Signum Hotels & Resorts Enters Middle East with Insignia Hotels & Resorts
Signum Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce a strategic joint venture with UAE‑based Al Waleed Real Estate, marking our formal entry into the Middle East. Together, we have established Insignia Hotel Management, Dubai, which will develop and operate Insignia Hotels & Resorts — a new premium hospitality brand designed to offer culturally immersive and world‑class guest experiences across the GCC.
Bridging Global Standards with Local Expertise
A shared vision: Mehul Sharma, Founder & CEO of Signum Hotels & Resorts, explains:
“This collaboration is the result of a shared vision — to redefine premium hospitality in the Middle East through a perfect marriage of local insight and international expertise.”
Regional strengths: Mohamed Al Mutawa, CEO of Al Waleed Real Estate, highlights:
“Signum brings global hospitality excellence, while we bring on‑ground knowledge and execution capability. Together … we aim to build properties that serve as landmarks of experience, trust and value.
Defining the Insignia Experience
Insignia Hotels & Resorts will embody a refined blend of modern comfort with regional heritage: Culturally immersive design: Architecture, interiors, service, and culinary concepts will reflect the soul of the region World‑class standards: All properties will be managed end‑to‑end by Signum’s seasoned hospitality teams, ensuring globally benchmarked operations Innovative guest journeys: Emphasizing hospitality innovation intertwined with local identity for a distinctive premium offering
A Strategic Milestone
This venture propels Signum’s expansion beyond India, the UK, and the UAE, firmly into the broader Middle East. It illustrates our growing ambition to transform into a globally respected hospitality group with authentic local relevance By partnering with Al Waleed Real Estate — a renowned developer behind iconic residential, commercial, and hospitality projects in the UAE — Insignia is well‑positioned to address evolving guest expectations and capitalize on rising travel demand across the Gulf region
Looking Ahead
The Insignia Hotels & Resorts brand will open its first properties in the GCC in the coming years. Stay tuned for announcements on locations, opening timelines, and unique property experiences. Signum Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to embark on this landmark partnership and bring forward a new chapter of premium hospitality rooted in cultural authenticity and global excellence.
A Strategic Milestone
This venture propels Signum’s expansion beyond India, the UK, and the UAE, firmly into the broader Middle East. It illustrates our growing ambition to transform into a globally respected hospitality group with authentic local relevance By partnering with Al Waleed Real Estate — a renowned developer behind iconic residential, commercial, and hospitality projects in the UAE — Insignia is well‑positioned to address evolving guest expectations and capitalize on rising travel demand across the Gulf region