Cityscape: $5.4bn Sharjah Waterfront City officially launched

Sharjah Oasis Real Estate Development has signed a series of agreements for its AED20 billion ($5.4bn) Sharjah Waterfront City project, which launched...

Property

Langham and Omniyat partner for $273m hotel near Dubai’s Burj Khalifa

The Langham Hospitality Group and developer Omniyat plan to build a $273 million hotel and serviced-apartment block near the Burj Khalifa in...

Construction

Abu Dhabi to get 2,300 more hotel rooms this year, says JLL

The Abu Dhabi hospitality industry is experiencing positive growth with 2,300 hotel rooms set to enter the market this year, according to...

Construction

R Hotels plans $41m property in Ajman, UAE

R Hotels has announced plans for a 182-room hotel on Ajman Corniche, set to be developed at a cost of $40.9 million (AED150m).Construction...

Construction

Bahrain hospitality, retail sectors hold promise, says CBRE

Bahrain’s retail sector continues to witness development in the destination and community mall segments, while its hospitality market has also been busy...

Property

Mövenpick set to open fourth hotel in Jeddah by 2019

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts plans to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening its fourth property in the city of Jeddah,...

Property

First Marriott hotel opens doors in Makkah

The US hospitality company Marriott International has opened the Makkah Marriott Hotel, its first property in Saudi Arabia’s holy city. The arabesque-themed 426-room...

Property

Mid-market Dubai hotels outperform luxury segment

Dubai’s mid-market hotels outperformed the luxury segment during the first quarter, recording a 0.5% growth in average revenue per room (RevPAR), according to...