Radisson continues to expand in Saudi Arabia, with 50 hotels open and under development across the kingdom, as it targets 100 properties in operation by 2030. The group aims to open 1,000 more rooms in the country during the second half, said a top official.
Saudi-based Blacksand has announced a landmark agreement with Marriott International to develop 10 hotels in the kingdom over the next four years. Featuring over 1,300 rooms, it will be developed under a range of Marriott brands spanning the luxury, select-service and extended-stay segments.
Sharjah’s 102 hotels welcomed 2.1 million guests in 2025, marking a 22% annual increase, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Hotel revenues rose 20% to AED780 million ($212 million), with average stays recorded at two nights.
The number of guests in hotels rated 3-5 stars in Oman reached 696,911 guests by the end of April 2026, while hotel revenues amounted to RO96 million ($250 million).
Hotels in Bahrain are seeing strong Eid Al Adha demand, driven by GCC family travel. Hospitality officials report a return to near-normal activity, with staycation packages and curated experiences focused on family relaxation.
The number of hotel establishments across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded 11,200 in 2024, up 1.3 per cent from the previous year, according to data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat).
As Eid Al Adha approaches, with the holiday expected to begin on May 27, hotels, resorts and restaurants across the Gulf and popular regional getaways are unveiling a host of special offers to help residents make the most of the long break.
Select Group, the Dubai-headquartered real estate developer and hospitality investor, has acquired three Delta Hotels by Marriott golf and country club resorts in the United Kingdom, marking a significant expansion of its UK hospitality platform.
Taiba Investment Company has signed a final partnership agreement with Osool Integrated Real Estate Company to develop, refurbish and operate three hotels in the central area of Madinah in a project valued at SAR2.4 billion ($640 million), strengthening the city’s hospitality infrastructure as Saudi Arabia expands accommodation capacity for pilgrims under Vision 2030.
Tourism investment in the mountain villages of Oman’s South Al Batinah Governorate is growing rapidly, with 18 hospitality establishments across A’Rustaq, Nakhal, and Al Awabi supporting sustainable tourism, local economic development, and authentic environmental and cultural experiences.
