The hospitality group is adding Queen Elizabeth 2 to its portfolio as Dubai’s first and only floating hotel.

The hospitality group is adding Queen Elizabeth 2 to its portfolio as Dubai’s first and only floating hotel.
W Dubai – Mina Seyahi places guests on the highly sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline.
DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre is set to open as a part of the mixed-use development known as Al Taif Business Centre.
Our latest Project of the Week title goes to the Anantara Mina Al Arab beachfront resort, which is taking shape in an eco-sanctuary of Ras Al Khaimah.
The hospitality company has partnered with Al Hamra to take on the management of two properties in Ras Al Khaimah.
Our latest Project of the Week, One&Only One Za’abeel will signify the introduction of One&Only Urban Resorts in the One Za’abeel architectural landmark.
Polykarpos Notaras, associate interior designer at GAJ, discusses the practice’s work bringing to life a stylish newbuild reflecting Sharjah’s cultural identity and heritage.
The expansive InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has begun welcoming its first guests to the shores of Hayat Island in the UAE.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that a host of properties are coming to the country, including five-star schemes by W Hotels, Address Hotels + Resorts and Conrad.
Following the conversion of an existing hotel, Voco Bonnington Dubai has further expanded the footprint of IHG’s upscale Voco brand in the Middle East.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the true scale of the emirate’s development slate, which boasts dozens of new four- and five-star projects.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s lifestyle brand has made its long-awaited Middle Eastern debut with the opening of a contemporary 173-key property in the heart of Dubai.
Anchored next to one of Dubai’s finest beaches, the extraordinary Kempinski Floating Palace will feature a 156-key luxury hotel, 12 villas, a yacht parking deck and a helipad.
A contemporary scheme suitable for short- and long-stay travellers has opened in the UAE within easy reach of Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Bearing the design signature of Matteo Thun & Partners, the 138-key IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront is Deutsche Hospitality’s first franchised hotel in the region.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider how designers cleverly combine sci-fi and retro aesthetics to boldly go where no hospitality schemes have gone before.
W Hotels, Marriott International’s bold and daring luxury brand, will further grow its presence in the UAE with the opening of a striking 31-storey property in 2022.
At The St Regis Dubai, The Palm, Skyfold walls maximise floor space in the ballroom and meeting rooms.
We discover five cleverly crafted hotels from Amsterdam to Macau that positively radiate happy vibes in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
A TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a closer look at an unforgettable boutique lodge designed by Anarchitect in the midst of a barren desert landscape.
Boasting room service by Bugs Bunny himself, the world’s inaugural Warner Bros-branded hotel will allow guests to immerse themselves in TV and film history from next month.
Marriott International’s luxury brand has debuted The St Regis Downtown, Dubai, blending the traditions of its flagship address in New York City with dashes of local inspiration.
Accor and Al Hamra have joined forces to create the first Sofitel resort in the emirate – a 300-key coastal scheme next to an 18-hole championship golf course.
We dive into five hotels across the UAE, China and elsewhere that really make a splash by exploiting water’s reflective capabilities in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive
IHG and SRG Holding have opened a 360-key upper-upscale property within a soaring 48-storey tower opposite the Dubai International Financial Centre.
A scan through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals what’s in store this month, with dozens of projects completing across North America, APAC and Europe.
A waterfront hotel-and-residences development near Dubai Marina Mall and Palm Jumeirah has sailed off with our latest Project of the Week crown.
Showcasing the work of Hopkins Architects, Woods Bagot and The Extra Hour Lab, 25hours Hotel One Central will weave ancient nomadic tales into a profoundly modern narrative.
The First Group’s new lifestyle brand, The First Collection, is preparing to make its global debut in Dubai with the launch of a 491-key scheme designed by NORR.
Boasting 515 guestrooms and beach-inspired interiors, Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is a striking addition to the country’s hospitality scene.
With help from the likes of Ciarmoli Queda Studio and Tristan Plessis Studio, Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences plans to launch its first hotel outside the US in Dubai Business Bay.
Adagio Premium The Palm, the second outpost for Accor’s upscale aparthotel brand, has started welcoming guests to one of the world’s most famous man-made islands.
French hotel giant Accor will continue its expansion across the Middle East by opening the region’s first Raffles resort – a 389-key property on Dubai’s iconic man-made island.
Radisson Hotel Group has successfully introduced its fourth brand to the UAE, with the opening of a 481-key Radisson hotel in Dubai.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a look inside one of the UAE’s most prestigious ultra-luxury hotels, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre.
Residence Inn by Marriott Al Jaddaf, which boasts 134 modern residential suites, represents the UAE debut of Marriott International’s prolific extended-stay brand.
A design hotel for music lovers that boasts its very own record studio, Jaz in the City Dubai promises to bring something new to Dubai’s old quarter.
One of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ most prolific brands is making its debut in the Middle East with the launch of La Quinta by Wyndham Dubai Bur Dubai this month.
