Mark Deere, general manager, Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

Pierre Zayoun, general manager, Al Manshar Rotana Hotel, Kuwait, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

Jorge Hauri, general manager, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

Hossam Kamal, general manager, Fujairah Rotana, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.

Rotana has announced it is moving forward with its development plans of the Saadiyat Rotana Resort, a luxurious five-star hotel set to open in 2015 on Saadiyat Beach, a nine-kilometer stretch of pristine white sand on Saadiyat island. Commenting on this announcement, Nasser Al Nowais, chairman, Rotana, said: “We are delighted to announce that the opening date of the five-star Saadiyat Rotana Resort will be in 2015 – the same year when the highly anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi museum is set to open on the island.”

For the ninth year running The Beirut Boat Show, the ultimate event for luxury boating enthusiasts, will come to Beirut between 15-19th May 2013.  With its central location on the famous Hamra street, stunning rooftop pool and spectacular views, the Gefinor Rotana is the perfect choice of accommodation for any boating visitor.