Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai and the Maison Cartier have come together to design the highly anticipated 2022 Christmas tree which is displayed at the heart of the property. The city’s most desirable beachfront resort collaborated with Cartier to design a bespoke tree with a creative reinterpretation of one of the jeweller’s oldest icons, the Trinity de Cartier and Mandarin Oriental’s signature symbol, the Fan. It is the fourth consecutive year that Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai partnered with a luxury brand to create and decorate the Christmas tree in their own inimitable style.

UAE-based tour operator Arabiers Dubai has received Tripadvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award for Top overall Experiences – UAE. “This endorsement comes at a time when the sector is emerging from the unprecedented global challenge. To be recognised amongst established global operators is a testament to our dedication and commitment in this evolving industry. We work tirelessly to enhance our curated tours, our team of hands-on guides are well-versed with Dubai’s hidden gems, allowing our travellers a more personalized holiday,” said Zayed Aybek, Managing Director, Arabiers UAE.

Tennis player Rafael Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Melia Hotels International, recently presented the hotel brand ZEL in Madrid. ZEL is a new brand of the resort and urban leisure hotels that will first begin to operate in Spain, and then later in key destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and America. The joint venture between these two global brands from Mallorca aims to achieve consistent international growth and capitalise on its hallmark Mediterranean character. The brand will also have a range of different strategic partners in its international growth in areas such as dining, decoration, well-being, and technology.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with the owners of Carlton Al Moaibed hotel in Al Khobar. The hotel was founded by the late ‘Abdulrahman Al Moaibed and the late George N. Frem back in 1977, to transform the hotel into Saudi Arabia’s first Vignette Collection Hotel. The new property will be refurbished and is scheduled to be rebranded by 2024. The signing of the 150-key hotel in the Eastern Province capital also marks another milestone in IHG’s over 40-year presence in the Kingdom.

Museum of Illusions Dubai, the city’s coolest Instagrammable venue at the waterfront Al Seef development by Meraas on Dubai Creek, has unveiled a quartet of new Illusions. Some of the new exhibits include the symmetry illusion room, infinity well, the tricky rings and the following eyes. The perfect spot for a family day out, an alternative date night, or fun with friends – Museum of Illusions appeals to visitors of all ages and interests on the stunning Al Seef promenade, packed with F&B and retail concepts.

Hilton and TDF signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop family-friendly leisure destinations across several Saudi locations in alignment with the National Tourism Strategy. Hilton’s Saudi Arabia expansion plan also included the signing of Waldorf Astoria Diriyah, in partnership with the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA). Hilton and Alshaya Group signed agreements for Canopy by Hilton Al Khobar Ajdan Waterfront and Hampton by Hilton Hafr al-Batin.

Queens Grill presents an exciting new dining experience with a Royal Sunday Roast like no other. Ferghal Purcell, General Manager of the Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, is delighted to introduce this foodie extravaganza, stating “Royal Sunday Roast fans can expect a sharing-style feast of traditional British favourites in the luxury atmosphere of the Queens Grill restaurant, which occupies the former first-class dining quarters of this storied vessel.” 

Kerzner has announced a new immersive lifestyle and fitness brand, SIRO. The brand will launch its inaugural hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel in Q4 2023. This first hotel for the SIRO brand will sit in the heart of Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development. Designed to help guests unlock peak mental and physical performance in a supportive, aspirational environment, SIRO One Za’abeel is the first step on SIRO’s journey to become an entirely new global lifestyle-driven brand.