The past week in the hotel industry has witnessed an array of key developments and openings. Among these are the opening of Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla’s Old Town, a unique hotel aimed at celebrating the cultural legacy of the region, and the first JW Marriott branded residential property in the GCC, JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah.
Other key news were the announcement of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s Al Muntaha as Gault&Millau UAE’s Restaurant of the Year at the third annual Gault&Millau UAE Gala, which took place on the evening of Wednesday, January 31.
Additionally, the MEA Future Leaders Challenge 2024 saw 15 cross-institutional groups comprising final-year students from 23 hospitality and tourism schools from the Middle East and Africa visit Dubai for the finals of the initiative.
MEA Future Leaders Challenge 2024: Winners to benefit from expert mentorship
The MEA Future Leaders Challenge 2024 saw 15 cross-institutional groups comprising final-year students from 23 hospitality and tourism schools from the Middle East and Africa visit Dubai for the finals of the initiative. The event recognised aspiring hospitality talent, giving them the chance to take part in five group coaching sessions with industry professionals, as well as being recognised with certificates and trophies for their hard work.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s Al Muntaha is Gault&Millau UAE’s Restaurant of the Year
Fine dining critique guide Gault&Millau UAE has named Burj Al Arab Jumeirah’s Al Muntaha as its Restaurant of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made at the third annual Gault&Millau UAE Gala, which took place on the evening of Wednesday, January 31. The glittering industry event saw 200 of the UAE’s F&B industry leaders in attendance, with chefs from the country’s very best restaurants in attendance, alongside restaurant managers, sommeliers and restaurateurs.
WOW Resorts unveils AED4.8 Billion JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah
Following the announcement of a collaboration with Marriott International in November 2023, WOW Resorts unveiled the JW Marriott Residences & JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort in Ras Al Khaimah. Al Marjan Island will be the home to the first JW Marriott branded residential property in the GCC. Anwar Aman, co-founder & co-CEO of WOW Resorts, said: “This venture marks just the beginning of an exciting journey for WOW Resorts in the UAE. With more awe-inspiring projects in the pipeline, we are poised to redefine hospitality and real estate in this thriving market.”
Jumeirah Group honoured at Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2024
One of of the UAE’s most successful Hospitality companies was recognised at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2024. Our sister title held the glittering event at Atlantis The Royal, and welcomed more than 300 leaders from across a number of industries. An independent panel of judges, from business, professional, and academic fields in the Middle East, decided upon the winners. The auditors announced the winners live during the ceremony, with the results unknown until that moment, even by the Arabian Business team.
Kerten Hospitality opens Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla
Kerten Hospitality announced the opening of Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla’s Old Town, a unique hotel aimed at celebrating the cultural legacy of the region. Opened on January 21 and located 35 km from AlUla International Airport, the property is an accessible gateway to the region’s historical and artistic wonders in AlUla’s Old Town. Crafted from the same ancient materials and architectural techniques as the restored mud brick buildings of the area, Dar Tantora The House Hotel will provide an immersion into the heritage of AlUla.
Atlantis Dubai releases native marine species to support conservation efforts in the Arabian Gulf
Atlantis Dubai, as part of its commitment to marine conservation through the Atlantis Atlas Project, recently released four honeycomb stingrays and ten Arabian carpet sharks into the Arabian Gulf. This initiative is a continuation of their ongoing support for conservation efforts and dedication to the local environment. The Arabian Gulf hosts a variety of threatened marine species, including sharks, rays, and fish, making such efforts crucial.