Dubai has launched a citywide, one-time contactless hotel check-in system that lets guests complete all check-in steps on their phones before arriving, bypassing front-desk procedures entirely.
TOURISE, a global platform shaping a new horizon for tourism, announced on Tuesday that it has catalysed investment portfolios totalling $113 billion at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh.
Yas Plaza Hotels has announced the appointment of Sree Murugesan as Area Director, Rooms. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury hospitality, Murugesan has held senior leadership roles with some of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands.
The MICHELIN Guide has announced its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection with 2,457 hotels receiving MICHELIN Keys across the globe, all representing the crème de la crème of world hospitality and meeting the Guide’s highest standards of hospitality and quality.
JP Hospitality introduced its new hotel brand, PAN AM HOTEL, at Expo Real, aiming to revolutionise airport hospitality. Inspired by the golden age of travel, this concept blends premium lifestyle elements into airport hotels, creating a new category that appeals to both guests and investors.
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels has announced an initiative to engage communities and organisations across the UAE in its Global Alliance Collaborator (GAC) programme.
AlUla’s growing reputation as a world-class destination for hospitality and gastronomy has been further elevated with the inclusion of several of its hotels and restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2025.
Hilton has signed a deal top open two new hotels in Riyadh 0in partnership with Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi & Partners Co, strengthening its midscale portfolio in Saudi Arabia’s capital.
Dubai’s hotel industry posted its strongest December since 2007, driven by the holiday season. In December 2025, occupancy hit 84.3% (+3.4%), ADR reached AED 1,042.11 ($283.76) (+11.1%), and RevPAR rose to AED 878.19 (+15%), showing strong year-on-year growth, according to preliminary data from CoStar.
Dubai is entering a new era of luxury with upcoming hotel and dining openings, from wellness-led beachfront resorts and boutique lifestyle stays to Michelin-starred restaurants and global dining favourites. Among the most anticipated hotel launches is Six Senses The Palm, opening in 2026 on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent.
