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U Hotels & Resorts Cairo

Absolute Hotel Services Partners with AKAM Al Rajhi to Bring U Hotels & Resorts to Egypt’s Vibrant North Coast

In a bold move that signals the next chapter of luxury hospitality on Egypt's Mediterranean shores, Absolute Hotel Services Middle East and Africa (AHS MEA) has inked a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with top-tier developer AKAM Al Rajhi Developments. Together, they will launch a brand-new U Hotels & Resorts property in the picturesque coastal enclave of El Dabaa, located in the Marsa Matrouh Governorate.

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This exciting collaboration marks the debut of the U Hotels & Resorts brand on Egypt's North Coast—one of the region's fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hotspots. The ambitious greenfield project will boast 160 to 230 keys, offering a stylish mix of hotel rooms and fully serviced residential units, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options—all part of a professionally managed rental pool program.

Slated to open in 2029 as a full-fledged international 5-star resort, the property promises to raise the bar for hospitality experiences in the area.

Under the MOU, AHS MEA will oversee full pre-opening support, technical services, and long-term operational management—ensuring the property lives up to global standards of excellence.

With its bold design, tailored service, and focus on lifestyle-driven travel, the new U Hotels & Resorts destination is set to become a Mediterranean jewel—captivating local and international guests seeking authentic yet refined experiences.

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​The brand was created with today’s travellers in mind and their expectations from the fast-moving pace of hospitality. Founded in 2008, U Hotels & Resorts is an uncomplicated bijoux deluxe hotel brand that is a stimulating blend of local heritage and design accents that pair with modern amenities, services and facilities to unobtrusively encourage sophisticated target customers eager to enjoy the local environment.

AHS is one of Asia's fastest-growing hospitality management and branding companies, with an ever-expanding geographic portfolio of hotels, resorts, and serviced residences.