More rooms are being offered and even more are coming. Let’s take a look at the brands expanding their footprint in the Middle East.

Hyatt reports 129,000 rooms in the pipeline

Hyatt has reported a whopping 129,000 rooms in the pipeline – a 85% growth since 2017. With 11 hotels in Asia Pacific, nine in the Americas, three in Europe and two in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the company said their commitment to creating the preferred portfolio for high-end guests has resulted in doubling luxury rooms, tripling resort rooms, and quintupling lifestyle rooms since 2017.

The two hotels in MENA are the Hyatt Centric Cairo, which will offer 301 rooms in the city’s western end; and the Andaz Doha, a 312-room hotel in the West Bay area of the city. Both hotels are expected to open in late 2024.

Aman brings Janu to Dubai

Following the success of Janu’s launch in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills in March this year, luxury hotel group Aman has announced plans to open its second Janu branded property, Janu Dubai, in the heart of the Dubai International Financial District (DIFC) in 2027. Designed with nature in mind, the property offering about 150 rooms, fully serviced residences, a member’s club and multiple dining venues will feature expansive outdoor terraces and lush balconies. Guests can look forward to enjoying “sweeping views across the skyline towards the Burj Khalifa on one side and garden views on the other”.

Hilton opens in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

The latest Hilton property in Al Khobar, Hilton Al Khobar King Fahd Causeway, has opened. Situated along the Al Khobar Corniche boasting panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, the hotel offer 344 rooms and suites, ranging from standard and deluxe guest rooms to executive suites, spacious one-bedroom suites, presidential suites, a royal suite and apartments boasting sea views. Facilities include10 multi-purpose meeting rooms, a wellness spa and multiple dining options.