Minor Hotels Signs Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences on Egypt’s Red Sea
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and committed development across 63 countries including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, has announced the signing of Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, marking a significant milestone in the group’s strategic expansion in Egypt.
Ibrahim El Missiri, Somabay Group Chief Executive Officer, Deema Abu Ghazaleh, Somabay Hotel Company Chairman, Amir Golbarg, COO Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa and Lema Yazigi, Senior Development Director Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa — Photo by Minor
Scheduled to open in May 2030, Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences will feature 300 hotel keys alongside 150 branded residential units, bringing the Anantara brand to one of the Red Sea’s most established integrated resort destinations. The signing underscores the continued collaboration between Minor Hotels and Somabay Hotel Company SAE and reflects a shared ambition to further strengthen Somabay’s international profile.
Located within Somabay masterplan, Anantara Somabay is envisioned as a landmark destination that brings together refined hospitality and private living within a thoughtfully developed resort environment.
The resort will offer an inviting collection of sea‑view and lagoon rooms alongside an elegant portfolio of beach and pool villas, culminating in a signature Grand Royal Beach & Pool Villa. This is complemented by a selection of branded residences, ranging from stylish apartments to ultra‑private beachfront villas with dedicated boat dock piers, designed for extended stays and ownership living. A vibrant dining and social scene anchors the experience, while curated wellness, leisure, and family facilities support a relaxed yet enriching resort lifestyle.
Somabay is situated approximately 45 minutes from Hurghada International Airport, offering strong connectivity to key European source markets as well as regional access from the Middle East.