Corinthia to build hotel in Saudi Arabia €16b destination project

​International Hotel Investments p.l.c. has announced that its operating arm Corinthia Hotels Limited has signed an agreement with Diriyah Gate Development Authority, to open a hotel in 2025 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia

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International Hotel Investments p.l.c. has announced that its operating arm Corinthia Hotels Limited has signed an agreement with Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), to open a hotel in 2025 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

In traditional Najdi style, Corinthia Hotels will build a mudbrick 80 key hotel, 10 residential serviced villas, with two specialty restaurants, forming part of their five dining outlets.

The project forms part of the wider development of Diriyah, which is being regenerated into the Kingdom’s foremost historical, cultural and lifestyle destination.

This will features the establishment of more than a dozen, new premium hotels as the next stage of DGDA’s journey to transform the ‘Jewel of the Kingdom’ into the Kingdom’s foremost historical, cultural and lifestyle destination.

Situated to the northwest of Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh, Diriyah is a SAR 64 billion development project covering 7sq.km.

Diriyah will become the Kingdom’s historic and cultural heart, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s 300+ years of history through an engaging and inspiring set of heritage, hospitality, education, retail and dining experiences for residents, tourists and frequent visitors.

The historic town of Diriyah will be transformed into a global tourism destination with its main anchors rooted in its historic culture and heritage. It aims to be developed as an urban, mixed-use development inspired by the principles of both new urbanism and historical Najdi architectural typology.

It will be home to more than 20 luxury and ultra-luxury hospitality venues offering genuine experiences that reflect the rich history and culture of Diriyah and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Ultimately, the destination will include museums, galleries, restaurants, retail experiences, public squares, hotels, multiple recreational spaces, residences, educational institutions and offices.

DGDA has finalised hotel management agreements with 16 of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands, with our first hotel planned to open in 2023.

The 16 hotel brands slated to open will be situated across two of DGDA’s masterplan areas – Diriyah and Wadi Safar.

The infrastructure of Diriyah’s first phase of hotel construction will feature an interpretation of the local landscape and traditional Najdi design themes, whereas the next phase will offer visitors a more evolved Najdi design experience.

Both phases of Diriyah’s hospitality development plans will see a variety of luxury hotels open, characterized by their cutting-edge design, top-class amenities, and superb customer service.

Corinthia Hotels seeks to build upon its hospitality legacy by delighting the senses of Diriyah’s travelers with great service and timeless design motifs within Diriyah’s first phase.

Diriyah will also feature Marriott International’s EDITION Hotels, Thai-rooted brand Anantara, part of Minor Hotels, Waldorf Astoria, Taj Hotels, 1 Hotels, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Treehouse Hotels, Hyatt, Marriott International’s Moxy Hotels and Radisson Hotel Group’s Radisson RED brand.

Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of DGDA, applauded the new hotels joining the Diriyah hospitality portfolio, stating,

“We are excited to further Diriyah’s position as Saudi Arabia’s historical and cultural epicenter by bringing international hoteliers to operate within Diriyah,” he said.

“Each and every hotel brand offers a special, distinctive experience for visitors, all united by a shared promise to provide a unique set of high-quality services measured to global standards for all of Diriyah’s guests. The opening of these hotels signifies our ongoing promise to transform Diriyah into one of the greatest gathering places in the world, welcoming visitors from around the world into the Kingdom, in line with Vision 2030’s aims and objectives.”

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