Maldives

The hotel is located on the remote atoll of Haa Dhaalu and will launch in January

The Treasury and State Departments also designated 29 companies

The luxury resort will have overwater villas, high-end chalets and an array of aquatic experiences

Flying times from the UAE capital to Colombo will increase from June 1

Italian label teams up with Saudi property developer Dar Global for real estate debut

Renovated and reopened in December, Indian Ocean hideaway ticks every box for a luxury tropical getaway

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation also held talks with Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Maldives, in the capital on Saturday

From a dramatic entrance to delectable dishes, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi upholds the Zuma name

The five-star hotel in the Indian Ocean offers several culinary experiences, unique activities and plenty of accommodation options

The airport is perfectly located for travellers flying to the Southern Atolls in the Indian Ocean holiday hotspot

The UAE, the Maldives and Thailand drove growth from January to September

One of the latest properties to open in the Maldives offers something for everyone

The health of the reefs relates directly to tourism, the largest sector of the Indian Ocean destination's economy

The Mirror Line, Chengdu Future City and Telosa are among the exciting projects in the pipeline

Applications are open for those wanting to escape to an island paradise and be surrounded by novels for 12 months

Ocean views and upscale Italian dining will be on offer at Il Ristorante — Niko Romito, twinned with its two Michelin-starred restaurant in Dubai

The 109-villa property is located in the North Male Atoll

Up to 20,000 people will live in the new district and $250,000 homes could be on sale as early as 2024