A notable month-on-month uplift in travel activity from the UAE has been reported this May, as travellers move quickly to lock in trips ahead of peak summer pricing.
Barceló Hotel Group has reported the best results in its history for 2025 with revenues of more than $9.08 billion and a net profit of $361.93 million, both showing 4% growth, thus consolidating its model of profitable growth and operational strength.
Dubai has established a new authority to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge paths for investment flows in the sector.
Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading travel brands.
UAE-based AHS Properties has announced that it has entered into a deal with Mismak Asset Management to acquire the 43-floor Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai for AED1.1 billion ($300 million) in one of the largest single-asset real estate transactions recorded in recent history. The 200-m property is located on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective August 1, 2026.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural flight, RX401, from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia's Matarat Holding and the National Center for Privatisation & PPP (NCP) have issued request for proposals (RFP) to qualified bidders for the development of the new Taif International Airport project. A PPP project, it will be implemented under a Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) model.
McG’s by McGettigan’s Al Barsha, a favourite neighbourhood hangout in Dubai, has launched McG’s Inner Circle, a new membership programme offering a range of exclusive lifestyle benefits and experiences.
Blacklane, a global chauffeur service, has joined Emirates Skywards through Skywards Everyday in the UAE, becoming the programme’s first chauffeur service partner.
