Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's leading luxury hospitality companies, and Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), the developers of the Diriyah master plan, announce plans for Four Seasons Hotel Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
The next world's tallest hotel is opening in Dubai in 2024. The Ciel hotel will reach 365 metres high, beating Dubai's former record holder Gevora Hotel by nine metres. The Ciel hotel is now more than halfway built in terms of its construction, with 52 out of 82 floors completed.
The world's first centre for Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine, and the first family wellness offering in Qatar.
With direct access to the Red Sea waterfront on the secluded offshore of Al Mahar Island and part of the lively port city of Yanbu, arises the upcoming luxury five star Kempinski Hotel & Resort Yanbu, opening later this year. The property will reopen as the leading luxury resort hotel in the Royal Commission of Yanbu in western Saudi-Arabia. After a complete closure during the coming months, the existing sprawling complex will be meticulously renovated and repositioned in readiness for the most discerning guests. Offering exclusivity, a bespoke welcome, a place of belonging and a truly private enclave of tranquility; it will be renowned for its elegance on the beachfront.
The Kempinski Hotels portfolio is steadily growing in the Middle East: With the signing of a management agreement for a prestigious luxury hotel in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, another milestone in the expansion of the international hotel group has been set. The upcoming five-star Kempinski Al Qeshan Hotel is being built in a prime location in the heart of the Al Olaya business district on the famous King Fahad Road, which is home to banks, elegant restaurants and fine boutiques. The hotel with 150 elegant rooms and suites as well as ten serviced apartments is planned to be built and opened in approximately four years. With this luxury hotel, the owner is not only focusing on technical and structural sustainability, but also has included a full green façade in his plans. While one complete floor of the 35-storey building is reserved for an exclusive ladies' spa and one for a men's spa, guests can indulge in culinary delights in two high-class restaurants or admire the skyline of the metropolis from the rooftop lounge and terrace with pool of the luxury hotel.
Six Senses will mark its entry into the UAE market with a LEED-certified 61-room hotel and 162 branded residences along a private stretch of beach on Palm Jumeirah's West Crescent. The strategic location speaks to the rich cultural and historical links between Dubai and one of its most precious natural resources: coral reefs and the ecosystems they support.
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 420 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey expands its luxury footprint in Egypt with the signing of Sofitel Cairo New Capital Hotel & Residences, a new flagship property for the group that will strengthen the Sofitel brand in Egypt.
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 528 hotels and resorts in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce the signing of an upcoming addition to its portfolio in Qatar. NH Collection Doha Oasis Hotel & Beach Club is slated to open in early 2023 and will be the first NH Collection property globally with a beach club.
Located along Al Fateh Highway, the 348-room Hilton Bahrain will feature studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with all the comforts of home and a stunning view of the sea from each unit's balcony. With six distinct restaurants and lounges, nine meeting rooms and a luxurious spa, the hotel promises an exceptional guest experience.
Located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, this upscale hotel's beachfront location makes it a destination of choice for those looking for a relaxing getaway. After waking up to the sunrise reflecting over the serene waters of the Palm, guests can exercise on the mile-long promenade, take a dip on the property's private beach, enjoy a treatment at the spacious eforea spa or have a bite at the hotel's wide range of restaurants, bars and lounges — including Trader Vic's, Barfly by Buddha Bar, and Claw BBQ.
Rixos Obhur Jeddah will feature a water park, villas with private pools and a Club Prive lounge…
The beachfront property on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai comprises of 162 ultra-luxury branded residences, a 60-key Six Senses hotel and 60,000 square foot Six Senses Place.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Dallah Real Estate Company for a Hotel Indigo Resort in Durrat Al Arus, Jeddah. With this signing, IHG continues to expand its lifestyle portfolio in the country to cater to the future demand from new guest segments, seeking authentic Arabian experiences through Hotel Indigo's neighbourhood story. No two hotel Indigo can be the same, as each has its own specific neighbourhood story embedded in the design, food and service.
The 200 luxury guest rooms at the new Waldorf Astoria Kuwait will be just feet away from world-class shopping and dining, thanks to its location in Avenues Mall — a destination with more than 1,100 shops and a movie theatre. The hotel will also be home to the award-winning Japanese restaurant concept ROKA and will feature an exclusive Club Lounge as well as an awe-inspiring 13,560 square foot Waldorf Spa. Kuwait City Centre, historical and cultural sites, and the Grand Mosque of Kuwait are just a short 15-minute drive away.
Situated in the Old Salata district, Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town will feature 221 modern guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, juice bar, 24/7 snack bar, work zone and fitness centre. It will be conveniently located close to Doha attractions such as the corniche, the Museum of Islamic Art, the National Museum of Qatar, and the famous Souk Waqif. It will also be in close proximity to the banking district and the Emiri Diwan Palace, and just 12 kilometres from Hamad International Airport.
This week, Hilton announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Jeddah Falastin, as it continues its expansion in destinations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 176-guest room property will be developed in partnership with Ahmed Al Amoudi Group and is expected to open in 2025.
Almashreq Hotel Riyadh, Curio Collection by Hilton is set to open in 2024.
Andaz Doha will mark a significant milestone in Hyatt's continued growth of its luxury lifestyle offering in the Middle East.
The signing also strengthens company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the region.
Hilton announced today the signing of the latest property from LXR Hotels & Resorts, the company's collection of independent luxury properties, in Diriyah, Riyadh, KSA. Projected to open by 2026, this captivating boutique resort represents the brand's introduction to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be located within Diriyah, an 11-square kilometre development that is set to redefine luxury living complete with high-end retail offerings, lavish restaurants, residential and administrative buildings, educational institutions, recreational spaces, and galleries and museums.Nestled in the historic Wadi Hanifah, the retreat is to house 80 immaculately designed guest rooms and enchanting villas. Offering a nearby lush escape of tranquillity and relaxation for those looking to explore the vibrant Diriyah development, guests will enjoy easy access to the UNESCO's World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, the home of the first Saudi State. Moreover, the annual 'Diriyah Season' will create a sought-after destination, hosting a myriad of sports and entertainment events, bringing together local and internationally renowned figures during the month-long festival. Designed to be an oasis of serenity, the property will house more than 800sqm of spa for guests to rejuvenate through holistic healing and enjoy handpicked treatments. The hotel is also designed to host meetings and group retreats, as it houses multi-functional rooms for meeting spaces. This coupled with indoor and outdoor pools, an all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant, and pool and lobby lounges.The resort will join LXR's exclusive global collection of bespoke properties, each representing their unique location and offering a singular travel experience native to its place, history, culture and traditions.