A new study shows that the emirate rose to the third position this year, up from the eighth position in 2013 in the list of most popular destinations for China’s rich travellers
Weilers reveals why the South African hotel operator opened its first Middle Eastern property in Abu Dhabi.
Construction firm Alba Tec won the contract and will build landside infrastructure and new marina facilities at the port.
The 362-key property will be located 97 kilometers from Doha.
Shangri-La will manage the 52-level luxury hotel in Nakheel’s Palm Tower development.
The event, which takes place from November 20-23 this year, offers 60,000 tickets in total this year.
The ‘coming-of-age’ population will turn to mobile travel solutions and will plan, book and manage their options online, a study says.
The beach resort will include a 295-room low-rise hotel, spa and 11 villas.
TDIC is building iconic museums such as the Louvre and Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi.
The first phase of applications is restricted to entities that intend to operate a portfolio of at least 20 properties in Dubai.
The company made a net loss of Dhs1.13 billion ($307.7 million) in 2013 compared to a loss of Dhs2.15 billion in the prior year.
International players are expected to offer the bulk of additions to the market, with Expo 2020 being a major driving force.
The legislation aims to protect natural habitats in Dubai and develop and promote ecotourism.
Local restaurant chief warns the Emirates’ F&B market is being spread too thinly.
Brand was already more important than star rating up to a decade ago, according to Starwood’s president and CEO.
The Bulgari Hotel, located off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Road, will comprise 100 rooms and suites.
The director general of DTCM reveals how he plans to make Dubai the world’s number one holiday spot.
The emirate beat New York and London to emerge as the favourite destination in the world for shopping.
There has been a marked increase in the number of direct air connections between the two regions in the last year.
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed launched the first project under the emirate’s Brand Dubai initiative.
Although over supply fears are uncalled for, average Dubai room rates need to decrease, industry experts say.
Katara-owned Excelsior Hotel Gallia will be a part of Starwood’s Luxury Collection portfolio, making it the brand’s seventh hotel in Italy.
The Southeast Asian country is boosting social media promotion and working on improving air connectivity to lure more visitors from the GCC.
The emirate is organising a roadshow across Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
The 372-room hotel at Ibn Battuta Mall is scheduled to open in 2016.
Located 65km off the UAE coastline the island will be home to hotel apartments, villas, and a luxury five-star hotel
The expansion will see an addition of 4,300 hotels rooms over the next three years, state news agency WAM reported.
The company has around 25 new hotels in the pipeline, which are to be launched over the next five years, a top executive said.
The company plans to add budget hotels to meet growing demand
The company expands its footprint with yet another project to add to its growing number in the region