Dubai hotel room rates fall but supply grows
Developers and hotel operators continue to add rooms in Dubai even as an increasing inventory weighs on rates. The emirate had 14,385...
Demand not outpacing hotel room supply in region
Hotel room supply grew by 5.7 per cent in Q1 2015 Dubai: Hotel room supply in the Middle East continues to outpace demand this year,...
Jumeirah Hotels eyeing expansion in Europe
Dubai-based Jumeirah Hotels is eyeing expansion in Europe. Jumeirah, which operates nine luxury properties in Europe, is planning o open...
International hotel operators sound cautious note on emerging Iran tourism market
Iran’s tourism operators are optimistic about the revival of the sector even as international hoteliers sound a more cautious note. A...
Movenpick Opens New Hotels In Saudi, Morocco
The group will open a property each in Riyadh and Marrakech in 2017 and 2015 respectively. Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts has announced...
Coffee shops and F&B dominate UAE’s retail sector
Abu Dhabi featured prominently on the list of target cities with 55 new brands, according to the CBRE report. Above, The Coffee Club in...
Review: Mango’s Italian restaurant
The outdoor area is a bit wider, with spaces between tables to provide enough privacy and comfort to visitors, with a high green fence to...
Franchising may not be best route to expand businesses, expert warns
From left: Abdul Naseer Maliga and Rafih Filli, the founder of Filli Cafe, during the World Franchise Forum in Dubai. Sarah Dea / The...
Five Minutes With.. Alessio Ruffoni, Manager, Al Grissino Restaurant & Lounge Dubai
Alessio Ruffoni explains why he is bringing Milan's Al Grissino dining concept to Dubai, and potential plans for Abu Dhabi. Why have you...
New specifications to harmonise medical lab operations
Lab reports issued from Abu Dhabi will be judged as more reliable and accurate in international arena following the adoption of standards...
