RIYADH - The Diriyah Gate Development Authority announced today the first 14 hotels out of 38 international hotels to be launched in Diriyah during its development plan, as part of the transformation process witnessed by the historic Diriyah.

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has received increasing interest from the world's most famous five-star luxury brands, as it has so far succeeded in attracting 38 hospitality brands, while looking to unveil more hotel operators as its design phase progresses.

The development process is proceeding within the timeframe specified for it and according to the allocated budgets and practical path, as this huge project will be the first of its kind in the world that offers world-class assets, and is announced annually starting from next year 2022 until its completion, and it will also be the first project of its kind at the level of Major projects in the Kingdom, where it will witness the inauguration of its first facilities with 18 brands, representing restaurants located in Al Bujairi overlook, early next year, while new hotel brands will be present among two of the four main schemes of the authority, namely Diriyah Gate and Wadi Saffar.

Hotel brands will enhance Diriyah Gate’s position as a heritage and tourism destination with a diverse lifestyle. Diriyah is set to become the largest city for culture and heritage in the world. Address Hotels & Resorts will be a strong presence at the top of the list of Emaar’s diversified brands, Staying true to its motto “Where Life Happens”, offering its visitors an atmosphere to celebrate life and the most beautiful moments, while Baccarat Hotels & Resorts will provide guests with a wonderful ambiance that enhances the luxury of the region.

The project will also include one of the Campbell Gray Hotels and Resorts in Al Bujairi Outlook, which combines hospitality and luxury designs, as well as adding a modern luster to Diriyah Gate. Its wonderful details.

Fauchon, the pioneer of French gastronomy since 1886, will launch the first Fauchon Hotel in the Middle East, for the quintessential Parisian 'Art of Living' experience.

This is in addition to Hilton Hotels & Resorts LXR Hotels & Resorts, the group that includes 80 main hospitality units, as it is the exceptional group of Hilton hotels that are located for the first time in the Kingdom, in addition to this, the Orient Express hotel, which imitates the design of the Orient Express train, will appear for the first time in the Middle East region , carrying the spirit of refined travel and the latest stylish details that define the world of travel, while Raffles Hotel will redefine artistic and cultural traditions through an inspiring contemporary window, overlooking the stunning views of Wadi Hanifa, and there will be the luxurious Park Hyatt with its interiors inspired by the creations of famous international designers. Guests can also relax in the surroundings of the Ritz Carlton, which blends the authenticity of the past with the splendor of the present through elegant design and outstanding service, and finally, the major international Rosewood Hotels and Resorts will add a new exclusive haven to its collection of international hotels, while the Marriott Luxury Collection will also arrive in Diriyah To provide a distinctive and expressive experience of its location.

Wadi Saffar is located in the western side of Diriyah, which is a valley rich in cultural history and a rich historical heritage and tourism destination, on an area of ​​60 square kilometers in an area of ​​captivating beauty and wonderful landscapes, and although this valley was once a meeting place for merchants and travelers from Asia, Africa and Europe, but today it has been developed to be a symbol of modernity and modernity, as it has become a cultural center that brings together the finest experiences in the world, and this unique and constantly evolving story includes a group of exceptional brands represented in the prestigious Oberoi brand that will attend with dedication Continuing in gracious hospitality, within a tranquil and exceptional environment, Six Senses Hotels & Resorts committed to the principles of health and sustainability, inviting guests to connect to the region through innovative experiences, where our hotel partners will come together to create a modern global landmark in the Kingdom.

On this occasion, CEO of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Jerry Inzerillo, welcomed the new international hotel brands in Diriyah Gate and Wadi Saffar in the coming years, expecting it to provide a new level of luxury for the Kingdom’s residents and visitors from all over the world. Famous brands, looking forward to unveiling high-end hotel offers in the coming months to residents and visitors of the Kingdom, pointing out that this announcement represents a unique event in the development of Diriyah and a wonderful model that reflects the scale of efforts aimed at achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and the related programs that come first The Quality of Life Program and its pillars and objectives to create a vibrant society, a sustainable economy and a prosperous country.

For his part, the President of Diriyah Development Company (Divco) Jonathan Timms said that the announcement of the upcoming group of hotels represents a milestone in the development of Diriyah, adding that the selection and sponsorship of partner hotels was carefully done to ensure that visitors receive the highest levels of hospitality, while urging them to explore Diriyah through the brands. Jonathan praised the great efforts made by the team to attract these prestigious operators to share the vision of Diriyah and their desire to develop the region, and also noted that more hotel partners will be announced during the next few months.

It is worth noting that the hotels will be opened in phases starting with the first hotel, The Luxury Collection, operated by the luxury Marriott Group, which is scheduled to open in 2022 with 141 rooms, and being the historical and cultural heart of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Diriyah will soon and proudly showcase to the world more than Drawing on 300 years of Saudi Arabia’s history through an engaging and inspiring array of heritage and cultural experiences, hospitality, education, retail and restaurants for visitors, the jewel of the kingdom, located in the thriving and historically rich northwest region of the capital, Riyadh, will be developed in an authentic Najdi architectural style.