Jannah Hotels & Resorts

What Jannah Hotels & Resorts does

Jannah Hotels & Resorts is a privately held UAE hospitality company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, founded in 2013, that manages a portfolio of six properties across three emirates: Jannah Burj Al Sarab (318 luxury rooms, Abu Dhabi flagship), Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments (Abu Dhabi, opened Q4 2024), Jannah Dubai Creek Hotel/Edge Creekside Hotel (Dubai), Jannah Marina Hotel Apartments (Dubai), Jannah Place Dubai Marina (Dubai), and Jannah Hotel Apartments & Villas (Ras Al Khaimah, 100 apartments and 24 villas). The company positions itself as a pioneer in luxury Halal-friendly hospitality, holding a Crescent Rating of 5 for its flagship and multiple World Travel Awards for 'World's Leading Luxury Halal Hotel & Resort Brand.'

The operating model is built around four revenue streams: room accommodation (including short-stay and monthly long-term rates from $5,000 for 30+ nights), Food & Beverage across multiple restaurant sub-brands (Cocina, Feta, Sahara, Malaga, Olive Tree, Halo Halo), spa and wellness services (Zenzu Spa, Marina Spa), and ancillary offerings including pet-friendly PAWcations stays. Technology infrastructure includes the world's fastest hotel internet at 1.2Gb/s at the flagship, Blu Ionic Power Showers reducing water consumption by ~50%, solar panels generating 20% of energy, smart climate control, eco-water filters, and full GDS distribution across Sabre, Worldspan, Amadeus, Apollo/Galileo, and Dhisco.

Distribution combines direct-to-consumer (website with Best Rate Guarantees and 20-30% direct booking discounts), B2B travel trade (annual participation at ATM Dubai, ITB Berlin, World Travel Market London, Belgrade Travel Show), GDS channel partners, and the Jannah Elite Club loyalty partnership. The company employs 251-500 staff, with senior leadership recruited from Premier Inn Middle East, Movenpick, Marriott, Starwood, Rixos, and Whitbread, and operates without disclosed external equity funding or parent company ownership.

Name

Jannah Hotels & Resorts

Legal name

Jannah Hotels and Resorts

Website

https://jannah-hotels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jannah Hotels & Resorts is a privately held UAE luxury hospitality company operating six properties across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah, specializing in Halal-certified accommodations, serviced apartments, villas, F&B, and spa services for leisure, corporate, Muslim-friendly, and long-stay travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Halal Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Eco-Resorts (THAGACAK), Luxury Boutique & Lifestyle Resorts (THAGACAO), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury halal hospitality
• Hotel management services
• Serviced apartments
• Resort accommodations
• Travel trade distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Core revenue from room reservations across 6 properties in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah. Includes standard rooms, suites, and serviced apartments. Revenue from direct bookings, travel agents (GDS), and OTAs.
2. Food & Beverage: Multiple restaurant brands including Cocina, Feta, Sahara, Malaga, Olive Tree, Mogadore, and others. F&B outlets across properties serving various cuisines including Mediterranean, international, and local offerings.
3. Long-Term Stays: Monthly rates starting at $5,000 for extended stays of 30+ nights. Target segment for corporate relocations, digital nomads, and long-term visitors.
4. Spa & Wellness Services: Zenzu Spa at Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi and Marina Spa at Ras Al Khaimah property. Offering massage and treatment services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jannah Hotels & Resorts is a luxury Halal hotel management company that owns and operates six hotel, resort, and serviced apartment properties across the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah). It sells accommodation (rooms, suites, serviced apartments, villas), food and beverage across multiple restaurant brands, spa and wellness services, long-term stay packages, and pet-friendly accommodations, primarily targeting Muslim leisure travelers, families, and corporate/MICE guests.

