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January 2, 2026

Aleph Hospitality has been appointed to manage the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, a new 84-key property owned by AREA Investment and Real Estate scheduled to open in 2027. This venture strengthens Aleph’s relationship with Hilton, making this their third Tapestry Collection management contract.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a key management agreement with a SEDCO Capital-managed investment fund for the Hotel Indigo Grand Square Jeddah, marking a significant entry into the Kingdom's growing lifestyle travel segment. This 150-key hotel will serve as the core hospitality component of the Grand Square mixed-use project, a major urban development integrating retail and office spaces.
The Grand, York has completed a £2.8 million renovation to launch SubRosa, a state-of-the-art new spa located within the hotel’s historic vault. The spa offers a unique wellness concept blending global traditions, such as Moroccan-inspired marocMaroc rituals, with scientifically advanced products, notably becoming the first spa in the North of England to offer SeaBody’s marine bioactive treatments.
Modon has unveiled Bashayer, the first ultra-exclusive waterfront community on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, offering views of Al Bateen Beach and the city skyline. The community is linked by a 3.5-kilometre waterfront promenade and a linear park, marking the next stage in Hudayriyat Island’s growth as a major integrated lifestyle destination.
Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, has finalised a SAR 29 million contract with Q Saudi for the development and operation of an integrated logistics centre at Yanbu Commercial Port. The new facility, covering 120,490 square metres, is a key component of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, designed to elevate Saudi Arabia's global logistics standing. The project is expected to deliver significant economic returns, including attracting crucial investments from international logistics firms and creating new employment opportunities. Additionally, it will boost cargo handling volumes and enhance the overall operational efficiency of the Yanbu Commercial Port, a long-established gateway on the Red Sea.
RAK Properties has concluded its 20th anniversary year with the unveiling of Nura, a luxury resort-style residential project on Raha Island's Downtown Mina. The development features 312 units across two modern towers, offering a range of studios to four-bed penthouses with strong investment and rental appeal. Nura is centrally positioned, blending contemporary architecture inspired by the constant interaction of land and sea with a wide array of premium amenities.

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