The Arabian Connect - Edition 4

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2024

Qatar, UAE, Oman attractions in TIME's World's Greatest Places list

TIME Magazine in its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places included Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, Qatar and One Za’abeel, Dubai in ‘Places to Stay’ and Bab Al Salam Mosque, Muscat and Abrahamic Family House, Abu Dhabi in the ‘Places to Visit’ category.

Wynn Al Marjan Island, Ras al Khaimah wins gaming license

The beachfront casino resort was officially issued a Commercial Gaming Facility Operator license, the first of its kind issued in the UAE.

Being the first integrated gaming resort in the MENA region, it will feature a 300-metre-tall tower and is expected to open early 2027.

Qatar's First Outlet Mall to be the Region’s Largest Outdoor Mall

Qatar Outlet Village, a brand-new outlet mall, is set to open on Qetaifan Island in 2025.

The mall will feature 100+ shops offering global luxury brands, as well as a variety of restaurants and cafes along a picturesque canal. 

It will also be the world's first outdoor air-conditioned mall.

Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa, Oman

Nestled 2,000m above sea level on the Sayq Plateau in Oman’s Hajar Mountains, the hotel features 173 beautifully designed rooms, suites and chalets, each offering majestic views, blending traditional Omani décor with panoramic Jabal Akhdar views.

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort unveils Desert Pool Villas

The new collection includes 8 bedouin-inspired luxury villas, with choice of one or two-bedrooms, tailored to offer guests privacy. Each villa features huge indoor and outdoor living spaces, with private pools, sun loungers and outdoor fireplaces.

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