Atlantis, The Palm, one of the UAE’s most iconic resorts, has partnered with Yardi to manage its growing retail portfolio, enhancing leasing operations and commercial management. The resort, home to Aquaventure World, the world’s largest waterpark, is a premier destination for dining, entertainment, and luxury experiences.

Under this collaboration, Atlantis, The Palm will adopt Yardi’s Commercial Suite to automate processes, improve visibility, and boost leasing performance. Yardi Voyager will centralize lease administration, ensuring accuracy across commercial agreements, while Yardi Deal Manager enables real-time deal tracking and pipeline management to enhance decision-making and collaboration.

To deliver a seamless tenant experience, the CommercialCafe portal and mobile app will allow tenants to manage lease information, make payments, and submit service requests online.

“Atlantis, The Palm’s adoption of Yardi technology showcases its commitment to innovation and excellence in both hospitality and commercial real estate,” said Said Haider, Senior Director at Yardi. “We are proud to support their journey in redefining luxury experiences in the region.”

Located at the center of The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm opened in September 2008 and spans 46 hectares, featuring marine and entertainment attractions including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Aquaventure World, Dolphin Bay, and Sea Lion Point. The resort also boasts 35 world-renowned restaurants, including Michelin-starred venues FZN by Björn Frantzén, Hakkasan, and Ossiano, alongside celebrity chef establishments such as Bread Street Kitchen & Bar by Gordon Ramsay and Nobu.

The resort’s retail and commercial offerings include a curated selection of luxury boutiques, extensive meeting and convention facilities, and entertainment hubs like Wavehouse and Casablanca Beach.

About Yardi

Yardi develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for real estate companies globally. With over 10,000 employees, Yardi drives innovation across the commercial and residential property sector. For more information, visit yardi.ae.

Saudi authorities have introduced new Umrah 2025 visa regulations, making it mandatory for pilgrims to have confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying for a visa. The initiative is aimed at enhancing safety, reducing fraudulent offers, and ensuring a smoother pilgrimage experience.

Pilgrims must now complete all bookings via the official Nusuk platform or licensed travel agents. Failure to provide proof of verified accommodation and in-country transport may result in delays or visa rejection.

New Visa Requirements:

• Accommodation must be secured with licensed hotels and verified through the Nusuk Masar or Nusuk Umrah platform.
  

• Local transport, including airport transfers and commuting within Saudi Arabia, must be arranged and confirmed.
  

• Visa applications will only be processed once proof of approved hotel and transport arrangements is provided.
  

Authorities advise pilgrims to consider full-package bookings through trusted tour operators, which include hotel, transport, and expert guidance for smoother approvals. Early planning is recommended, particularly during peak periods of the Islamic calendar, to secure availability and avoid delays.

The tightened rules are part of a broader initiative to digitise Umrah services, centralise operations, and protect pilgrims from scams. They also align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to improve the overall pilgrimage experience and ensure organized, safe religious tourism.

International pilgrims are strongly encouraged to complete bookings early and use Nusuk or licensed operators to ensure compliance and hassle-free visa approvals.

Indian weddings have always carried the weight of grandeur, but today’s celebrations are moving beyond the palace-and-ballroom template. Guest lists may be getting smaller, yet the experiences are becoming more imaginative, meaningful, and deeply personal. Couples are rewriting tradition with destinations that offer far more than backdrops they create stories.

 In Ras Al Khaimah, weddings feel like they belong in a dreamscape. Here, mehendis unfold in centuries-old coral-stone courtyards, while adventurous celebrations take flight on the Jebel Jais zipline. At Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, haldis take place barefoot on private beaches, where the golden sun mirrors the turmeric hues. Evenings shift seamlessly from ballrooms glowing with sangeet lights to pheras under desert skies painted in fire.

 Thailand’s charm lies in its intimacy. Pheras take place on terraces that seem to float above the Andaman, framed by limestone cliffs. Sangeets glow under paper lanterns in tropical gardens, while mornings start with Thai wellness rituals. At Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, weddings begin with a dawn blessing by monks a moment of serenity before the festivities unfold. Each celebration here feels uniquely curated, never copied.

 Seychelles transforms weddings into experiences that feel elemental. With its scattering of islands—from cultural Mahé to untouched Platte couples celebrate amidst nature that feels otherworldly. Pheras glow on pristine beaches, mehendis spill into palm groves, and starlit sangeets bring families together in landscapes so pristine they feel eternal.

 Kenya offers backdrops where nature writes half the story. In Nairobi’s wildlife conservancies or the Maasai Mara, vows unfold as elephants graze in the distance and golden skies turn to star-filled nights. Safari lodges double as venues, blending game drives with evening sangeets. Along the coast, Mombasa and Diani host barefoot pheras on soft white sand, followed by Swahili feasts and music carried by the sea breeze. No two weddings here are alike each one shaped by the wild or the ocean.

 Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas feels designed for Indian weddings. With its vast coastline, palatial ballrooms, and villa clusters, every ritual finds a fitting stage. Lantern-lit courtyards host mehendis, pheras glow beneath Gulf sunsets, and sangeets spark to life in waterparks or glittering ballrooms. It’s luxury and drama, woven seamlessly into days of celebration.

Sri Lanka offers something different intimacy as the ultimate luxury. Teardrop Hotels’ boutique estates host weddings that feel more like family tales than events. Within Galle Fort, pheras unfold to the rhythm of the ocean. In Nuwara Eliya, misty tea fields wrap couples in a fairytale haze. Along southern beaches, barefoot ceremonies gather only the closest circle, turning vows into cherished secrets.

For Indian couples, weddings have never been just about two people, they’re about family, rituals, and memory. Today, as celebrations shift toward immersive and personal experiences, the future of Indian weddings lies not in how big they are, but in how deeply they resonate.