Dorchester Collection has revealed the name of its highly-anticipated addition in Dubai will be The Lana.’Lana’ is derived from the Arabic expression meaning ‘for us’ and the Hawaiian ‘floating gently in calm water’, and pays homage to the hotel’s location beside the Dubai Creek and the Marasi Marina.

In line with the restoration of Emirates’ network and upsurge in travel demand, passengers travelling in premium cabins as well as Skywards members in select membership tiers will have access to more than 120 lounges by February.

Carnival Corporation, the parent company of ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn, has celebrated the official opening of Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal – the new main cruise port in the emirate. Several of Carnival Corporation’s executives joined developer, Shamal Holding, for a walk-through of the facility.

Jumeirah Group has unveiled Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, its latest signature resort that will be an exclusive addition to its beachfront hotel portfolio in Dubai.

Kempinski Hotels will manage what it says is the world’s first “Floating Sea Palace Resort” in Dubai. Kempinski Floating Palace will be a floating building around which 12 likewise floating luxury villas are grouped. Each villa has the ability to sail independently to other anchorage points.

MSC Cruises hosted a naming ceremony of MSC Virtuosa in Dubai over the weekend, overseen once again by Hollywood actress Sophia Loren as Godmother (for the 17th time). It was the second christening of an MSC Cruises’ ship within a week, as MSC Seashore was named at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve last week.

Dubai Tourism has been merged with Dubai Economy to become a new entity known as Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.

The St. Regis Downtown, Dubai has opened as the newest jewel in the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts global portfolio, and second in the emirate in five months.

Jumeirah Group has launched a brand-new hotel tour, Inside Burj Al Arab, a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that will allow visitors to finally discover the most prestigious and inaccessible spaces inside Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is set to open the first resort on the manmade World Islands archipelago in Dubai in Q4 2021.

Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has a new landmark location in Dubai after a three-year hiatus with the opening this week of The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm.