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Dubai, UAE – Off-plan sales in Dubai’s residential property sector have hit another new record, with 42,000 transactions between July and September 2025, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Off-plan properties accounted for 76% of all residential sales in Q3, with transactions up almost 24% on the same period last year, the company said. Total residential […]

Off-plan property sales in Dubai rose to an all-time high in the third quarter of 2025, with 42,000 units sold and transaction values reaching AED 138 billion, according to consultancy Cavendish Maxwell. The figure marks a 24 per cent increase year-on-year and means off-plan properties now make up three-quarters of all residential transactions in the city. The surge comes as […]

Muscat, the capital of Oman, ranks among the top trending destinations for 79 percent of travellers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who intend to take as many or more holidays in 2026 as they did in 2025, according to Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report. The report, based on Marriott Bonvoy’s booking data, also highlights […]

The capital, Muscat, is among the trending destinations for four in five (79 percent) travellers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) who plan to go on more or the same number of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, the Marriott Bonvoy said in its 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report. According to Marriott Bonvoy’s booking data analysis, other […]

Dubai was officially recognised as the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere, demonstrating its commitment to accessible and inclusive tourism. The Emirate’s safety credentials also received global recognition, with Dubai placing third and Abu Dhabi first in Numbeo’s city-level safety index, reinforcing the UAE’s position as one of the world’s safest destinations. This reputation for safety and inclusivity […]

Oman’s hospitality sector is entering a new era, with plans to add 9,600 new hotel rooms by 2030, according to a recent market performance report by property consultant Cavendish Maxwell. This expansion will boost the country’s existing inventory of 36,000 rooms by over 25 per cent, with 2,600 keys scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The growth underscores […]

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 […]