These Dubai Mega Projects Were Left For Dead – Now They’re Back
A combined 160 hotels are planned for Dubai Islands and Palm Jebel Ali.
Middle East Tourism: Roundup From the First Half of 2024
While global travel begins to see the first signs of a slowdown, key Middle East destinations have been performing well.
UAE Building Village For Thousands of Staff Amid Hotel Boom in Ras Al Khaimah
Junior staff and management will live in seperate buildings, and RAK says the campus will prioritize wellbeing.
Saudi Takes 2 Million Photos of Neom in ‘Ground X’ Project to Build Investor Trust
Saudi has launched a global drive to bring in more investors and it wants to demonstrate progress. "Show, don't tell," says Neom.
Wynn Resorts Buys 70 Acres of Land in UAE For ‘Future Development’
Wynn Resorts' joint partnership in the UAE now owns a quarter of all of Marjan Island.
Atlantis Resorts Names New President for its Dubai Properties
Paul Baker joins the two Dubai mega-resorts from Macau.
Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Bid Reveals New Plans for Hotels, Stadiums, Airports
Saudi Arabia has published a 245-page report on why it should host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, giving actual deadlines and timelines for projects for the first time.
Extreme Heat in Dubai, Extreme Price Drops in Hotels
A look at how Middle East tourism responds to extreme heat across the region.
The Future of Casinos in UAE: Which Brands Have the Edge?
While Vegas heavyweights like Wynn and MGM made headlines for entering the UAE, the reality of the country's gaming industry could be a lot more local, favoring companies already in the country.
UAE Publishes Rules For Legal Gambling and Casino Licenses – Here’s What They Say
Rules for gambling in the UAE include "cooling off periods," betting limits and a connection to a business in the UAE.