AlUla archaeological programme expands as Saudi tourism infrastructure develops
Excavation work uncovers ancient settlements and fortified oases across the northwestern region.
DestinationsLead
UPI payment processing enabled for UAE attraction bookings
Indian travellers can now use UPI apps to book tickets online for Burj Khalifa attractions through NEOPAY partnership.
What is opening
Park Hyatt Dubai reopening pushed to first half of 2027
The hotel has extended its transformation timeline to refine design and guest experiences.
Global Village stages 600-drone Diwali display November 6–10
The Dubai destination operator will run five days of cultural programming including a traditional Baithak musical event and a themed mela.
The desk reads
Hospitality Capital
Eight Gulf hotel concepts built around design-led architecture
Hospitality Capital
Murmur opens Dubai pop-up at Marsa Boulevard waterfront
Hospitality Capital
Rotana appoints Chadi Nicolas as general manager in Ras Al Khaimah
Hospitality Capital
Tecom Group nine-month profit rises 10% to Dh1.22 billion
Hospitality Capital
Janu announces 73 branded residences on Al Marjan Island
Hospitality Capital
Air India Express launches Abu Dhabi-Amritsar route, resumes Goa service
Hospitality Capital
DP World explores $57bn Churchill port logistics partnership
The record
Every announced MENA hotel, resort and destination project, with announced versus delivered tracked over time.
31
Rows tracked
3 September 2026
Verified as at
monthly
Cadence
13
Fields per row
| Project | Country | Location | Developer or owner | Operator or brand | Slip, quarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Med Musandam | Oman | Musandam Governorate | Omran Group | Club Med | |
| Nammos Ras El Hekma | Egypt | Wadi Yemm precinct, Ras El Hekma, North Coast | Modon Holding | Nammos Hotels & Resorts | |
| Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay | Saudi Arabia | Triple Bay, AMAALA | Red Sea Global | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | |
| Montage Ras El Hekma | Egypt | Wadi Yemm precinct, Ras El Hekma, Mediterranean coast | Modon Holding | Montage Hotels & Resorts | |
| Disneyland Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | Miral | Miral (operations); The Walt Disney Company (creative design and operational oversight) | |
| Six Flags Qiddiya City | Saudi Arabia | Qiddiya City, 40 minutes from Riyadh | Qiddiya Investment Company | Six Flags Entertainment Corporation | |
| Wynn Al Marjan Island | United Arab Emirates | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Marjan, RAK Hospitality Holding and Wynn Resorts | Wynn Resorts | |
| Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection | United Arab Emirates | Dubai Marina, Dubai | The First Group | Vignette Collection (IHG), managed by The First Group Hospitality |
Rows for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia record dated data only: announced value, announced date, current recorded status and status date, each with its source. No derived field is computed for those rows.
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Across the desks
UAE wealth survey records 83% satisfaction among high-net-worth investors
T-Rex Glamping Opens at Dubai Parks with Overnight Dinosaur Stays
Dubai Design Week commissions five new works for Abwab 2026
Dubai watchmaker Cook & Re launches with 50-piece limited edition
Emirates Skywards relaunches Mile-A-Minute offer for Dubai visits
Saudi Tourism Ministry opens installment applications for penalties
The desks
Faith Travel Desk
Faith-led travel as an industry: operators, capacity and economics
Luxury and Design DeskHomegrown luxury and design with MENA as producer
Hospitality Capital DeskWho funds hotels, resorts and operators, at what return
Destinations DeskGiga-destination economics: NEOM, Red Sea, AlUla, Diriyah, Ras El Hekma and what is opening