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DUBAI TO RIYADH, HOW THE MIDDLE EAST BECAME THE WORLD’ S LEADING HOSPITALITY REGION.
Contributed by TAREQ BAGAEEN, SENIOR CONSULTANT, HOTSTATS
The Middle East’ s transformation into a global hospitality powerhouse is a story of vision, investment and relentless ambition. Two decades ago, Dubai presented an emerging urban landscape— marked by sand dunes and limited infrastructure. Today, it stands as a global icon of architectural innovation and hospitality leadership, boasting the world’ s tallest building, expansive man-made islands and groundbreaking hotel developments that continually redefine industry standards.
Over time, Dubai has evolved
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hospitality dominates across sprawling districts, offering record-breaking attractions
74 hotelsmag. com Sept / Oct 2025