Palm Jumeirah News
Unverdi promoted to lead Rixos in United Arab Emirates
Rixos Hotels has revealed that Cenk Unverdi has been appointed regional general manager of its properties in the United Arab Emirates. He now oversees all day-to-day operations of the four five-star properties in the United Arab Emirates, including Rixos the Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites, Rixos Premium Dubai, the newly opened Rixos Saadiyat Island and Rixos Bab Al Bahr.
Dubai Asset Management to offer Palm Jumeirah rentals with HiGuests deal
Dubai Asset Management has announced a foray into the short-term rental market. The owner and manager of one of the largest portfolios of rental residential communities in the United Arab Emirates, the company will launch the new venture through its partnership with a leading holiday home operator HiGuests.
Luxhabitat reveals booming Palm Jumeirah property market
Figures from the latest Luxhabitat Property Monitor Report have revealed a buoyant property market on the Palm Jumeriah. The Dubai-based real estate consultant found over 1,737 villas and 6,194 apartments saw ownership transferred within the first quarter of 2019 in the overall residential market.
Palm Jumeirah leads Middle East in average daily room rates
Hotels on the Palm Jumeirah are set to welcome the highest daily room rates in the Middle East and north Africa region this year according to new research. Data from Colliers International suggests properties on the world-famous man-made island in Dubai can expect to see average daily rates of US$400 over the year.
Rixy Kids Club launches at Rixos the Palm Hotel & Suites, Dubai
Rixos the Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites has unlocked a new level of adventure and entertainment with its all-new Rixy Kids Club. This summer, the colourful sanctuary invites the luxury hotel’s junior guests to dive into all things creative, imaginative and memorable.
Antoniuk steps up to lead spa team at Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort
Anantara the Palm Dubai Resort has appointed Galina Antoniuk to the role of spa director with the prestigious property. In her new role, Antoniuk is responsible for overseeing the operations of the spa, which includes 24 treatment rooms.
Atlantis Aquaventure unveils ambitions expansion plans
The waterpark will break records with the 34-metre tall Trident Tower, which will introduce 12 incredible new slides to the Atlantis Aquaventure offering and entertain everyone from the little daredevils to the waterpark veterans.
Dubai welcomes 4.75m guests in first three months of 2019
Dubai welcomed 4.75 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2019, posting over two per cent increase in tourism volumes compared to the same period last year.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Luxury Ramadan tents in the Middle East
With communities across the Middle East preparing for the start of the holy month of Ramadan from next week, the hospitality sector has been doing its part to celebrate. A number of luxury properties in the United Arab Emirates have been unveiling plans for the sumptuous Iftar buffets, allowing guests to break the fast in style
Dubai Tourism unveils new sustainability requirements
The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has announced 19 sustainability requirements that hotel establishments across the emirate will be mandated to comply with.
Palm News interview: Timothy Kelly, managing director, Atlantis the Palm
Timothy Kelly, managing director of Atlantis the Palm and Royal Atlantis Resorts & Residences, tells Palm News how this icon of Middle Eastern hospitality strives to continually improve.
Palm News interview: David Wilson, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Palm News catches up with David Wilson, general manager at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, during Arabian Travel Market.