Product overview

Jannah Hotels & Resorts is a luxury Halal hotel management company operating a portfolio of six properties across the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras Al Khaimah). The portfolio includes five branded properties under the Jannah name (Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel, Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments, Jannah Dubai Creek Hotel/Edge Creekside Hotel, Jannah Marina Hotel Apartments, Jannah Place Dubai Marina, and Jannah Hotel Apartments & Villas in Ras Al Khaimah) plus an associated restaurant portfolio featuring Feta, Halo Halo, Cocina, Sahara, Malaga, and Olive Tree. The group specializes in Halal-friendly luxury hospitality and operates a loyalty program (Jannah Elite Club), spa services (Zenzu Spa and Marina Spa), and pet-friendly accommodations. The company was founded in the spirit of Bedouin hospitality and is recognized as a pioneer in the luxury Halal hotel segment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel 5-star flagship hotel in Abu Dhabi featuring the world's fastest hotel Internet at 1.2Gb per second. Offers 318 luxury rooms and suites with smart applications for power consumption reduction. Targets luxury leisure, corporate, and Muslim travelers.
• Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments Upscale hotel apartments in Abu Dhabi offering a blend of Bedouin charm and modern living, providing a home-away-from-home experience in the capital city. Includes Zenzu Spa services.
• Jannah Dubai Creek Hotel (Edge Creekside Hotel) 4-star upscale hotel located in Dubai's creekside area, offering personalized comfort and services for leisure and business travelers.
• Jannah Marina Hotel Apartments Luxury hotel apartments in Dubai Marina, conveniently located within walking distance of DMCC metro station, offering modern amenities and marina views.
• Jannah Place Dubai Marina Elegantly-furnished serviced apartments in Dubai Marina area, providing luxury living with premium amenities for leisure and extended stays.
• Jannah Hotel Apartments and Villas (Ras Al Khaimah) Luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah featuring hotel apartments and villas. Includes 19 three-bedroom villas, 1 four-bedroom villa, 100 apartments, temperature-controlled pools, private beach, and Marina Spa. Located in Mina Al Arab.
• Long-Term Stay Program Extended-stay package offering monthly rates starting at $5,000 for 30+ night bookings at Jannah properties in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Ras Al Khaimah. Targets corporate relocations, digital nomads, and long-term visitors seeking apartment-style accommodations.
• Summer Staycation Packages Summer packages starting from Dh169, including complimentary stays for children, 24-hour stays, dining inclusions, and activity packages available through September. Includes Your Summer Weekday offer with half board dining, spa savings, flexible check-in/check-out, and free room upgrade.
• Jannah Elite Club Loyalty Program Loyalty rewards program in partnership with Elite Club international platform, allowing members to use vouchers at any Jannah Hotels & Resorts properties across the UAE.
• Zenzu Spa Spa service at Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi offering 60-minute massage treatments for relaxation and wellness.
• Marina Spa Spa facilities at Jannah Hotel Apartments & Villas Ras Al Khaimah offering 15% off on spa and massage treatments.
• PAWcations (Pet-Friendly Stays) Pet-friendly accommodation service at Jannah Hotel Apartments & Villas Ras Al Khaimah welcoming dogs and cats as VIP (Very Important Pet) guests.
• Stay & Save Direct Booking Offer Direct booking incentive offering exclusive 30% off accommodation when booking direct on the Jannah website (Abu Dhabi and Dubai properties), and 20% off accommodation and F&B with minimum 3-night stay for Ras Al Khaimah properties.
• Halo Halo Restaurant Restaurant brand under Jannah Hotels & Resorts, part of the group's dining portfolio.
• Cocina Restaurant Restaurant at Jannah Burj Al Sarab offering international dining experiences, known for Eid brunches and special events.
• Edge Hotels (Sub-Brand) Distinct hotel brand under Jannah Hotels & Resorts operating the Edge Creekside Hotel in Dubai, offering hotels and vacation homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's Fastest Hotel Internet at 1.2Gb per second - 10x faster than average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Carter & White (كارتر آند وايت)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2020Strategic partnership announced at joint press conference at Jannah Burj Al Sarab. Details of partnership scope not fully disclosed in available sources.
• TypsycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Training partnership with Typsy hospitality training platform offering 500+ courses in hospitality management, customer service, and food & beverage. Platform accessible via computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Enables staff training with certifications upon completion.
• Elite ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Loyalty program partnership enabling Elite Club members to use reward vouchers at all Jannah Hotels & Resorts properties in UAE. Joint marketing initiative for member benefits.
• Happiness IslandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner for implementation of blu ionic power shower technology at Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah properties. Collaborating on guest wellness and eco-friendly innovations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rotana Hotels: Largest UAE-headquartered hotel management company operating 80+ properties across the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Directly comparable as a homegrown UAE operator with similar mid-to-luxury positioning, mixed urban and resort inventory, and strong corporate/MICE distribution.
• Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts: Upscale Swiss-origin hotel group with deep Middle East presence and historically halal-friendly F&B and operations. Directly comparable on luxury positioning, multi-emirate footprint, and overlap with Jannah's corporate and leisure segments (Jannah's VP Sales previously led global sales for Mövenpick).
• Address Hotels + Resorts: Emaar-owned luxury hotel brand concentrated in Dubai with residences, serviced apartments, and resort inventory. Directly comparable on luxury UAE footprint, residences/apartments product mix, and reliance on premium leisure and corporate travelers.
• Rixos Hotels: Luxury resort and all-inclusive operator with flagship Middle East properties in the UAE and Egypt. Comparable on luxury positioning, family-friendly leisure orientation, and Turkish-inspired hospitality that overlaps with Jannah's Bedouin-themed service culture.
• Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas: Minor Hotels luxury brand with multiple UAE properties (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas) and a strong spa/wellness pillar. Comparable on luxury positioning, resort-style service, and spa-driven ancillary revenue (Jannah operates Zenzu and Marina Spa).
• The Oberoi Group: Indian luxury hotel group expanding into the UAE with a focus on service-led luxury and wellness. Comparable on luxury positioning, focus on personalized guest experience, and selective geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Worldwide: Largest global hotel group with deep UAE presence across luxury (Conrad, Waldorf), premium (Hilton, DoubleTree), and focused-service brands. Comparable as a competitor for the same corporate, leisure, and MICE guests but with vastly larger distribution, loyalty, and procurement scale.
• Kempinski Hotels: European heritage luxury hotel group with multiple UAE flagship properties ( Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Kempinski Palm). Comparable on luxury UAE presence but a global multi-brand operator with broader geographic reach than Jannah.
• Marriott International: World's largest hotel company operating luxury (St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott) and premium brands across the UAE. Directly competes for the same luxury corporate and leisure travelers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai and is a former employer of Jannah's Head of Sales.
• Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: Global multi-brand hotel franchisor with mid-scale and upscale presence across the Middle East (Ramada, Wyndham Grand, Tryp). Comparable as a GDS-active competitor in the UAE for both leisure staycation and corporate travel, though positioned more broadly than Jannah's luxury niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jannahhotelsresorts
• Xx.com/JannahHotels

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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