RAK visitor arrivals grow by 10.9%

Ras Al Khaimah has continued to outperform the wider UAE and regional tourism markets, according to the latest Ras Al Khaimah MarketView by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE.

Saudi tourism to reach $81 billion by 2026

Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute more than $81 billion to the country’s GDP by 2026, according to data from the World Travel and Tourism Council, as exhibitors prepare to showcase what the Kingdom

Emaar opens third hotel under Rove branding

Emaar Properties opens its third hotel under the Rove Hotel branding at the Dubai Healthcare City community. The Rove Healthcare City will be joining Rove Downtown Dubai and Rove City Centre in showcasing contemporary mid-scale lifestyle brand.

Nakheel and Centara sign joint venture for Dh500 million

UAE master developer Nakheel and leading Thai hotel group Centara Hotels and Resorts today signed a joined venture agreement to create a 550-room, Dh500 million beachfront resort with waterpark at Deira Islands in Dubai.

Makkah faces high growth demand with 20mn religious visits expected by 2020

Makkah plans to double its capacity to accommodate both Umrah and Hajj visitors to around 15 million and 5 million respectively by 2020.

Sharjah’s Dh100m Al Bait Hotel is 50% underway

The hotel will comprise of 54 keys and will be a key player in promoting Sharjah as a culturally authentic destination for global tourists and travelers.

Nakheel opens Dh150 million Boardwalk

Nakheel officially opens the 11-kilometre Boardwalk at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai marking the completion of yet another new attraction at the world-famous island.

Meraas builds region's largest indoor arena at City Walk

Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced the construction of ‘Dubai Arena’, a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose dome that spans to an area of half a million square feet and with an approximate capacity of 20,000.

Al Ain to turn oases into tourist destinations

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has instructed the development of Al Ain oases

Nakheel starts work on Dh900 million beachfront project

Nakheel and Spanish hospitality giant, RIU Hotels & Resorts (RIU), commenced the development of their Dh900 million, 800-room joint venture resort and waterpark at Dubai’s Deira Islands.