https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/new hotel openings middle east 2017/ New Hotel Openings Middle East 2017 News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:01:19+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/salalah-rotana-resort-completes-expansion-ahead-of-2018-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/salalah-rotana-resort-completes-expansion-ahead-of-2018-season/ The five-star water front Salalah Rotana Resort has added an additional 22 rooms to its existing 400 key inventory, as a response to the continuous increase in guests arrival Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:28:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sundus-rotana-muscat-welcomes-first-guests-in-oman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sundus-rotana-muscat-welcomes-first-guests-in-oman/ Sundus Rotana Muscat has officially opened its doors and is welcoming guests to the property in the heart of Muscat. Serving the increasing number of travellers and guests visiting the Sultanate, the new hotel is the brand’s first property in Muscat and marks a milestone in its strategic expansion plan in Oman. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:49:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-wadi-desert-opens-to-first-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ritz-carlton-ras-al-khaimah-al-wadi-desert-opens-to-first-guests/ Following the management agreement signed in late 2016 with RAK National Hotels, a subsidiary of RAK Hospitality Holding, the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, was officially flagged earlier in presence of brand and owner’s representatives. Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:38:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gasser-takes-over-leadership-of-mondrian-doha-qatar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gasser-takes-over-leadership-of-mondrian-doha-qatar/ sbe has announced the appointment of Axel Gasser to the role of general manager of the company’s first hotel in the Middle East, the recently opened Mondrian Doha. Fri, 03 Nov 2017 08:39:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgari-resort-dubai-to-open-in-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgari-resort-dubai-to-open-in-december/ Bulgari Hotels & Resorts will welcome the opening of Bulgari Resort Dubai on December 7th; an urban oasis on Jumeira Bay. Wed, 01 Nov 2017 10:02:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-begins-development-of-address-harbour-point-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-begins-development-of-address-harbour-point-in-dubai/ Emaar Hospitality Group is highlighting the exceptional location advantage of its Address Harbour Point project located in the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour, the six sq km mega-development only ten minutes from the Dubai International Airport and set by the historic Dubai Creek. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:51:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-to-debut-vida-marassi-marina-in-egypt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-to-debut-vida-marassi-marina-in-egypt/ Emaar Hospitality Group has launched Vida Marassi Marina to yachting and marina enthusiasts in Egypt. The property will form part of an upcoming hotel project in Marassi, a master-planned lifestyle and tourism destination by Emaar Misr set by the scenic Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay. Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:08:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millennium-hotels-signs-formillennium-hotels-signs-for-two-landmark-hotels/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millennium-hotels-signs-formillennium-hotels-signs-for-two-landmark-hotels/ Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Africa is continuing with its successful expansion strategy across Saudi Arabia by announcing the takeover of two landmark hotels in the city of Makkah. Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:35:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-orient-jerusalem-opens-in-israel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-orient-jerusalem-opens-in-israel/ Isrotel has debuted a new member within its portfolio of hotels: The Orient Jerusalem, their only property located within the country’s capital city. The hotel marks the latest addition to the brand’s Exclusive Collection, which is solely comprised of five star hotels. Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:14:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-introduces-address-marassi-beach-resort-in-egypt/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-introduces-address-marassi-beach-resort-in-egypt/ Address Marassi Beach Resort, the second hotel project by Emaar Hospitality Group in Egypt, is redefining the standards of world-class hospitality with its idyllic waterfront location by the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay. Thu, 10 Aug 2017 10:51:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-reveals-plans-for-vida-dubai-mall-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-reveals-plans-for-vida-dubai-mall-property/ Emaar Hospitality Group has announced Vida Dubai Mall, a new hotel project linked directly to The Dubai Mall and with direct views of Burj Khalifa. This marks the tenth upcoming hotel project - in the UAE and international markets - by Vida Hotels & Resorts, a refreshingly different upscale lifestyle hotel and serviced residences brand for the new generation of business executives, entrepreneurs and leisure travellers. Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:40:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sbe-to-debut-in-middle-east-as-mondrain-doha-prepares-to-open/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sbe-to-debut-in-middle-east-as-mondrain-doha-prepares-to-open/ sbe has opened reservations for Mondrian Doha, marking its first hotel in the Middle East and the introduction of the Mondrian brand to the region. In addition to Mondrian Doha, sbe is set to open two more hotel properties in Dubai in 2018, and a number of their award-winning culinary concepts, Katsuya and Cleo, in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, and Kuwait by 2020. Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:34:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/park-regis-set-to-debut-in-bahrain-this-autumn/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/park-regis-set-to-debut-in-bahrain-this-autumn/ The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to welcome international hotel brand Park Regis with the opening of the island nation’s first Park Regis Hotel in the Juffair district of Manama in the third quarter of 2017. Mon, 10 Jul 2017 14:47:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/centara-opens-first-hotel-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/centara-opens-first-hotel-in-middle-east/ Centara Hotels & Resorts continues to expand internationally with the opening of a four-star, 152-room hotel in Muscat. The property becomes its fifth hotel outside Thailand and first of three planned for the Middle East. Sat, 20 May 2017 05:39:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-garden-inn-ras-al-khaimah-opens-in-united-arab-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-garden-inn-ras-al-khaimah-opens-in-united-arab-emirates/ Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah has welcomed its first quests, marking the brand’s entry into the northern-most emirate of the United Arab Emirates. The hotel joins five other Hilton properties operating in the Emirate and 22 across the UAE. Thu, 18 May 2017 08:39:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-welcomes-arjaan-brand-to-iraq-with-erbil-property/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotana-welcomes-arjaan-brand-to-iraq-with-erbil-property/ Affirming its commitment to the growth and development of the tourism sector in Erbil and towards creating employment opportunities for Kurdish youth in the hospitality sector, Rotana has officially inaugurated the first hotel under its Arjaan hotel apartments brand in Iraq – Erbil Arjaan by Rotana. Thu, 04 May 2017 05:13:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdin-nasralla-chief-executive-dubai-gourmet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/abdin-nasralla-chief-executive-dubai-gourmet/ Breaking Travel News talks to Abdin Nasralla, chief executive, Dubai Gourmet, about the Qasr Al Sultan development currently under construction in Dubai. With a luxurious boutique hotel set to open at the location, the future looks bright for this little slice of Arabia. Tue, 02 May 2017 10:10:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-time-hotels-to-launch-female-led-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-time-hotels-to-launch-female-led-hotel/ Time Hotels Management has unveiled plans for a new four-star hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha shopping district, Time Asma Hotel, which will aim for 80 per cent of team members to be female, led by general manager Ghada Mahgoub, with dedicated facilities for female guests. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 06:07:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-dubai-gourmet-reveals-boutique-hotel-for-qasr-al/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-dubai-gourmet-reveals-boutique-hotel-for-qasr-al/ Dubai Gourmet will launch a boutique hotel at the family lifestyle and heritage destination, Qasr Al Sultan, in September this year. Distinctive and traditional in style, the property invites guests to live like Sultans. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 04:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-rotana-to-showcase-upcoming-properties-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-rotana-to-showcase-upcoming-properties-in-dubai/ Rotana will showcase its key upcoming properties at Arabian Travel Market, the region’s premier travel and tourism event which starts today. Rotana is preparing to open 17 new properties before the end of 2018, adding more than 4,500 keys to the company’s existing room count. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 05:06:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-oberoi-beach-resort-al-zorah-opens-in-ajman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-oberoi-beach-resort-al-zorah-opens-in-ajman/ Marking the unveiling of Al Zorah a new destination in the UAE, The Oberoi Group has announced the opening of The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah, designed by Piero Lissoni. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 11:38:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-signs-hotel-apartments-in-muscat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-signs-hotel-apartments-in-muscat/ Mövenpick is set to open its first hotel in Oman’s capital city, Muscat. Part of a design-led upscale mixed-used development, the Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Al Azaiba Muscat will capitalise on its prime location in Muscat’s commercial hub, the Ghala District, adjacent to the Sultan Qaboos Highway and close to the new international airport and Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre. Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:10:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viceroy-palm-jumeirah-dubai-set-to-welcome-first-quests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viceroy-palm-jumeirah-dubai-set-to-welcome-first-quests/ Viceroy Palm Jumeirah Dubai will bring a touch of the playful Viceroy LA vibe to the region and will mark the brand’s second property in the UAE. Designed by the innovative Yabu Pushelberg and NAO Taniyama and Associates, the 477-room beachfront resort is located at the base of the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai Marina Skyline. Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:29:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/braking-travel-news-investigates-banksy-denies-messiah-complex-opens-guest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/braking-travel-news-investigates-banksy-denies-messiah-complex-opens-guest/ First there was a deliberately depressing theme park, now Banksy is opening a hotel with views of graffiti-strewn concrete from every room. The Walled off Hotel is a three-storey immersive piece of art and also a fully functioning hostelry. