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Marking 17 years at Atlantis, The Palm, one of the region’s most recognised and visited attractions has undergone a major transformation, reopening as the Lost World Aquarium — Dubai’s only marine-themed entertainment destination of its scale. The reimagined experience honours the aquarium’s legacy while introducing a new era of immersive storytelling, advanced audiovisual technology and enhanced educational content designed to deepen public understanding of marine life and conservation. Inspired by the mythology of Atlantis and its guardian Poseidon, the narrative-driven journey highlights the importance of protecting marine ecosystems for future generations.

Throughout December, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai welcomes guests to usher in the new year with exclusive year-end celebrations designed for larger parties, offering special rates for tables of up to 40 guests across the five-star hotel’s venues. The hotel will also host a grand New Year’s Eve Gala, themed ‘Golden Era’,on the House of Celebrations’ terrace overlooking the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Water Canal – a glamorous evening adorned in black, gold, and silver. With a distinctive atmosphere and live entertainment at each venue, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai promises an unforgettable close to the year.

This festive season, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai invites guests to embrace the spirit of celebration through a series of enchanting experiences set against panoramic views of the Dubai Water Canal and Burj Khalifa. From indulgent Christmas feasts and elegant afternoon teas to bespoke gifting collections, the House of Celebration transforms into a haven of opulent traditions, contemporary elegance, and signature St. Regis grandeur.

This winter, Novotel Dubai Al Barsha invites guests to elevate their evenings with “Sip & Dip” at Deck Se7en, the hotel’s chic rooftop lounge that blends Italian culinary flair, panoramic skyline views, and laid-back elegance.

Accor, a global hospitality leader with a portfolio of more than 5,700 properties across 110+ countries, is pleased to announce the signing of the Creekside Hotel in Dubai, one of the city’smost iconic hospitality and sporting landmarks.Owned by Dubai Duty Free and operated by United Hospitality Management, the hotel will join the Accor network under a white-label franchise agreement before being fully repositioned and added to the MGallery Collection following a detailed renovation plan.

The legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), managed by Accor Hotels, is all set to participate in the 45th edition of the World Travel Market London (WTM London) from 4-6 November 2025 at London’s Excel exhibition and convention centre. As one of Dubai’s most iconic hospitality landmarks and only floating hotel, QE2 will engage with international industry leaders, trade buyers and destination partners.

Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai is delighted to announce a heartfelt sustainability initiative, the Terrace Garden Creation taking place at the property this October. In line with Marriott International’s global sustainability vision, the hotel’s associates will come together to transform an open terrace space into a thriving green garden.

This Halloween, Anise at InterContinental Dubai Festival City invites guests to step into a world of eerie enchantment and indulge in a dining experience where global flavours take a thrilling twist. Set against the dazzling backdrop of Dubai Creek, Anise’s celebrated international buffet transforms into a spellbinding celebration filled with festive flair, inventive dishes, and unforgettable ambience.

This Halloween, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek invites you to face your fears and celebrate the year’s most chilling weekend with a trio of terrifyingly fun events across the hotel’s restaurants and venues. From eerie evenings by the creek to a wickedly delightful family brunch, guests can expect haunting décor, themed bites, and ghostly good times from Friday, 31 October to Saturday, 1 November 2025.

Hotels across Dubai’s heritage districts are reporting a strong upswing in bookings ahead of the Diwali festive period, underscoring sustained travel demand and renewed regional visitor confidence. According to internal data from the Accor Cluster: Dubai Deira & Dubai Gold District, overall occupancy across the portfolio climbed to around 82% in October, with average daily rates (ADR) rising by approximately 2–3% compared to the same period last year.