Hospitality

MAG Group Holding Appointed as Lead Developer for Marsa Zayed Beachfront Development by AD Ports Group

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1 year ago

February 3, 2025

MAG Group Holding has been selected as lead developer to realise the first phase of Marsa Zayed, a major beachfront resort and residential community planned on the Red Sea in Aqaba, Jordan.

Marsa Zayed is a transformational project to turn a 320-hectare (3.2 million m²) section of Red Sea beachfront into a tourism and business hub and a southern gateway to Jordan’s principle attractions, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Petra and the Wadi Rum Protected Area.

MAG Group Holding was selected as the lead developer of Marsa Zayed by AD Ports Group, the integrated trade, transport and logistics group based in Abu Dhabi that is the land owner for the project. AD Ports Group developed and is operating the Aqaba Cruise Terminal, which opened in January 2023, under an agreement signed with and Jordanian state-run Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) in 2021.

Marsa Zayed is a beachside real estate project collaboration strongly backed by the UAE and Jordanian governments to bolster the Jordanian coastal city’s position as a regional tourism centre and a gateway for travellers visiting the Red Sea.

MAG Holding will attract investors and oversee the development of Phase 1 of Marsa Zayed, which will span 1.2 km of Red Sea beachfront, and include Zayed Riviera, which will house four residential towers, a Marina with around 1,260 residential and 117 retail units, a hotel and hotel apartment with a beach club, an Old Souq marketplace with 50 retail shops, restoration of iconic Aqaba ’Minerat, and a yacht club and marina, as well as a visitors’ centre.

At the project initiation ceremony in Aqaba, AD Ports Group and MAG Group launched an international campaign to promote the first phase of Marsa Zayed, which the organisers expect will be one of the Middle East’s most exciting tourist destinations.

Adding pace to its strategic plan to enhance maritime and tourism in Aqaba, AD Ports Group signed in January 2024 a shareholders’ agreement between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) for their existing joint venture company, Maqta Ayla. The joint venture will revolutionise Aqaba’s port operations by implementing a Port Community System (PCS) that leverages Maqta Gateway’s expertise, marking the first-ever export of Abu Dhabi’s port digitalisation solution.

An active investor in the Red Sea region, AD Ports Group has also signed long-term concessions to develop and operate cruise terminals at the Red Sea ports of Safaga, Hurghada, Al Sokhna, and Sharm El-Sheikh, and to build and operate a multipurpose port in Safaga and a Ro-Ro terminal in Al Sokhna.

Moafaq Ahmed Al Gaddah, Chairman and Founder of MAG Group Holding, said: “We are excited to be part of what I consider to be one of the most exciting real estate development projects in the Red Sea region, one that not only will transform the economic potential of Jordan’s maritime resources, but lead to a vibrant coastal ecosystem that stimulates economic growth across this part of the Middle East. We deliver our award-winning services to local and international customers in such a way that they most importantly benefit our customers and the communities in which we operate.”

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “Today’s ceremony is a significant step in our strategic plan to support the Government of Jordan in developing Aqaba into a premier world-class destination for tourism and economic development. This first phase of Marsa Zayed will enable AD Ports Group to deliver on our wise leadership’s vision to add economic value to this lively region. We are grateful for the support and assistance of our valued partner, ADC, and to our valued real estate development partner MAG Holding, for this collaborative effort to advance the growth of Aqaba.’’

Hospitality

LA FAMIGLIA ADDS RASPBERRY CROISSANT TO ITS BREAKFAST MENU

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1 day ago

June 30, 2026

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LaFamiglia, a fine dining Italian restaurant in Dubai Sports City, has introduced the Croissant Al Lampone as a permanent addition to its breakfast menu.

Freshly baked each morning, our Raspberry Croissant is crafted from buttery laminated dough and generously filled with homemade raspberry confit. Golden and delicately layered, it reveals a rich raspberry centre beneath its crisp, flaky exterior.

It is available each morning as part of La Famiglia’s breakfast service — weekdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and weekends from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The new addition reflects the restaurant’s commitment to quality across all dayparts, bringing the same attention to ingredients and preparation to its morning offering as to the main dining menu.

What to Expect at La Famiglia:

Authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Handmade pasta and oven-fired pizza, served with clean, modern presentation
Star dishes such as their risotto with cuttlefish ink and pasta served straight from a parmigiano cheese wheel
Traditional tiramisu, arguably the best you will find in Dubai, alongside homemade gelato
A relaxed yet refined setting, designed for long family lunches, relaxed dinners, celebrations, and everyday moments worth savouring
A breakfast menu designed to bring comfort and a perfect start to the day
Kid-friendly options and staff trained in thoughtful, unobtrusive service
Warm and homely inspired interiors
Attention to detail, from menu execution to table placement for quiet conversations

La Famiglia Dubai is not just a restaurant – it’s a place to gather, share, and feel at home.

Hospitality

PPHE HOTEL GROUP REIMAGINES THE DIGITAL GUEST EXPERIENCE ACROSS 17 EUROPEAN HOTELS THROUGH HUDINI PARTNERSHIP

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1 day ago

June 30, 2026

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PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates a multi-brand portfolio of hotels and resorts, has expanded its digital transformation strategy through a landmark partnership with Hudini. The agreement will see PPHE use Hudini’s integrated technology solutions across 17 of its European properties, supporting the group’s wider ambition to enhance service delivery, empower hotel teams and drive operational excellence.

