Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways is adding two new destinations to its global network. Starting in summer 2026, the airline will add seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland, and Salalah, Oman. The airline is also adding seasonal flights to Kazan, Russia, starting this December.

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has signed for a new Bvlgari Resort & Mansions in Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2030. Nestled on a private island, the new destination retreat will extend Abu Dhabi’s iconic corniche and will be accessible via a purpose-built bridge or by sea.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will welcome its newest member to the portfolio with the additions of Rosewood Doha in mid July 2025

The Walt Disney Company is partnering with Miral to develop the seventh destination for a Disney themepark at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

Launched last month, these lavish havens of epicurean delights are open at the Plaza Premium Lounge in Dubai International Terminal 3 and the Pearl Lounge at Zayed International Airport Terminal A.

Etihad Airways says it will launch 10 new destinations from Abu Dhabi starting in 2025 as part of the airline’s rapid expansion program. The new destinations include Algiers, Atlanta, Chiang Mai, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Krabi, Medan, Phnom Penh, Taipei and Tunis.

Etihad Airways has confirmed plans to begin flying its Airbus A380 double-decker to Paris Charles de Gaulle, effective 1 November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.

A luxury rail journey is coming to the United Arab Emirates after Etihad Rail and Italian hospitality company, Arsenale SpA, inked an agreement this week for the venture.

Windstar Cruises has added a new Formula 1® experience for its guests, this time at the final race of the 2023 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.

At the beginning of December, Dorchester Collection and Etihad Airways co-hosted a Travel Associates Incentive to Abu Dhabi and Paris.

Nobu Hospitality and the UAE’s Aldar Properties have confirmed plans to create the 5-star Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Abu Dhabi.

Accor continues to expand its luxury portfolio in the United Arab Emirates, revealing plans to open the fifth Rixos property in the emirates before the end of the year.