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Minor Hotels Announces Agreement with DGDA in KSA To Develop an Anantara Hotel in Diriyah

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 529 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Diriyah Gate Development Authority to develop a hotel under its luxury Anantara brand.

LXR Hotels & Resorts to Debut in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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. 

Diriyah, the Jewel of the Saudi Kingdom, Proudly Looks Toward the Future as a Global Gathering Place

Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) signs deals to feature an exclusive boutique resort by Aman and a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course Introduction of eVisa brings Diriyah and the many other wonders of Saudi Arabia nearer to intrepid travellers seeking a unique and unspoiled destination DIRIYAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Diriyah Gate, a sweeping 19th century adobe city that is the birthplace of the Saudi nation, will be soon unveiled to world leaders and notable guests as a major educational, cultural, recreational, and hospitality hub on the banks of the Hanifa valley in Diriyah, in the heart of the modern capital city of Riyadh.