The partnership forms part of PPHE Hotel Group’s broader strategy to reimagine how hotels are run by combining technology with the personalised service that sits at the heart of hospitality. Through a more connected digital ecosystem, the group aims to streamline operations, strengthen collaboration between teams and create a smoother, more responsive experience for guests across every stage of their journey.

The strategic partnership with Hudini, the leader in digital transformation solutions for the hospitality industry, began with the implementation of a single solution within PPHE Hotel Group’s technology roadmap and has since expanded to span a range of guest and employee-focused solutions.

PPHE Hotel Group is implementing a fully integrated suite of digital solutions designed to enhance the guest journey from end to end. This includes a guest-facing web app, a mobile wallet that functions as the room key, self-service kiosks, Staff Connect for faster and more personalised front desk interactions, and guest messaging for real-time communication throughout the journey.

The platform also enables guests to create personalised hotel itineraries, from dining to wellness, based on their individual preferences. Together, these capabilities support a more intuitive, connected and guest-led hospitality experience, setting a new benchmark for personalisation and digital engagement.

Hudini was selected for its ability to bring together multiple guest and operational touchpoints through a single platform, while providing the flexibility to support PPHE Hotel Group’s diverse portfolio of brands and properties in multiple markets. The platform’s scalability, combined with its ability to adapt to individual operational requirements, aligned closely with the group’s long-term technology strategy. Hudini’s ability to integrate with PPHE’s other existing technology initiatives, including AI implementation and data, was another key factor that stood out during the RFP process.

The guest web app is already live in all 15 of the 17 participating properties across Europe, with the first self-service kiosk deployed at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London.

Jawad Sabir, SVP Technology and Business Solutions at PPHE Hotel Group, said: “Technology should make hospitality feel more personal, not less. Our goal is to remove friction from the guest journey while giving our teams more time to focus on the interactions that matter most. Our partnership with Hudini supports this by helping us create a more connected experience across our hotels, where information flows more effectively between teams and guests can access the services they need quickly and seamlessly.

“As guest expectations continue to evolve, speed and simplicity have become increasingly important. By investing in technologies that support both our guests and our employees, we are creating a stronger operational foundation while enabling our teams to deliver the thoughtful, personalised service that defines our brands.”

Prince Thampi, Founder & CEO of Hudini, said: “PPHE Hotel Group has a clear vision for how technology can elevate both the guest journey and hotel operations across its portfolio. We are proud to support their ambition with a scalable platform that enables consistency across multiple brands and markets, while remaining flexible to the unique requirements of each property. This has been a highly collaborative partnership focused on bringing PPHE’s long-term digital strategy to life.”

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About PPHE Hotel Group

PPHE Hotel Group is an international hospitality real estate company, with a £2.0 billion portfolio, valued as at December 2022 by Savills and Zagreb nekretnine Ltd (ZANE), of primarily prime freehold and long leasehold assets in Europe.   

Through its subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates it owns, co-owns, develops, leases, operates and franchises hospitality real estate. Its portfolio includes full-service upscale, upper upscale and lifestyle hotels in major gateway cities and regional centres, as well as hotel, resort and campsite properties in select resort destinations. The Group’s strategy is to grow its portfolio of core upper upscale city centre hotels, leisure and outdoor hospitality and hospitality management platform.    

PPHE Hotel Group benefits from having an exclusive and perpetual licence from the Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, to develop and operate Park Plaza® branded hotels and resorts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In addition, PPHE Hotel Group wholly owns, and operates under, the art’otel® brand and its Croatian subsidiary owns, and operates under, the Arena Hotels & Apartments® and Arena Campsites® brands.      

PPHE Hotel Group is a Guernsey registered company with shares listed on the London Stock Exchange. PPHE Hotel Group also holds a controlling ownership interest in Arena Hospitality Group, whose shares are listed on the Prime market of the Zagreb Stock Exchange.     

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THE KNOCKOUT STAGE HAS ARRIVED: CATCH THE FINAL 32 LIVE AT NALU

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2 days ago

June 30, 2026

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its knockout stage, and with just 32 teams remaining, the race to the final is officially on.

As the tournament reaches its most exciting chapter, Nalu Match Days continues to bring football fans together on Hudayriyat Island for every knockout fixture, from the Round of 32 through to the Final on 19 July.

Whether cheering on a favourite team or gathering with friends after work, guests can settle in for afternoon, evening and late-night screenings in Nalu’s lively indoor setting, designed to bring together great football, sharing-style dining and a vibrant social atmosphere.

Fans can enjoy the Nalu FIFA Sharing Platter featuring tacos, chicken wings, fries, guacamole and olives for AED 169, alongside exclusive Heineken offers and drinks packages available throughout the tournament.

Open daily from 12:00pm until 3:00am, Nalu Match Days continues to offer two distinct viewing experiences, from the energetic ground-floor dining space to the elevated VIP lounge, making it the ideal destination to follow every twist and turn as the road to the World Cup Final unfolds.

With the stakes rising and every match now win-or-go-home, there’s never been a better time to catch the action at Nalu.