The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has announced visa-free entry policies for Indian nationals, effective June 8, 2025
Travel & Hospitality
Dubai issues new passport stamps for Eid Al Adha 2025 travellers
The stamps, bearing the phrase “Eid in Dubai”, are being issued to passengers arriving through Dubai Airports and the Hatta border crossing
Five Holdings
Dubai’s FIVE Holdings mulls IPO and listing in London or New York: Report
Founder and Chairman Kabir Mulchandani has always looked at Dubai for primary listing, but a Reuters report says it could be an international exchange
Arabian Travel Market
Middle East tourism spend to hit $350bn by 2030 amid luxury, sports, and business travel boom
Tourism spending in the Middle East is set to surge by a further 50 per cent by 2030
Abu Dhabi
UAE homegrown chicken brand BonBird opens in Abu Dhabi
BonBird’s expansion into the UAE capital at Gardens Plaza in Khalifa City marks a major step in the brand’s growth journey
Aviation
Emirates to resume Dubai to Damascus flights
Emirates flights from Dubai to Damascus were suspended in 2012 and resume this month
Abu Dhabi
UAE burger brand Pickl announces new Abu Dhabi branch
The new branch, located in Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa City, marks a major milestone for Pickl
Eid Al Adha
Revealed: Eid Al Adha 2025 top destinations for UAE travellers
According to recent data, there has been a noticeable increase in early travel planning, with strong interest in both short-haul getaways and long-haul destinations
Al Marjan Island
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas-style UAE expansion
Arabian Business was among the first publications granted access to insights into Wynn’s operations in Las Vegas
Hyatt
Hyatt eyes Middle East growth as Q1 revenues increase
Hyatt looks to triple Saudi portfolio of hotels as it eyes growth in the Middle East
Aviation
Saudi Arabia’s flynas launches Riyadh to Damascus flights to boost Syria tourism
Flynas to launch Riyadh to Damascus flights to boost Saudi-Syria connectivity
25hours Hotels
Egypt to get its first 25hours Hotel in West Cairo
The hotel is launched through a partnership between Majid Al Futtaim and Ennismore, marking the 25hours brand’s entry into the Egyptian market
MENA
Seed Group partners with B2B travel platform Tumodo to advance UAE business travel management
In the coming months, the alliance will empower regional and UAE-based businesses with next- generation corporate travel solutions
Brand View
Inside ADDarah’s vision for transformative hospitality
Khaled Alba Hussain, Head of Hospitality at ADDarah, on how the luxury venue is blending cultural storytelling, operational rigour, and immersive design to elevate Saudi Arabia’s event experience
Brand View
Best restaurants in ICD Brookfield Place: Dubai’s most elite dining destination
Discover the top fine dining spots in ICD Brookfield Place — where business meets culinary excellence in DIFC
China
China announces visa-free travel for Saudi, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
China has announced visa-free travel for all GCC nationals
aseer
Saudi real estate: ARDARA to launch lifestyle community in Al Wadi with luxury hotels and homes
Aseer Governor and ARDARA announce new luxury community in Al Wadi, Saudi Arabia