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Former Rocco Forte To Be Rebranded Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand

Today’s announcement that Hilton will assume management control of the architecturally striking hotel puts recent weeks of speculation to rest.

Review: Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa

The word ‘resort’ is used all too frequently in today’s hospitality scene, but Le Royal Méridien is the perfect example of what the term should stand for; a place you should never have to leave.

Burj Al Arab Rolls Out Gold iPads

Opulent devices provide guests with quicker access to services and part of wider technology push

Three Hotel Brands Make Their Move On Saudi Arabia

Ascott is opening up in Riyadh, while the first One & Only Resort and first Staybridge Suites in KSA are opening in Jeddah

High Land Prices ‘Threaten Dubai Hotel Pipeline’

Citymax COO says it would like to build up to five more Dubai hotels – if it wasn’t for the cost of land

Raffles Dubai Opens Dhs85,000-a-night Suite

Nine-seater cinema and private salon among striking features of Dhs85,000-a-night floor

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa Opening May 7

Luxury hotel aims to raise Kuwait’s hospitality profile but its opening has been delayed following the downturn

Global Hotel Alliance Relocates Head Office To Dubai

Relocation provides 18-brand alliance with tax benefits and signals city’s growing commercial allure

Starwood Restarts Doha And Aqaba Projects

Starwood leaders upbeat after meeting 50 owners across 12 countries during month-long HQ relocation.

Pictures: First Mandarin Oriental Residences In Turkey

The luxury villas will be targeted at wealthy Gulf buyers looking for an escape from the summer heat.

Exclusive: Starwood Eyes Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi

Starwood confirms discussions are ongoing as market speculation increases that the striking hotel will soon be converted to a Sheraton

Dusit Gears Up For Regional Expansion

Its second Dubai property falls under the rapidly growing dusitD2 brand, which targets young and successful business and leisure travellers

EXCLUSIVE: Oberoi Dubai Targets March Opening

The 250-room hotel is the luxury Indian chain’s first UAE property.

Banyan Tree Seeks Investors For UAE Expansion

CEO targets new partnerships for Dubai and Abu Dhabi properties

Revealed: Top Swimming Pools In The Middle East

The region isn’t short of stunning poolsides but which ones drench the competition? Dominic Ellis rounds up some of the Gulf’s top watering holes.

Rotana Eyes Bahrain Recovery

Operator maintains that while occupancies in Bahrain have reduced year on year, business opportunities remain.

Eastern Mangroves Opens Dhs55,000-a-night Suite

Luxury two-floor facility targets government ministers, VIPs and celebrities.

Accor Targets KSA Mid-Market Growth

Accor’s latest contract targets underserved sector

Rotana Kick-Starts Dhs2bn Al Ghurair Expansion

The number of stores at the adjacent shopping centre is set to rise from 200 to 350 this year.

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Reopens After Refurb

Well-known hotel sports ‘chic new look’ and aims to serve as a contemporary city escape for business and leisure travellers

RAK To Open Two Key Hotels In 2013, Eyes More Tourists

The 632-room resort Rixos Bab Al Bahr will be joined by the 349-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.

GCC To Host First World Luxury Expo

Steinway Piano Gallery will be displaying a crystallised 1/6 scale model grand piano worth AED12 million for the first time

First ibis Opens In Saudi Arabia

First internationally branded three-star economy hotel in the Kingdom will be followed by many more as main hospitality groups target demand for affordable stays

Ocean View Hotel Opening December 22

Located along The Walk, the 341-room property will contain five restaurants and bars