Category: Saudi Arabia

New ultra-luxury yacht club set to compete with Monaco and the Caribbean

New ultra-luxury yacht club set to compete with Monaco and the Caribbean

By on May 23, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel
AMAALA, the ultra-luxury development located along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast, has revealed its iconic design for the new Triple Bay Yacht Club, set to compete with Monaco and the Caribbean.
SAUDIA launch brand new in-flight entertainment system

SAUDIA launch brand new in-flight entertainment system

By on May 09, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has officially revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which started today, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new IFE system will further transform SAUDIA’s onboard experience with over 5,000 hours of HD content, including, but not limited to, Western and Eastern films and
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Jan 23, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Hotels, Middle East, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Road Travel, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive regular updates from A Luxury Travel Blog, please make sure you subscribe to our mailing list. Saudi Arabia to convert palaces to luxury hotels Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud has launched Boutique
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 08, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Feb 16, 2020 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Health & Safety, Maldives, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 13, 2019 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, North America, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, USA, Wisconsin
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Beyond the headlines: the hidden treasures of the Middle East

Beyond the headlines: the hidden treasures of the Middle East

By on Jun 15, 2019 in Attractions, Bahrain, Going Out, Kuwait, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
What we often hear of the Middle East isn’t always positive, which is a shame as there is so much waiting to be discovered in this halal friendly part of the world. What many travellers have yet to explore is what’s behind the headlines often making the rounds on the TV or the internet. This
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Sep 30, 2018 in Accessories, Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, Worldwide
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
5 of the world's most remote destinations

5 of the world's most remote destinations

By on Feb 27, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Canada, Chile, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Polar Regions, Regions, Saudi Arabia, South America, Speciality Travel
Sometimes there are times in which you might wish to get away from it all… the stresses and woes of daily life. Seek out these remote destinations and you can be guaranteed to enjoy some peaceful solitude! Here are 5 of the world’s most remote places to lose yourself. Easter Island, Chile Surrounded by the
The first building in the world to break the 1,000 metre mark

The first building in the world to break the 1,000 metre mark

By on Aug 23, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Real Estate, Regions, Saudi Arabia
The world’s tallest buildings are reaching dizzy heights. Currently the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which stands at 828 metres high, is the world’s highest. Compare that with the Shard which stands at ‘just’ 244 metres and yet is the tallest in Western Europe, and you begin to get a sense of just how tall some

A quick look at at the surroundings of the InterContinental Al Ahsa

By on Dec 01, 2012 in Accommodation, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Saudi Arabia, Travel Miscellany, Videos
A member of the concierge team at the InterContinental Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia takes you on a tour of the hotel and the region. Some highlights of the video include Dehliz Café, Ibrahim Palace Museum, Alaez jewellery shop, the Al-Jawharia Dates Factory (supported by Al Ahsa’s vast number of palm trees), Dolce chocolate shop, and
Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

By on Apr 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Business Travel, Egypt, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
The Rocco Forte Collection – which currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe –  has revealed that its first property in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi this Autumn. It will be followed by a 146-bedroom property opening in Jeddah in 2011, a 90 All-suite Golf, Spa & Villa Resort
Swissôtel to debut in the Middle East

Swissôtel to debut in the Middle East

By on Nov 24, 2009 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel
Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts‘ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. The new Swissôtel Makkah is going to have 1571 guest rooms, including 88 suites, spread over 53 floors, with half of all the
Unprecedented 2010 world cruise itinerary from Crystal Cruises

Unprecedented 2010 world cruise itinerary from Crystal Cruises

By on Sep 22, 2008 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Iran, Kuwait, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel
Voted World’s Best more than any other cruise line by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises has set an exotic new course with a unique Middle Eastern twist for its 15th annual World Cruise set for 2010. The detailed 108-day itinerary, featuring maiden visits to Iran,

Private dining at Rosewood Corniche

By on Aug 27, 2008 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Travel Miscellany
One of Jeddah’s leading luxury hotels, the Rosewood Corniche, will be offering private dining suites for guests during Ramadan. Three VIP suites will feature private dining rooms in which diners will be served Iftar and Sohour meals created especially for the suite guests. Each suite has its own Majlis, decorated in the style of a

Oil money heading for Vietnam's luxury hotel industry?

By on Aug 19, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam
Middle Eastern companies from Saudia Arabia and UAE are said to be investing in Vietnam’s luxury hotel sector. Saudi’s Jehan Holding Group is expected to invest US$1 billion in a high-end resort in Da Lat, whilst Dubai’s Kingdom Hotels Investments has made an agreement with the central Da Nang government to develop a $60-million resort