13 hotel openings in Q4 2025 that you should know about

2. Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, UAE

As Mandarin Oriental’s second hotel in the UAE, this property features 259 rooms and suites, highlighted by a Royal Penthouse with a private theatre and Japanese marble bathtub, and also offers 10 international dining venues, a two-storey wellness space, three pools and a helipad for discreet VIP arrivals. For more information, see Mandarin-oriental-downtown-dubai-uae

3. Parvara, Fujairah, UAE

Located high in Fujairah’s Jabal al-Hamri mountains, Parvara is an all-inclusive, off-grid luxury retreat featuring private pavilions with butler service, outdoor dining from fire-cooked feasts to Arabic-inspired breakfasts, and curated experiences ranging from sunrise yoga to Emirati crafts. For more information, see first-look-parvara-fujairah-uae 

4. Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas, Hatta, UAE

Focusing on outdoor living, this retreat overlooking Hatta Dam features 50 airstream trailers with views of the valley and lake, a range of dining from food trucks to open-air barbecues, wellness facilities including hot and cold therapy, an infinity pool and restorative rituals, and a variety of outdoor experiences from hiking to kayaking. For more information, see Our-habitas-to-make-uae-debut

 

Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas, Hatta, UAE

 

5. Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Following a three-month transformation, this RAK-located resort reopened with 300 refurbished rooms and suites, including three-bedroom configurations, alongside new F&B offerings including The Herbarium, Ras Al Khaimah’s first fully vegan and vegetarian restaurant, plus updated wellness facilities. For more information, see Pullman-resort-al-marjan-island-reopens

 

Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island

6. Barceló Business Bay Dubai

This four-star lifestyle property in the heart of the city, just moments from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, features 230 rooms, several dining options, including a sports bar and outdoor shisha venue, and a rooftop pool and wellness area offering signature treatments. For more information, see barcelo-expands-uae-portfolio

 

Barceló Business Bay Dubai

 

7. InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, Shura Island, Saudi Arabia

Set in the heart of Shura Island along Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, this minimalist resort features 178 rooms and 32 suites, including beachfront and lagoon-facing options, offering uninterrupted views over vibrant coral reefs and flourishing mangroves. Dining is spread across five venues, while leisure facilities include an outdoor pool, private beach, spa, kids’ club and water pursuits, including diving trips to the world’s fourth-largest coral reef. For more information, see intercontinental-the-red-sea-resort

 

InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, Shura Island, Saudi Arabia

 

8. The Red Sea Edition, Shura Island, Saudi Arabia

Set along pristine white sands on Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, The Red Sea Edition on Shura Island comprises low-lying stone and wooden pavilions housing 240 contemporary guest rooms, including 53 one- and two-bedroom suites, complemented by a private beach, outdoor pools, a spa and gym, multiple lounges, and sea- and pool-front dining venues. For more information, see The-red-sea-edition-hotel-opens

 

The Red Sea Edition, Shura Island, Saudi Arabia

9. Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha, Qatar

Located in West Bay with views over the Corniche and minutes from Doha’s main attractions, Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers offers 342 rooms, suites, serviced apartments and Vitality Rooms focused on wellbeing, complemented by 10 dining venues and Alpine-inspired wellness, including natural treatments and fitness classes such as aero yoga and aqua biking. For more information, see Swissotel-debuts-in-doha

 

Swissôtel Corniche Park Towers Doha, Qatar

 

10. Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences, Bahrain
Opened in December, this family-friendly property next to Bahrain City Centre Mall in the Seef District offers 594 studios, suites and penthouses, each designed with fully equipped kitchens to support longer stays, complemented by four restaurants and lounges, three swimming pools, a wellness centre and dedicated kids’ and teens’ clubs. For more information, see Bahrain-city-centre-hotel

 

Hilton Bahrain City Centre Hotel & Residences, Bahrain

 

11. The Florentin by Althoff Collection, Frankfurt

Nestled in Frankfurt’s leafy Sachsenhausen district, a short walk from the River Main and museum quarter, this hotel occupies the historic Villa Speyer, seamlessly blending heritage architecture with contemporary, minimalist design. It features 147 rooms, including nine signature suites, a tranquil Garden Courtyard, three dining venues, an indoor pool, fitness centre and spa. For more information, see the-florentin-hotel-opens-in-frankfurt 

 

 

The Florentin by Althoff Collection, Frankfurt

 

12. Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma, Italy

Located on Via Veneto, just a short stroll from the city’s cultural landmarks, the former Grand Hotel has been reimagined into a 117-room sanctuary, complete with a Nobu restaurant that includes a sushi counter and a bar, and a marble-clad wellness area and a rooftop terrace. For more information, see nobu-debuts-in-italy-with-rome-opening 

 

Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Roma, Italy

 

13. The Carlton Milan, Italy

Following a €60-million transformation, The Carlton Milan reopened in the heart of the city’s fashion district, with 71 rooms and suites styled as refined private residences, alongside three culinary experiences, an Irene Forte Spa, featuring a sauna, steam, sensory showers and sound beds, and a winter garden. For more information, see the-carlton-milan-italy 

 

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