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How Dubai is Leading the...
The emirate, which recently celebrated reaching the milestone of 150,000 hotel guestrooms, is aggressively expanding its inventory to accommodate visitors.
Sep 29, 2024Dubai named top global...
Emirate earns title for second year running in Savills Executive Nomad Index, which surveys the strengths and weaknesses of 25 top destinations worldwide.
Sep 22, 2024Dubai breaks more...
Dubai’s tourism sector has continued its record-breaking run from 2023, setting another new benchmark for international arrivals in the January-July period.
Sep 15, 2024Dubai property market breaks...
City’s real estate sector sets highest monthly benchmarks for sales volumes and values in more than a decade as investors flock to capitalise on growth.
Sep 04, 2024Hatta: Pioneering sustainable...
Renowned for its breathtaking mountain vistas and proud Arabian heritage dating back 3,000 years, Hatta is spearheading Dubai’s sustainable tourism push, providing a showcase for how contemporary development can seamlessly integrate with environmental conservation and the preservation of cultural traditions.
Aug 29, 2024Dubai tourism boom pays...
Dubai's hotel sector has enjoyed one of its best half-yearly performances to date, with the industry reporting strong gains across all key metrics on the back of record-breaking growth in international visitor arrivals and continued expansion of the city's hotel infrastructure.
Aug 22, 2024Dubai ‘the world’s most...
Dubai has been named the world’s most popular city on TikTok, racking up a staggering 29.7 million posts in the first half of this year, according to the 2024 TikTok Travel Index published by travel specialist Bounce. The UAE, with Dubai leading the way, was also named the number one most-watched destination in 2024, according to Bounce.
Aug 15, 2024Dubai breaks record for...
Dubai’s tourism sector broke more records in the first half of 2024, with the city welcoming 9.31 million international overnight visitors in the first six months of the year, up 9% on the previous benchmark set in H1, 2023, according to the latest data published by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Aug 04, 2024Dubai boosts reputation as...
Emirate praised for its investments in key sectors including healthcare and education in latest EIU liveability report Dubai has enhanced its status as one of...
Jul 29, 2024
IHG Signs Agreement with...
IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a new Vignette Collection property which is set to be the tallest all-hotel tower in the world when it opens in Dubai next year. The agreement will see the launch of Ciel, Vignette Collection, offering an unsurpassed lifestyle experience in the Marina.
Sep 26, 2024The First Group Appoints Nick...
The First Group Hospitality, a subsidiary of The First Group, Dubai’s renowned Hotel Developer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Patmore as the Managing Director for Ciel, Dubai Marina.
Aug 13, 2024Tribute Portfolio Debuts in...
Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels – welcomes its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Dubai.
May 14, 2024The First Group’s Family of...
An elevated dining experience awaits with flavourful plant-based delights, including The Blacksmith Bar & Eatery, Brambles, Local, Aaliya Shisha Lounge, and many more
Jan 17, 2024The First Group and Charge&Go...
The First Group, one of the UAE’s leading hospitality innovators, has announced a game-changing partnership with Charge&Go, an EV solution by e&, which is set to redefine travel and eco-consciousness.
Oct 25, 2023The First Group strengthens...
The First Collection Waterfront aims to redefine upscale urban hospitality, scheduled to open doors in Q4 2023
Sep 07, 2023Ciel by The First Group on...
365-metre Skyscraper Nears Completion as Superstructure Reaches 99% and MEP Work 80%
Mar 21, 2023The First Group elevates the...
Soluna Beach Club gives exclusive access to guests of The First Group’s hospitality portfolio of owned and operated brands and select partners.
Mar 20, 2023Environmentalism was taken to...
The First Group Hotels to introduce eco-friendly supplies eliminating more than 400,000 plastic waste containers
Jan 12, 2023