Dubai is set to enhance its reputation as a premier global destination for luxury travel and hospitality with a series of exciting hotel openings planned for 2025. This expansion will not only diversify the city’s notable portfolio of accommodations but also cater to millions of annual tourists and business travelers who choose Dubai as their...
ORA has announced the launch of Bayn, a large coastal community development that bridges the gap between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This expansive project covers 4.8 million square meters and boasts impressive features, including 1.2 kilometers of beachfront along the Arabian Gulf, a marina, and beautiful lagoons. The development aims to create a vibrant living...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that Abu Dhabi’s economy will grow by 4.2% in 2025, with further acceleration to 5.8% expected in 2026. Meanwhile, Dubai’s economy is projected to expand by 3.3% in 2025, increasing slightly to 3.5% in 2026. Jihad Azour, the Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the...
Dubai’s International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has announced that it will serve as the key partner for the upcoming Smart Cities Summit North America (SCSNA), scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. This collaboration includes organizations like the Charter Cities Institute, Deep Tech Week, Leading Cities, and the...
Emirates and MSC Cruises have announced the extension of their long-term strategic partnership, focusing on improving the air-sea travel experience for customers. This collaboration aims to better support Dubai’s growing cruise sector and expand market reach for both companies. Credit: Government of Dubai Media Office The partnership will provide travellers with seamless connections between air...
SHORTFOMO, the leading video design agency in the UAE, has launched its CREATOR program in Dubai. This initiative aims to connect skilled content creators with local businesses, enabling them to co-create engaging videos that can enhance their organic reach. The launch comes at a time when video content has become essential for capturing customer attention...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced a management agreement with API Hotels & Resorts to introduce the first Kimpton hotel in the United Arab Emirates. The 280-room Kimpton Dubai is set to open in the first quarter of 2026 and represents the brand’s debut in the emirate, furthering IHG’s regional expansion, which now includes over...
Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company specializing in Web3 technologies, has announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East located in Dubai. This move aims to provide crucial support for startups in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on addressing gaps in financing, mentorship, and market access for early-stage businesses. The company’s...
Jumeirah has announced exciting plans for three significant new projects in Dubai, including the construction of a new five-star hotel. This new establishment, named Jumeirah Asora Bay, will feature both a hotel and upscale residences located on the La Mer South peninsula. The hotel will offer stunning views of the water and will be designed...
A groundbreaking transportation initiative is being proposed to create a high-speed underwater train connecting Mumbai, India, to Dubai, UAE. Led by the UAE’s National Advisor Bureau Limited (NABL), this ambitious project envisions a 2 000-kilometer subsea rail corridor that could potentially reduce travel time between the two cities to just two hours. The proposed underwater...