Shurooq will convert a pearl merchant’s 19th century family home into a 12-key wing of The Chedi Al Bait hotel, and will develop 13 houses in the 100-year old Najd Al Meqsar mountain village into heritage-style hotel units
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Dubai Holding reveals special offers as Hatta Resorts and Hatta Wadi Hub open for first time during Ramadan
Here’s a look at all the adrenaline-pumped activities for adults and children at Dubai Holding’s Hatta Wadi Hub that will remain open during Ramadan
Arabian Travel Market
Sustainable tourism: Is it ‘niche’ or the next big thing?
Coronavirus has created a ‘golden’ opportunity for green tourism in the region but investors, unlike Middle East policy makers, are not biting yet, panellists at Arabian Travel Market 2021 agree
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In pictures: Shurooq re-opens its leisure and eco-tourism destinations across Sharjah
Shurooq has announced the completion of a sterilization and disinfection drive across its properties, and has opened its doors to their popular leisure and entertainment destinations.
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Video: How waste is dealt with on the world’s largest cruise ship
The 6,600 passengers on board the world’s largest cruise ship produce a lot of trash.
Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre
In pictures: Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Wildlife Centre in Al Dhaid
The nature reserves and specialised educational centres are key components of Sharjah’s strategy, promoting the preserving of ecosystems and conserving the biological diversity of wildlife.
Al Faya Lodge
Gallery: Al Faya Lodge at Mleiha archaeological site in Sharjah
The project is the latest addition to the Sharjah Collection – a group of boutique hotels and desert retreats located in key locations across the emirate, spearheaded by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq).
Al-Ula
Saudi Arabia targets $20bn in investment for Al Ula site
Saudi government eventually hopes to attract as many as 2 million visitors to the Nabatean archaeological site
Dubai Municipality
In pictures: Dubai ruler visits Hatta
Sheikh Mohammed, has ordered concerned government entities the speedup of execution of projects related to Hatta’s comprehensive development plan, that seeks to turn the city into a key touristic and investment hub that offers all requirements for decent life its residents.
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Saudi Arabia reveals plan for new eco-tourism project
Public Investment Fund says it will set up a company to work on the Wadi Al Disah Development Project