Developed by Miral, the majestic 545-key Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has started welcoming guests keen to discover one of the UAE’s most exciting destinations.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 208 hotel schemes are currently being progressed in the UAE, including spectacular developments from Anantara and Kempinski.
The 418-key Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island scheme is fast taking shape on the picturesque Ras Al Khaimah coastline.
A five-star seaside hotel managed by Address Hotels + Resorts, Palace Al Khan is the latest spectacular UAE scheme to win our coveted Project of the Week title.
SBE and World of Wonders Real Estate Development have announced that the towering SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Dubai’s already well-developed hotel market is set to grow further in the coming years.
We explore Mandarin Oriental’s spectacular outpost in Dubai, showcasing significant contributions from the likes of DAR, DesignWilkes, Silverfox Studios and Kaldewei, in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai M Square Hotel & Residences, a project of AW Rostamani Group, has opened to the public.
Almost 230 hotel projects will complete across the Middle East in 2021 including eye-catching schemes from Hilton and Swissôtel.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS database suggests the GCC’s hospitality sector will see impressive growth in the coming years, especially in the UAE.
Conrad’s highly anticipated resort is expected to open late 2022, adding another luxury property to Hilton Worldwide’s ever-growing presence in the UAE.
Blending together the history and culture of Egypt and France, Sofitel’s striking new 595-key property also boasts a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud.
The Al Ghadeer Hotel Project is expected to open in late 2021 as part of the groundbreaking Alghadeer residential and lifestyle destination.
Now earmarked to make its debut in 2021, Corinthia Meydan Beach Dubai marks the luxury hotel group’s entry to the Middle East, and is a worthy winner of our Project of the Week crown.
Stats from the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database reveal that Dubai, London, Chengdu, New York and Dublin are the world’s top five cities for hotel development – and show which groups are investing the most in these fast-moving markets.
Set right on the waterfront and offering suites overlooking Dubai Creek Tower, The Address Harbour Point more than deserves our latest Project of the Week title.
The hospitality group is adding Queen Elizabeth 2 to its portfolio as Dubai’s first and only floating hotel.
W Dubai – Mina Seyahi places guests on the highly sought-after Jumeirah Beach coastline.
DoubleTree by Hilton Fujairah City Centre is set to open as a part of the mixed-use development known as Al Taif Business Centre.
Our latest Project of the Week title goes to the Anantara Mina Al Arab beachfront resort, which is taking shape in an eco-sanctuary of Ras Al Khaimah.
Our latest Project of the Week, One&Only One Za’abeel will signify the introduction of One&Only Urban Resorts in the One Za’abeel architectural landmark.
Polykarpos Notaras, associate interior designer at GAJ, discusses the practice’s work bringing to life a stylish newbuild reflecting Sharjah’s cultural identity and heritage.
The expansive InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa has begun welcoming its first guests to the shores of Hayat Island in the UAE.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that a host of properties are coming to the country, including five-star schemes by W Hotels, Address Hotels + Resorts and Conrad.
Following the conversion of an existing hotel, Voco Bonnington Dubai has further expanded the footprint of IHG’s upscale Voco brand in the Middle East.
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the true scale of the emirate’s development slate, which boasts dozens of new four- and five-star projects.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s lifestyle brand has made its long-awaited Middle Eastern debut with the opening of a contemporary 173-key property in the heart of Dubai.
Anchored next to one of Dubai’s finest beaches, the extraordinary Kempinski Floating Palace will feature a 156-key luxury hotel, 12 villas, a yacht parking deck and a helipad.
A contemporary scheme suitable for short- and long-stay travellers has opened in the UAE within easy reach of Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Bearing the design signature of Matteo Thun & Partners, the 138-key IntercityHotel Dubai Jaddaf Waterfront is Deutsche Hospitality’s first franchised hotel in the region.
For our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we consider how designers cleverly combine sci-fi and retro aesthetics to boldly go where no hospitality schemes have gone before.
W Hotels, Marriott International’s bold and daring luxury brand, will further grow its presence in the UAE with the opening of a striking 31-storey property in 2022.
At The St Regis Dubai, The Palm, Skyfold walls maximise floor space in the ballroom and meeting rooms.
We discover five cleverly crafted hotels from Amsterdam to Macau that positively radiate happy vibes in the latest instalment of our ongoing collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
A TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we take a closer look at an unforgettable boutique lodge designed by Anarchitect in the midst of a barren desert landscape.
Boasting room service by Bugs Bunny himself, the world’s inaugural Warner Bros-branded hotel will allow guests to immerse themselves in TV and film history from next month.
Marriott International’s luxury brand has debuted The St Regis Downtown, Dubai, blending the traditions of its flagship address in New York City with dashes of local inspiration.
Accor and Al Hamra have joined forces to create the first Sofitel resort in the emirate – a 300-key coastal scheme next to an 18-hole championship golf course.
We dive into five hotels across the UAE, China and elsewhere that really make a splash by exploiting water’s reflective capabilities in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive
IHG and SRG Holding have opened a 360-key upper-upscale property within a soaring 48-storey tower opposite the Dubai International Financial Centre.