UAE hotels

Premier mangrove retreat to open in Ras Al Khaimah

New mangrove-side destination to feature premium leisure experiences

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A new premier hospitality destination is set to strengthen Ras Al Khaimah’s growing reputation as a leading hub for touris

UAE luxury hotel revamps could cost Dh600,000 per room

Hotels are using softer occupancy periods to speed up major refurbishment projects

Consultants say luxury hotel upgrades can exceed Dh600,000 per room. Picture from FIVE Hotel used for illustrative purposes.

Why Dubai hotels are suddenly upgrading rooms now

Hotels are using softer occupancy periods to speed up major refurbishment projects

More properties are now considering partial or full closures to complete projects faster.

Hotels in UAE will hire again — just leaner teams

Refurbishments and weak demand push hotels towards smaller, smarter teams

Tourists checking in at the Crown Plaza hotel in Dubai Marina. The picture is used for illustrative purposes only.

Burj Al Arab to Armani: Dubai hotels get major upgrades

Luxury hotels pause stays, limit access or shut venues during upgrade cycle

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Why St. Regis The Palm is partially closing now

Certain areas of the hotel will not be available for customers

Regis Hotels & Resorts is an American multinational chain of luxury hotels. It is owned and managed by Marriott International.

10 unique hotels in the UAE that redefine luxury stays

Swap your standard getaways for desert tents, tall towers and other design-led stays

Ritz Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

UAE hotels step up support as flights face disruption

Hotels lock room rates and offer flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers

Hotels across the UAE say they are prioritising guest safety, stable room rates and flexible bookings as travel disruptions affect passengers across the region

UAE restaurants, cafes see support from local diners

Operators say pricing remains steady as venues prioritise footfall

Community-based cafes and restaurants are drawing footfalls from residents in the neighbourhood.

Hyatt CEO named Chair; Pritzker named in Epstein files

Mark Hoplamazian takes over as Chair after Tom Pritzker, heir to Hyatt fortune, retires

Mark S. Hoplamazian (left) replaced Thomas J. Pritzker (right) as Chairman after his ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein came to light.

Why the UAE still doesn’t have this luxury hotel brand

Saudi Arabia launch in 2028 as Langham targets 100 hotels in 10 years

An artist’s impression of the Langham, Diriyah, set to launch in 2028.

Rove Hotels to debut in Egypt with Cairo site

240 rooms planned near the Pyramids as brand widens Middle East footprint

Paul Bridger, Chief Operating Officer at Rove Hotels and Khaled El Sayyad, CEO at El Sayyad Group inked an agreement that will bring a Rove Hotel to Egypt.

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