara Sharjah Resort and Anantara Sharjah Residences are set to open in late 2027.

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr a success for Dubai hotels

Dubai’s hotel occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) reached elevated levels during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, according to recent data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.RamadanDuring Ramadan (11 March - 9 April), Dubai saw its highest daily occupancy levels on Friday, 29 March (at 78.9%), which coincided with the Easter holiday weekend. The market’s ADR levels peaked on Saturday, 30 March, at AED901.25.