Category Archives: Hotels & Hosppitality

Roger D Nader – General Manager, Edge Creekside Hotel Leading hospitality with precision, passion, and a vision for tomorrow Every great hotel tells a story—

Roger D Nader – General Manager, Edge Creekside Hotel Leading hospitality with precision, passion, and a vision for tomorrowEvery great hotel tells a story—not only through its walls and décor, but through the people who lead it. With more than two decades of experience across the region’s most dynamic hospitality markets, Roger D. Nader has turned properties into destinations and teams into high-performing success stories.

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Dalands Holding to Launch W Residences Al Marjan Island Co-located with the W Al Marjan Island hotel

Dalands Holding to Launch W Residences Al Marjan IslandCo-located with the W Al Marjan Island hotel, the Residences are expected to debut in Ras Al Khaimah, promising a world-class branded living experience

UAE, 23 June, 2025 – Dalands Holding, in collaboration with Marriott International and with the support of ‘Marjan’, the master developer of freehold property in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the signing of W Residences Al Marjan Island. Set to open in Q4 2027, W Residences Al Marjan Island will be co-located with the W Al Marjan Island hotel, introducing a bold fusion of vibrant hospitality and elevated residential living to one of the UAE’s most iconic beachfront destinations.This milestone marks a new chapter in Dalands Holding’s expansion into the UAE, building on its successful track record of developing boutique resorts and high-end residences.

Arch. Abdulla Al Abdouli, CEO of Marjan, added: “W Residences Al Marjan Island is a significant addition to our expanding portfolio of world-class developments on the island. We are pleased to welcome global brands like W Hotels and leading developers like Dalands Holding who have long-standing credibility as a hospitality-focused developer. This project will further enhance our position as a preferred destination for luxury living and investment, while enriching the cultural and economic landscape of Ras Al Khaimah.”

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Les Roches, Ranked No. 2 Worldwide, Launches New Master of Science in International Hospitality Management Across All Global Campuses

New Master of Science in International Hospitality Management Across All Global Campuses

  • Students can choose from three dynamic campuses as the program will launch in Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches campus in September 2025, followed by Crans-Montana and Marbella in March 2026—each delivering a Swiss-rooted educational model while offering distinct regional perspectives and immersive experiences in luxury hospitality and tourism.
  • Les Roches, ranked No. 2 worldwide in Hospitality & Leisure Management, builds on its legacy of Swiss hospitality education with a new Master’s program recognized by the Swiss Federal Government and accredited by NECHE.
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Three Shurooq hospitality projects ranked among top 10% hotels worldwide

Three Shurooq hospitality projects ranked among top 10% hotels worldwide strengthening Sharjah’s global and regional tourism appeal The Chedi Al Bait, Al Badayer Retreat, and Kingfisher Retreat have earned global recognition for service quality and guest satisfaction, reaffirming Shurooq’s commitment to authentic, luxury hospitality rooted in heritage and nature.


Sharjah, 14 May 2025

In a new achievement that further strengthens Sharjah’s position as a leading and sustainable tourism destination that blends culture, heritage, and luxury, three premium hospitality destinations developed by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) have been ranked among the top 10% of hotels worldwide for 2025. These include The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, Al Badayer Retreat, and Kingfisher Retreat.

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Hilton Partners with WestF5 to Announce Launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Residences

Hilton Partners with WestF5 to Announce Launch of DoubleTree by Hilton Residences, Dubai Jumeirah Garden City

Exclusive Signing Ceremony Sets Stage for Upcoming May Launch of the Project

Dubai, UAE – May 8, 2025: Hilton and WestF5 today signed an agreement to launch DoubleTree by Hilton Residences, Dubai Jumeirah Garden City – a sophisticated new branded residential project. The signing ceremony took place at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah ahead of the project’s upcoming launch later this month. The total project value is estimated at nearly AED 500 Million.

WestF5 is a strategic alliance between the retail powerhouse West Zone Group and real estate investment and development leader Fortune 5. Together they bring decades of proven expertise across retail, hospitality, and property development, with a forward-looking vision to position the DoubleTree by Hilton Residences, Dubai Jumeirah Garden City as a landmark development in an emerging urban hub poised to redefine central Dubai living. By anchoring a globally recognized hospitality brand in one of the city’s most promising new localities, WestF5 is not just meeting demand for branded residences—it is actively shaping the evolution of community-centric urban living in the UAE.

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