Crowne Plaza hotel debuts in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia

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Pool, Crowne Plaza Al Jubail

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its premium offering in Saudi Arabia with the opening of Crowne Plaza Al Jubail in the Eastern Province, marking IHG’s third property in the port city after InterContinental and Holiday Inn, and its tenth Crowne Plaza in the kingdom. This latest addition brings the total number of IHG hotels operating or in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia to 93.

Designed with longer stays and workations in mind, the hotel is set in the heart of Al Jubail with convenient access to key business districts, the waterfront and popular attractions, including Al Nakheel Beach, Fanateer Corniche and Deffi Park.

Crowne Plaza Al Jubail offers 190 guest rooms and suites across five categories, all generously sized with dedicated workspaces, seating areas and walk‑in showers. All suites feature pool views, while the Royal Suite adds a full kitchen and dining area and can accommodate up to four guests, catering to families and small groups.

Lobby, Crowne Plaza Al Jubail

Dining options span three venues: Al Basatin Restaurant, an all‑day destination serving international and local cuisine with buffet breakfast; Le Monde Café for speciality coffee and light bites; and La Palma, a poolside fine‑dining venue offering fusion flavours. Guests can also opt for 24‑hour in‑room dining and tailored poolside dining experiences.

Wellbeing and productivity sit at the core of the offer, with an outdoor heated swimming pool, kids’ pool and fully equipped fitness centre. For business travellers and events, the hotel provides seven meeting rooms, flexible social spaces and a business centre.

Commenting on the opening, Waleed Khalifa, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Al Jubail, said, “From its central location to its flexible spaces and amenities, the hotel offers a comfortable base for guests visiting the Eastern Province for work, leisure, or both.”

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IHG currently operates 46 hotels in Saudi Arabia under seven brands – Six Senses, InterContinental, Kimpton, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites and voco – with a further 47 hotels scheduled to open over the next three to five years.

The group recently launched a talent development programme aimed at preparing Saudi nationals to become the next generation of hospitality leaders.

As the kingdom’s hospitality landscape continues to expand, with an estimated 320,000 additional keys in the pipeline, forthcoming openings include the Saudi debut of Mondrian in Riyadh with 200 keys, the launch of Raffles Jeddah with 142 rooms and 40 suites overlooking the Red Sea, and the arrival of the SO/ and W Hotels brands in the kingdom, with openings in Jeddah and Riyadh, respectively.

For more information, visit ihg.com/hotels and crowneplaza/al-jubail