HOMEGROWN MIDDLE EASTERN HOTEL CHAINS

The Middle East region is slowly but surely overtaking Europe when it comes to the number of new hotel rooms in the pipeline and as that number continues to grow, an emerging trend gathering momentum is the creation of standalone local brands. HN provides an opportunity to get to know these 10 hotel chains a little better.

KSA DUR HOSPITALITY

Makarem Hotels, the Saudi hotel brand owned by Dur Hospitality, announced its strategic expansion plan to increase its portfolio in the Holy Cities of Madinah and Makkah by growing the number of rooms operated by Makarem to more than 5,000 rooms by 2023.

• Makarem Ajyad Makkah hotel

The expansion of Makarem Ajyad Makkah hotel through the development of a new connected tower, expected to be finalized in 2020.

QATAR KATARA HOSPITALITY

While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, Murwab Hotel Group.

• Katara Towers

The project's scope of work consists of a 39-story hotel towers located at Lusail, Qatar. The project includes 614 rooms, a 5-star hotel, a 6-star hotel and branded apartments.

TURKEY RIXOS HOTELS

The Turkey based group owns and operates premium resorts and villas, including city hotels in key regions as diverse as Turkey,

Europe, CIS Countries, North Africa and the Middle East.

• Rixos Saadiyat Island

A luxury hotel located at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The project includes 12 villas, one main restaurant and four a la carte restaurants.

UAE DAMAC PROPERTIES

DAMAC has relationships with Paramount Hotels & Resorts, Italian fashion houses Versace Home and FENDI Casa for branded residential apartments and villas, and The Trump Organization for the development and operations of the Trump International Golf Course, Dubai and The Trump Estates within the AKOYA by DAMAC development.

• Akoya Oxygen Viridis Residences &Hotel Apartments

A 13-story towers which will consist of hotel apartments and residential units.

• Al Fattan Downtown

A mixed use development located in Al Wasl, Dubai, with a 4-star hotel comprising 37 floors.

• Aykon City Hotel & Serviced Residences

The project will feature the 'Aykon Dare', where guests get to walk around the outside of the tower's roof.

• Paramount Tower Hotel & Residences

A luxury hotel and residential tower located at Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.