Resorts World Cruises’ Resorts World One has started sailing from new homeport Dubai, its inaugural Middle East season, with the 1800-guest vessel to offer three times weekly cruises to Gulf destinations.

The world’s largest beach club will open for business in December 2024, with the vast Sirene by GAIA part of the newly developed J1 Beach in Dubai’s Jumeirah.

Qantas Frequent Flyers will soon have access to more international reward seats and new destinations, as the national carrier launches a partnership with Oman Air.

Dorchester Collection will open a second property in Dubai, partnering with developer OMNIYAT on a new groundbreaking mixed-use coastal project named The Alba.

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, the intimate resort within Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, has unveiled its reimagined collection of Arabian Houses.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa is set to launch a collection of highly-anticipated Desert Pool Villas. Opening on 1 October 2024, the Villas continue the cathartic narration that seamlessly blends natural surroundings and modern luxury hospitality in the heart of the desert.

Aman Group has signed a second development in Dubai, with Janu Dubai anticipated to open in 2027. The ultra-luxury hospitality group recently unveiled plans for Aman Dubai which will be set in a prime location directly on Jumeirah Beach, also slated to debut in 2027.

Emirates is offering its First class or Business class Australian travellers planning a winter getaway to Europe, the Middle East, West Asia or the Americas a complimentary two night stay in Dubai at the 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central.

Virtuoso hosted its annual Symposium in Dubai last week with more than 400 of the industry’s top professionals from 37 countries in attendance, including a strong contingent of Virtuosos from Australia.

Address Hotels & Resorts has officially welcomed guests to its newest addition in the centre of Dubai – Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel by Emaar Hospitality Group.

Designs for a new AED$128 billion passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, the next growth phase at Dubai World Central (DWC), have been approved by the ruler of Dubai, giving a green light for work to commence on the monumental project.

The highly-anticipated Dior Spa has opened its doors at The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, heralding a new era of indulgence and marking a significant milestone for the hotel.