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Located in the core of Johor Bahru’s commercial and retail hub, the property caters to cross-border business travelers and leisure guests who want easy, walkable access to malls, offices, and major transport connections.

Situated along King Abdulaziz Road, Grand Square brings together hospitality, retail, and office components through a partnership between Ajdan Real Estate Development Company, MASIC Investment Company, and SEDCO Capital.

Maroochydore is facing a severe hotel room shortfall, needing more than 2,400 extra beds, about 10 additional properties, to keep up with rapidly rising visitor numbers.

Set within a 31-hectare parcel of the Entertainment City casino complex, the hotel rises across two 19-storey towers featuring pool decks overlooking Manila Bay, four specialty restaurants, and seamless access to the Grand Opera House for live performances.

Designed for young professionals and small families, the development features modern lifestyle amenities and direct access to Reem Central Park on Abu Dhabi’s lively Reem Island.

Sheikh Khaled bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain, praised the MoU as essential for preparing students for their careers by combining classroom learning with hands-on experience.

In this position, Schupbach will oversee long-term strategy, brand stewardship, and overall portfolio results, with a continued focus on disciplined growth, revenue maximization, and experiential concepts that blend local culture with innovative design.

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines are poised to benefit the most, capitalizing on their daily services to Bali and the Maldives—Emirates from Dubai and Qatar Airways via Doha—to increase frequencies and capacity for premium travelers.

The tower spans approximately 3,600 square meters, about the footprint of a small soccer field, standing out as a sleek, slender landmark within Dubai’s tightly built urban landscape.

Unlike earlier trials limited to lab environments, this groundbreaking showcase featured service robots operating in real hotel spaces—delivering amenities, guiding guests, and interacting within active lobbies.