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:03:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dukes-dubai-to-bring-british-style-to-united-arab-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dukes-dubai-to-bring-british-style-to-united-arab-emirates/ Dukes Dubai, the first international venture for the multi-award winning Dukes London hotel, which is set to open in April, has signed a range of quintessential British brands to further substantiate its great British offering. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 11:14:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-bait-sharjah-set-to-open-in-sharjah-later-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-bait-sharjah-set-to-open-in-sharjah-later-this-year/ Al Bait Sharjah, the new luxury resort to be managed by General Hotel Management, is set to raise the bar for luxury hotel accommodation in the United Arab Emirates’ cultural city while adding interest and vibrancy to the historic inner-city precinct in which it is situated, when it opens at the end of this year. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:36:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/la-ville-hotel-suites-city-walk-opens-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/la-ville-hotel-suites-city-walk-opens-in-dubai/ La Ville Hotel & Suites City Walk, Dubai, has celebrated its grand opening. The new boutique hotel, developed by Meraas, is located at the heart of City Walk, Dubai’s new urban living destination. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 08:56:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-hospitality-group-unveils-address-boulevard-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emaar-hospitality-group-unveils-address-boulevard-in-dubai/ Address Hotels + Resorts has unveiled its new city lifestyle resort, Address Boulevard. Chris Newman, chief operating officer of Emaar Hospitality Group, said: “Address Boulevard is another statement of our ambition to set new industry standards.” Sat, 04 Mar 2017 14:25:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mondrian-doha-set-for-soft-launch-this-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mondrian-doha-set-for-soft-launch-this-spring/ sbe, a leading privately-held lifestyle hospitality company, will open its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of Mondrian Doha, Qatar in the spring. This soft opening will set the stage for Mondrian Doha’s grand opening celebration, which follows in late September, and promises to be an outstanding showcase of the property. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:33:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-residence-opens-in-dhahran-saudi-arabia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-blu-residence-opens-in-dhahran-saudi-arabia/ The Rezidor Hotel Group is introducing its first residence property in Dhahran, bringing the brand to Saudi Arabia for the first time. With 92 stylish and sophisticated apartments, a restaurant and a gym, guests will find everything they need to feel at home at the Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran. Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:21:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ja-hatta-fort-hotel-unveiled-after-extensive-renovations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ja-hatta-fort-hotel-unveiled-after-extensive-renovations/ JA Resorts & Hotels has revealed the sleek new look for JA Hatta Fort Hotel following an extensive renovation project, retaining its Arabian roots yet wonderfully updated with a 21st century look. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 10:44:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-al-wadi-desert-ras-al-khaimah-a-ritz-carl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-al-wadi-desert-ras-al-khaimah-a-ritz-carl/ In the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, just one hour away from Dubai, the Banyan Tree Al Wadi Resort closed its doors in December 2016. The following day this desert resort re-opened under the management of The Ritz-Carlton Company, with 50 associates from sister properties across the region, reports Phil Blizzard. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:56:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rezidor-hotel-group-signs-two-saudi-arabia-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rezidor-hotel-group-signs-two-saudi-arabia-properties/ The Rezidor Hotel Group has signed Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhahran Square and Radisson Blu Residence, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Tanami Arabia. The new properties will be located in the business district of Dhahran, a city in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom. Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:09:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jannah-resort-villas-to-open-in-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jannah-resort-villas-to-open-in-ras-al-khaimah/ Jannah Hotels & Resorts is preparing to expand in Ras Al Khaimah, with a new property opening on February 1st. As the company looks to tap into the undersupplied market in the emirate, the Abu Dhabi-based hotel operator expects to open the 100 hotel apartment and 24 villa Jannah Resort & Villas in just under two weeks. Mon, 16 Jan 2017 11:24:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-oberoi-beach-resort-al-zorah-prepares-for-march-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-oberoi-beach-resort-al-zorah-prepares-for-march-opening/ The Oberoi Group is set to expand its presence in the UAE with the opening of The Oberoi Beach Resort, Al Zorah. Located just a 25-minute drive from Dubai, the resort is set to open in March. Mon, 16 Jan 2017 09:32:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-address-boulevard-dubai-set-to-open-in-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-address-boulevard-dubai-set-to-open-in-april/ April 2017 will see the highly anticipated opening of The Address Boulevard Dubai, a luxurious city lifestyle resort in the heart of prestigious Downtown Dubai. The exclusive, new-build urban resort will occupy the second-tallest building in Downtown Dubai and comprise 196 guestrooms, 533 serviced apartments and luxurious leisure facilities including a spa, cascading swimming pool and the sky-high Roof Top restaurant. Fri, 13 Jan 2017 06:48:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/r-hotels-to-open-the-first-wyndham-garden-in-the-uae/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/r-hotels-to-open-the-first-wyndham-garden-in-the-uae/ R Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group have signed an agreement to open the first Wyndham Garden in United Arab Emirates. Wyndham Garden is a hotel brand designed to make stays more carefree by focusing on what matters most to deliver stress-free, easy travel. Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndham-garden-ajman-corniche-set-for-2017-debut-in-united-arab-emirates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wyndham-garden-ajman-corniche-set-for-2017-debut-in-united-arab-emirates/ R Hotels and Wyndham Hotel Group have announced an agreement to open the first Wyndham Garden in United Arab Emirates. Wyndham Garden is a hotel brand designed to make stays more carefree by focusing on what matters most to deliver stress-free, easy travel. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:33:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-market-2016-hilton-unveils-ras-al-khaimah-expansion-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-market-2016-hilton-unveils-ras-al-khaimah-expansion-plans/ Ras Al Khaimah, the fourth-largest of the United Arab Emirates, is to open a new property in the first quarter of 2017. Hilton Garden Inn is conveniently located in the heart of the city, within walking distance from Al Naeem Mall and has easy access to other key business, leisure and shopping attractions. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 07:30:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-market-2016-rotana-on-track-to-add-16-properties-in-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-market-2016-rotana-on-track-to-add-16-properties-in-2017/ Rotana Hotels & Resorts is driving forward its ambitious vision of operating 100 hotels by 2020, with the opening of 16 new properties by the end of 2017. The group’s ongoing strategic growth momentum will include the opening of five new properties in the UAE, four in Saudi Arabia, two in both Turkey and Iraq, and the opening of Rotana’s first ever properties in both Iran and Muscat, Oman. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:15:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ritz-carlton-enters-ras-al-khaimah/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ritz-carlton-enters-ras-al-khaimah/ Ritz-Carlton has signed a management agreement with RAK National Hotels, an owner of hotels and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, marking its entry into the emirate. The brand will manage The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, growing the brand’s footprint in the United Arab Emirates to five by 2017. Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:41:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-kuwait-at-burj-alshaya-set-to-open-in-early-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/four-seasons-hotel-kuwait-at-burj-alshaya-set-to-open-in-early-2017/ Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Alshaya, an international retail franchise operator, have announced plans for a new hotel in Kuwait. Located in downtown Kuwait City, Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya will open in early 2017 as part of Alshaya’s new Burj Alshaya mixed-use development. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 10:08:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antepli-to-lead-upcoming-dusit-hotel-suites-doha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/antepli-to-lead-upcoming-dusit-hotel-suites-doha/ Dusit International has appointed Ahmet Antepli as general manager of the upcoming Dusit Hotel & Suites Doha. An accomplished hotelier, Antepli has over 18 years of experience working in various hospitality positions for well-known hotel chains across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:47:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghm-partners-with-van-de-bunt-partners-for-mid-market-brand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghm-partners-with-van-de-bunt-partners-for-mid-market-brand/ GHM has partnered with van de Bunt Partners in a milestone agreement to launch Tin Hotels, a mid-market brand of accommodations set to revolutionise the concept of lifestyle travel. The move into the mid-tier market by the luxury hotel operator was fuelled by both the travel preferences in the dominant consumers’ demographics, as well as by GHM’s recognition of marrying relevance and its expertise in the current market situation. Thu, 25 Aug 2016 08:17:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusitprincess-set-for-dubai-launch-following-aces-property-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusitprincess-set-for-dubai-launch-following-aces-property-deal/ Dusit Hotels has signed a technical design agreement with ACES Property Development to bring a new hotel apartment project under the DusitPrincess brand to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony recently held at the Dusit Thani Bangkok, presided over by executives from both companies, including Dusit’s Group chief executive Suphajee Suthumpun and founding director of ACES, Kashif Shahzad. Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:57:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotel-apartments-al-burj-business-bay-set-for-2017-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotel-apartments-al-burj-business-bay-set-for-2017-opening/ Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Richreit Real Estate Development for one of its most high-profile projects yet – Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Burj Business Bay, located in Dubai’s sought-after Business Bay district. This striking 40-floor property with a modern yet elegant façade, will command a prime position on Burj Khalifa Boulevard overlooking the world’s tallest building, and is expected to open in 2017. Mon, 09 May 2016 10:21:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaza-hotels-signs-two-new-saudi-properties/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaza-hotels-signs-two-new-saudi-properties/ Shaza Hotels has signed with Al-Rajhi Investments to operate two hotels in Makkah and Riyadh. The 251-key Shaza Hotel in Makkah is due to open within the next 12 months, while the 205-key hotel in the capital of the Kingdom, currently under development, is due to open in 2017. Wed, 04 Nov 2015 09:59:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-set-to-welcome-dusitd2-palm-mall-muscat-in-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-set-to-welcome-dusitd2-palm-mall-muscat-in-2017/ In keeping with its expansion strategy to launch in exciting world destinations, Dusit International has revealed its latest project in the Sultanate of Oman. Executives from the Bangkok-based hospitality group, led by managing director Chanin Donavanik, joined executives from the Al Jarwani Group to ink a management agreement on a new dusitD2 hotel in Muscat. Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:04:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millennium-copthorne-launches-agarwood-brand-with-oman-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/millennium-copthorne-launches-agarwood-brand-with-oman-deal/ Millennium & Copthorne has signed two hotels in the Sultanate of Oman including the global debut of the new eco-lifestyle brand, Agarwood. The brand entered into an agreement with Al Madina Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of Al Madina Real Estate Company, to develop the Group’s Agarwood brand as well as a new addition to the development pipeline for its innovative budget brand, Studio M. Thu, 07 May 2015 07:45:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaza-hotels-reveals-bahrain-property-following-hani-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaza-hotels-reveals-bahrain-property-following-hani-deal/ Shaza Hotels has announced the signing of a management agreement with Hani Group for the operation of a 156 room hotel in the Seef district of Bahrain. The Hani Group, a construction and hospitality group which already owns and self-operates two upscale properties, has chosen Shaza Hotels to develop the group’s first luxury hotel as part of its hospitality portfolio growth. Shaza Seef Bahrain is centrally located in the fast developing bustling shopping and business district of Al Seef and close to the city’s largest malls, Seef Mall and Bahrain City Centre. Thu, 07 May 2015 06:43:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-reveals-2017-dubai-media-city-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-reveals-2017-dubai-media-city-debut/ Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open its first property in Dubai Media City in 2017, a move that will capitalise on the vibrant business district’s fast-paced expansion. The 251-key Mövenpick Hotel Dubai Media City will stand adjacent to the US$1.23 billion ‘innovation hub’ announced by the Dubai Government last year – a new centre for communications and technology facilities that spans an area the size of two football pitches across DMC, Dubai Internet City and Knowledge Village. Sat, 18 Apr 2015 08:28:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotels-resorts-reveals-2017-dubai-media-city-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotels-resorts-reveals-2017-dubai-media-city-debut/ Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open its first property in Dubai Media City (DMC) in 2017, a move that will capitalise on the vibrant business district’s fast-paced expansion. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 05:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-middle-easts-first-delano-hotel-to-debut-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-middle-easts-first-delano-hotel-to-debut-in-dubai/ Morgans Hotel Group Co, a global leader and innovator in ‘Creative Class’ boutique hotels, today announced its partnership with IFA Hotels & Resorts (IFA HR) to bring the Delano brand to the Middle East with Delano Dubai. Thu, 16 Apr 2015 05:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citadines-aparthotels-continues-global-expansion-with-new-signings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citadines-aparthotels-continues-global-expansion-with-new-signings/ The Ascott has secured contracts to manage its first Citadines Apart’hotels in Vietnam, Sabah, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. The 200-unit Citadines Regency Saigon is slated to open in the vibrant commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 in 2018 while the 253-unit Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu is scheduled to open within the heart of the city in 2018. Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minor-hotel-group-signs-with-dubai-properties-for-new-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/minor-hotel-group-signs-with-dubai-properties-for-new-hotel/ Minor Hotel Group has announced a partnership with Dubai Properties to develop a new Anantara to open in Dubai in early 2018. Anantara Dubai Creek Hotel will be located in Culture Village, a new world-class destination being developed by Dubai Properties Group in the east of the city facing Dubai Creek. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 10:54:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jumeirah-reveals-plans-for-first-hotel-under-new-venu-flag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jumeirah-reveals-plans-for-first-hotel-under-new-venu-flag/ Jumeirah Group has announced the first deal for its new contemporary lifestyle hotel brand, Venu, following the signing of a management agreement with Meraas Holding. The Jumeirah Group will operate the Venu Bluewaters Island Hotel together with adjoining serviced residences, which will be operated under the Venu Living brand. The Venu properties are expected to open in 2017 and will offer close to 300 hotel rooms and 119 serviced apartments. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/park-inn-by-radisson-residence-headed-for-dubai-following-latest-rezidor-de/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/park-inn-by-radisson-residence-headed-for-dubai-following-latest-rezidor-de/ Carlson Rezidor Hotel has announced the Park Inn by Radisson Residence Dubai Jumeirah Village Triangle. The property featuring 261 studios and apartments is scheduled to open in quarter two of 2017. It brings Carlson Rezidor’s portfolio in Dubai to 14 hotels with around 3,300 rooms in operation and under development. Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:59:42 +0000