The Hoxton is set to make its Middle East debut with a 230-room flagship hotel in Dubai Media City, following a partnership between Ennismore and regional developer Select Group.
Tourist arrivals to Mauritius from the Middle East increased by approximately 10.5% between January and July 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, as the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) prepares to target further growth across the GCC at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026.
Air connectivity across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East grew 11% in 2025, led by a 21% increase in the Middle East driven by Gulf carriers. Asia-Pacific connectivity rose 10%, reflecting expanding international networks and continued recovery in city-pair connections across the region.
Pantheon, a leading global private markets firm with $84bn in assets under management based in UK, has announced the opening of its first office in the Middle East region at ADGM, the international financial centre based in Abu Dhabi, alongside the appointment of Firas Mallah as its new managing director and regional head.
dnata Representation Services, part of Dubai-based dnata Travel Group, will host the next edition of its luxury travel roadshow, Opulence by Ahlan Arabia, in Courchevel, France, this December, marking the event’s first edition outside the Middle East.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing Garner Hotels to the Middle East through two UAE properties with Nooa Holdings, adding 285 rooms to its portfolio. The hotels, in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai, are expected to open in 2026.
Spanish infrastructure major Acciona said it is contributing its expertise in infrastructure and innovation to RAIL4EARTH, a major European research initiative exploring the future of sustainable and climate-resilient rail - a focus that resonates strongly with the Middle East.
Four Seasons is expanding its Middle East portfolio with new hotels, resorts and residences, including a planned Jeddah opening in summer 2027. The group is also advancing projects in Madinah, the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah and Egypt.
BWH Hotels is expanding across the Middle East, driven by evolving traveller preferences and rising tourism investment. Following ATM Dubai 2026, the group said it operates 27 regional hotels and aims to reach 70 within three years, supported by a strong development pipeline.
Global automation leader Emerson has announced plans to build its new automation solutions service and operations centre in the Umm Alhoul Free Zone. The facility will expand Emerson’s local capabilities for customers in Qatar and across the Middle East and Africa.
