Three decades of listening, editing and refining to arrive at Just What Matters. Soneva, the resort group behind Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret in the Maldives, has long set the global standard for a mindful approach to luxury hospitality. With the opening of its first property in 1995, Soneva pioneered Barefoot Luxury, grounded […]
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Experiencing tulåh, a letter of gratitude from our founder, Shadi. There are places that invite you to pause, and then there are places that quietly heal you. tulåh, set within the lush hills of northern Kerala, belongs to the latter. From the moment I arrived, there was a sense that this was not simply a […]
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Imagery Redefining how the city unwinds, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai presents a series of staycation and day experiences to elevate time spent in the city. From indulgent staycations to sun-soaked day escapes and holistic treatments at The Spa , each offering invites guests to slow down and savour a more intentional pace. 1. An Elevated […]
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At MAIA, we believe the greatest luxury in work isn’t time itself, but the way it’s used. In an era where hustle continues to dictate the pace, the pressure to be “always on” often surpasses the deeper value of creativity and clarity. But when we choose to step back and give thought the space it […]
Marking six years of growth and twenty-one team members MAIA – the Dubai-based luxury agency specialised in supporting hotels, dining and luxury brands – has announced the appointment of Maria Gold as General Manager. The news comes as the agency celebrates six years since its founding in 2019 and welcomes its twenty-first team member. Since its launch, […]
Soaring 303 metres into the skyline, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is a new landmark destination Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the opening of Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, the Group’s second property in the city. Located within Wasl Tower, an architectural masterpiece on Sheikh Zayed Road, the hotel brings Mandarin Oriental’s signature blend of Asian […]
Salmah Almansoori & Sylvia Ong selected out of 99 applicants Following an open call earlier this year, The Arts Club Dubai is pleased to share the names of the two artists selected for its 2025–2026 Artist Residency Programme, which officially begins on 27th October 2025: Salmah Almansoori and Sylvia Ong, two female artists based in […]
In luxury, heritage maisons – those timeless houses of fashion, fragrance, couture – are admired for more than their products. It’s the discipline, ethos, and culture behind the scenes that set them apart. At MAIA, we’ve taken inspiration from that idea and reinterpreted it for today: building a “house culture” that reflects who we are […]
The MAIA Edit 2025 As hot, sunny days descend on the UAE and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the question on every traveller’s mind is: where to summer? At MAIA, a luxury PR agency in Dubai, we are proud to represent a collection of destinations, hotels, and resorts that craft moments that linger long […]
