New Hotel Openings Middle East 2018 News
Rotana opens two new Dubai properties
Making a significant addition to the UAE’s tourism and hospitality offering, Rotana has announced the soft opening of two stunning hotels in Dubai, the five-star Al Bandar Rotana, and a fully-furnished serviced apartments, Al Bandar Arjaan by Rotana, at Dubai Creek.
Moukarzel to open Al Bait Sharjah
General Hotel Management has named Patrick Moukarzel general manager of the Al Bait Sharjah, a 53-key hotel scheduled to open later this year in a historic district of the United Arab Emirates’ third largest city.
Barceló Hotel Group expands into UAE with two new properties
Barceló Hotel Group has expanded into the UAE with Barceló Residences Dubai Marina and Occidental Sharjah Grand Hotel. The United Arab Emirates is renowned for the grand luxury hotels and therefore serves as the perfect destination for the group’s expansion.
Swissôtel comes to Dubai with Al Ghurair property
Al Ghurair Properties, the property development arm of Al Ghurair, has partnered with Swissôtel to announce the inauguration of Swissôtel Al Ghurair and Swissôtel Living, embedded within Al Ghurair Centre, Deira.
InterContinental Fujairah Resort opens in United Arab Emirates
InterContinental Fujairah Resort has opened in the beguiling Dibba, United Arab Emirates. The opening comes as Fujairah becomes increasingly popular with tourists, while the hotel opening demonstrates IHG’s commitment to expand its luxury portfolio across the region.
Aloft Palm Jumeirah takes brand into Dubai
Marriott has announced the opening of the design-led Aloft Palm Jumeirah, the first property from the brand to open in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Located on the eastern crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, the hotel delivers a distinct lifestyle experience to the iconic landmark with its tech-forward approach, vibrant social experiences and modern style that is different by design.
Minor Hotels to take Oaks brand into Lebanon with Beirut property
Minor Hotels will debut its Oaks brand in Lebanon later this year. The group has signed a management agreement with Allied Investment Group to operate Oaks Beirut.
Park Regis Boutique joins roster of new properties in Dubai
StayWell Holdings has announced the opening of Park Regis Boutique. Abdulrazzaq Abdulaziz Ramadhan Almutawa, the property owner, and Simon Wan, president of StayWell, attended the opening ceremony along with important stakeholders, dignitaries and government personalities.
Mövenpick Hotels signs for property in Basra, Iraq
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts will open a new property in Basra early this year as it looks to capitalise on the city’s status as Iraq’s economic capital and a regional oil and gas hub. The global hospitality firm has signed a deal with Akeel Ibraheem Al-Khalidy to manage the five-star Mövenpick Hotel Basra, a 152-key property that is on track to open its doors in the first quarter of 2018.
Kempinski Hotel Ajman reverts to Blazon brand following management takeover
Hospitality veterans Reto Wittwer and Ulrich Eckhardt have announced the management takeover of the Ajman Hotel, formerly known as Kempinski Hotel Ajman. The hotel now carries the Blazon Hotels brand and premium service philosophy, as part of their newly established hotel management company Smart Hospitality Solutions.
Me Dubai set to debut in late 2018
Me by Meliá has announced its debut property in the Middle East with the launch of Me Dubai at the end of 2018. Designed by late architect, Zaha Hadid, Me Dubai is set to become a legacy hotel.
Jumeirah Royal Saray takes hospitality company into Bahrain
Dubai Holding has announced the signing of a management agreement for Jumeirah Group to operate a luxury hotel in Bahrain.