Carter Hones Associates said work is moving at a steady pace on its AED1 billion ($272 million) Gran Meliá Hotel project at the Port de La Mer, Jumeirah Dubai, and is on track for completion by the end of 2026. A five-star beachfront resort, it will feature 366 guest rooms and suites.
The Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai, next to Ibn Battuta Mall and the metro, is launching three new dining experiences in early 2026.
Dubai’s expanding role as a preferred destination for private markets and a meeting point for global investors seeking access to new liquidity and investment capital was highlighted at a key gathering of private capital leaders.
SACRA, the Middle East’s only World Spa Resort and the region’s largest bath and wellness complex, will open in March 2026 in Dubai. Opening at 17B Street in Jumeirah 1, SACRA stretches across 2,400 square meters, bringing a completely new standard of relaxation, recovery, and modern wellbeing to the city.
UAE-based developer Seven Tides has appointed Dutco Construction as the main contractor for its Golf Views Seven City JLT project in Dubai. A premium mixed-use development, it boasts 2,621 residential units along with 150,000 sq ft of retail space and a variety of dining options.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened two bridges under Trade Centre Roundabout Development. The project scope covers three more bridges extending 5,000 m and conversion of a roundabout into an at-grade intersection.
Light + Intelligent Building Middle East 2026 will bring together regional and global industry experts to Dubai where they will discuss the role of lighting design in transport settings such as airports, metro stations, and bus terminals.
Ritchie Bros. closes 2025 on a strong note marked by record-breaking auctions and key anniversaries. Across EMEA and APAC, the company this year conducted 79 auctions, selling more than 101,800 lots from over 6,000 sellers and engaging 21,300+ buyers and 81,300+ bidders.
RHI Magnesita, a global leader in refractory products and services for the steel, cement, glass, and non-ferrous metals industries, has strengthened its operations in the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa region by setting up its regional head office in Dubai.
The Middle East has cemented its position as a place of choice for planners delivering world class in person experiences. 2025 Cvent’s Top Lists named Dubai the #1 meeting destination, with Istanbul at #2 and Abu Dhabi at #3, underscoring the region’s unmatched infrastructure, access, and service culture.
