Driven by record demand, increased air connectivity and the launch of the country’s flagship gigaprojects, Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing is hotel portfolio.Â
With around 320,000 hotel rooms being added in the next few years, many accommodations are in the luxury segments, operated by the world’s greatest hospitality brands. From royal palaces to eco-resorts, contemporary chic to haute heritage, Connecting Travel rounds up 26 luxury hotel openings coming to the kingdom in 2026.
1 The Red Palace
The historic Red Palace in old Riyadh, once the residence of King Saud bin Abdulaziz, is being converted into a luxury boutique hotel by the Boutique Group and is set to open in 2026. It will feature 70 rooms and suites with butler service, plus five high-end dining venues, and celebrate Saudi’s culture and heritage while also offering luxury, experiential hospitality. This will be the first of three palaces converted into hotels by the group. the-red-palace
2 Hyatt Place AlUla
Hyatt’s first branded hotel will make its debut in AlUla, the region that’s home to historic Nabatean rock formations, ancient dwellings, desert canyons, heritage villages and Saudi’s first Unesco World Heritage Site, Hegra. The hotel will feature 215 rooms, two dining venues, a pool, fitness centre and a meeting space, and also offer World of Hyatt members benefits, including room upgrades and late checkout. hyatt.com/Saudi
3 Four Seasons Madinah
Located in the heart of Madinah, just steps from the Prophet’s Mosque, Four Seasons will bring 246 rooms and suites to the city. Elements from the mosque will be woven into the hotel’s design, and there will be distinctive restaurant and lounge concepts, expansive event spaces, a fitness centre and a spa. four-seasons-in-madinah
4 Raffles Jeddah
Opening in a central location overlooking the Jeddah Corniche and the Red Sea, Raffles Jeddah marks the second branded launch for the brand in the kingdom and the fifth in the GCC. With design that reflects Hejazi culture, art and craftsmanship, the hotel will bring 142 rooms and 40 suites to the city, including a three-bedroom family suite and two presidential suites, as well as three restaurants and lounges and a spa. raffles.com/jeddah
Source: CT
