IIFA 2027 returns to Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena with Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor
The two-day awards event at Yas Island marks the fourth time Abu Dhabi has hosted the ceremony, with tickets on sale September 18.
DestinationsLead
UAE launches Visit UAE identity and Grand Tour multi-emirate platform
Ministry of Economy and Tourism announces unified national tourism brand alongside itineraries of up to 14 days across all seven emirates.
What is opening
AMAALA Yacht Club opens with 7,900 sq m facility on Red Sea coast
The club forms part of AMAALA Marina Village, expanding marine tourism infrastructure at the Saudi giga-destination.
Dubai Basketball unveils adidas jerseys for 2026/27 season
The ABA League champions introduce home and away kits ahead of their second EuroLeague campaign.
The desk reads
Hospitality Capital
Etihad Airways targets 200-aircraft fleet by 2030 with $20bn investment
Hospitality Capital
Etihad Airways unveils A330 First Class suites with 32-inch screens
Hospitality Capital
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club marks 50 years with Al Khail Square project
Hospitality Capital
Tashas Group secures AED80m Arada backing for 20-site expansion
The record
Every announced MENA hotel, resort and destination project, with announced versus delivered tracked over time.
31
Rows tracked
3 September 2026
Verified as at
monthly
Cadence
13
Fields per row
| Project | Country | Location | Developer or owner | Operator or brand | Slip, quarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Med Musandam | Oman | Musandam Governorate | Omran Group | Club Med | |
| Nammos Ras El Hekma | Egypt | Wadi Yemm precinct, Ras El Hekma, North Coast | Modon Holding | Nammos Hotels & Resorts | |
| Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay | Saudi Arabia | Triple Bay, AMAALA | Red Sea Global | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | |
| Montage Ras El Hekma | Egypt | Wadi Yemm precinct, Ras El Hekma, Mediterranean coast | Modon Holding | Montage Hotels & Resorts | |
| Disneyland Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | Yas Island, Abu Dhabi | Miral | Miral (operations); The Walt Disney Company (creative design and operational oversight) | |
| Six Flags Qiddiya City | Saudi Arabia | Qiddiya City, 40 minutes from Riyadh | Qiddiya Investment Company | Six Flags Entertainment Corporation | |
| Wynn Al Marjan Island | United Arab Emirates | Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah | Marjan, RAK Hospitality Holding and Wynn Resorts | Wynn Resorts | |
| Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection | United Arab Emirates | Dubai Marina, Dubai | The First Group | Vignette Collection (IHG), managed by The First Group Hospitality |
Rows for the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia record dated data only: announced value, announced date, current recorded status and status date, each with its source. No derived field is computed for those rows.
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Across the desks
Emirates cancels Dubai-Jakarta flights as volcanic ash closes airport
Dubai shared housing permits now required for multi-tenant villas
Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri operates heritage-themed resort in Abu Dhabi canal district
Emirates A350 Premium Economy adds electric privacy screen at 20-inch width
The desks
Faith Travel Desk
Faith-led travel as an industry: operators, capacity and economics
Luxury and Design DeskHomegrown luxury and design with MENA as producer
Hospitality Capital DeskWho funds hotels, resorts and operators, at what return
Destinations DeskGiga-destination economics: NEOM, Red Sea, AlUla, Diriyah, Ras El Hekma and what is opening