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Muscat: Traditionally serving domestic tourists, farm villas in Oman possess significant potential to attract international visitors seeking authentic and experiential stays. In an interview, Ali Siddiqui, Research Manager at Cavendish Maxwell, emphasized the need for upgrading these properties. “To appeal to international guests, facilities must meet global hospitality standards for comfort and hygiene, and adopt professional digital booking platforms,” he […]

Dubai’s hotel industry has expanded significantly, reaching nearly 152,300 rooms across 818 hotels by August 2025. This growth is accompanied by increased occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) compared to the same period in the previous year, according to Cavendish Maxwell, a prominent real estate advisory group. The report highlights that from January to August 2025, hotel occupancy averaged 78.5%, […]

Dubai : Dubai’s hotel inventory grew to almost 152,300 rooms across 818 hotels in the first eight months of 2025, with occupancy and average daily rates (ADR) also increasing compared with the same period last year, according to new research by leading real estate advisory group, Cavendish Maxwell. Between January and August, premium segments accounted for the majority of supply, with […]

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, along with other GCC countries, stands to benefit from the GCC Unified Tourist Visa, which aims to simplify travel across member states. The pilot launch of the Unified GCC Visa is expected by the year-end, according to top sources. Ali Siddiqui, Research Manager, Cavendish Maxwell, said, “Complementing this initiative, the upcoming Oman–UAE Hafeet Rail will […]

Dubai’s commercial property market delivered a nuanced performance in the first half of 2025, as per a report by Cavendish Maxwell. The report, published in October 2025, showcases divergent trends between the retail and warehouse sectors. While overall retail sales and rental activity softened year-on-year, specific segments, particularly the ready retail and warehousing, continued to show resilience, supported by shifting consumer behaviour, […]

The value of MENA’s hospitality market is set to grow from US$310 billion in 2025 to more than US$487 billion by 2032, according to data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, Madinat Jumeirah Dubai, 27-29 October. The travel and tourism sector is projected to contribute US$367 billion to the Middle East economy and support 7.7 million jobs […]

Dubai’s real estate market continues to outperform global counterparts, driven by a unique combination of population growth, strong foreign investment, a booming off-plan segment, and shifting lifestyle preferences in the post-pandemic era. According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), approximately 94,700 investors entered the market in the first half of 2025, marking a 26 per cent increase year-on-year. Notably, 59,000 were […]

The Middle East and North Africa’s hospitality market is set to surge from $310bn in 2025 to over $487bn by 2032, driven by record tourism growth and a development pipeline unmatched in the region’s history, according to new data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025, taking place in Dubai from October 27–29. The World Travel and Tourism Council […]

Dubai is on track to rank among the world’s top three travel destinations in the fourth quarter of 2025, joining Tokyo and London, according to new data from ForwardKeys. The travel analytics firm from Amadeus reports a 6% year-on-year increase in forward bookings for international arrivals to Dubai, positioning the city to capture 2.2% of all global tourist arrivals between […]

Dubai, UAE: Leading Dubai-based real estate advisory group and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell, has appointed two new advisory board members to support its ongoing growth strategy in the Middle East.  Robin Williamson MRICS and Colin Wright MRICS join board members Jay Grant, Founder of Cavendish Maxwell, Nick Witty, Group Chief Executive Officer and Jessica Taylor, Group Chief Operating Officer as the company […]