25 luxury hotels opening in Saudi Arabia in 2026

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 

5 Basiqat by Mantis

Following the debut of Mantis Bahrain in 2025, Accor will expand its Mantis eco-luxury brand in Saudi with the launch of Basiqat by Mantis, set to open in late 2026 in Al Uyaynah, around 40 minutes from Riyadh. Blending “luxury with cultural immersion”, the resort will reflect Saudi’s natural landscapes and heritage across two sites, featuring 90 suites, 66 villas, 10 Zad Palace Suites and 52 desert tents for immersive, sustainable stays. mantiscollection.com

6 Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah

Set within the Jabal Omar master development, Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah will become the world’s largest Sofitel when it opens in 2026, nearly double the size of the current largest Sofitel in Cairo. The property will feature 1,141 rooms and suites across two towers, just steps from Al Masjid Al Haram. Facilities will include six dining venues, meeting spaces and multiple fitness centres, with wellness at the heart of the guest experience. Address-jabal-omar-makkah

 

7 Mondrian Riyadh

Scheduled for 2026, this would be Ennismore’s first Mondrian property in Saudi Arabia. Located in Al Malga Urban Village in the north of Riyadh, the LEED-certified hotel is designed by interior architect Tristan Di Plessis and will feature 200 keys – including 130 rooms and suites, and a range of 1-3 bedroom serviced apartments. Guests can expect three restaurants and lounges as well as event and wellness spaces. mondrian-riyadh

 

Render of Mondrian Riyadh

 

8 Conrad Riyadh Laysen Valley

Hilton’s second Conrad property in Riyadh will feature 185 rooms and suites within one of the city’s most prominent high-end, mixed-use developments near the Diplomatic Quarter. Designed to capture the brand’s signature style, the hotel will combine bold architecture, contemporary art and tailored guest experiences, with facilities including premium dining, an executive lounge and a spa. This will be joined by a Conrad hotel at The Avenues – Riyadh, which is slated to follow in 2027. Conrad-hotels

 

9 Faena The Red Sea

US luxury lifestyle brand Faena will bring its signature blend of hospitality, healing and art to The Red Sea with a 150-key resort on Shura Island. Comprising suites and villas, each with a private pool and ocean views, the property will feature six restaurants led by acclaimed chefs, a holistic healing house and a South American-inspired spa. Guests can also enjoy The Living Room nightlife experience, live performances and a curated programme of art exhibitions. faena.com 

 

Faena The Red Sea

 

10 SO/ Jeddah

Ennismore’s design-led brand SO follows on a recent Ras Al Khaimah opening with this hotel and residences with 147 keys, including 40 hotel rooms, 77 one-bedroom apartments, 19 two-bedroom apartments and 11 three-bedroom apartments, ideal for extended stays. The contemporary property will include stylish dining concepts such as signature restaurant Filia and the Ninive concept. The hotel will also have more than 3500 square metres of flexible events space, plus wellness facilities. so-hotels.com

 

11 W Riyadh

Marriott International will open W Riyadh-KAFD in Q1, marking W Hotels’ debut in Saudi and its seventh property in the GCC region. Opening in the King Abdullah Financial District (joining the Kimpton that opened in 2025), this W will feature 210 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and a spa. The property is expected to showcase the brand’s signature bold design alongside inventive culinary concepts and year-round lifestyle programming. w-hotels.com

 

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12 Grand Hyatt The Red Sea

The first of eight properties opening at The Red Sea destination, Grand Hyatt The Red Sea will be the largest of Shura Island’s 11 hotels with 430 rooms and suites. Designed by Foster + Partners, the resort features a striking “coral bloom” aesthetic inspired by the colours and forms of the surrounding reefs. Dining venues span global cuisines, while guests also have access to Shura Island’s wider amenities, including a marina and the 18-hole championship Shura Links golf course. grand-hyatt-the-red-sea 

 

Grand Hyatt Red Sea

 

13 Hyatt Miraval The Red Sea

Hyatt’s Miraval brand will make its international debut at The Red Sea, introducing an adults-only wellness retreat centred on mindfulness and balance. The resort will feature 180 one- to four-bedroom villas with direct access to the beach and mangroves. Anchoring the property is the Life in Balance Spa – the largest at The Red Sea – offering 39 treatment rooms, a mangrove boardwalk, walking trails and wellness programmes inspired by Middle Eastern traditions and ingredients. hyatt.com/miraval-the-red-sea

 

14 Fairmont The Red Sea

Located beside the 18-hole Shura Links golf course, this Accor-managed resort will comprise 193 rooms and six dining venues, including an overwater restaurant overlooking the Red Sea and surrounding mangroves. Facilities will include a spa, kids club and teens centre. The property will join upcoming Fairmont openings in Al Khobar and Madinah, expanding the brand’s Saudi portfolio alongside its hotel and residences in Riyadh and property in Makkah. fairmont.com

 

Hyatt Miraval The Red Sea

 

15 Jumeirah The Red Sea

Set amid the natural landscapes of Shura Island, the resort will feature 79 rooms, 48 suites and 32 private beachfront villas, each designed to blend modern luxury with the surrounding environment. Guests can enjoy signature Jumeirah experiences, including refined dining, family-friendly amenities and the Talise Spa, offering holistic treatments inspired by the island’s coastal setting. The property marks Jumeirah’s continued expansion in Saudi, following the debut of Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah. jumeirah-the-red-sea

 

16 Raffles The Red Sea

Situated on the northwestern shores of Shura Island, this 168-key Raffles resort comprises rooms, suites and villas inspired by Saudi heritage and its coastal setting. Five dining venues include two speciality restaurants serving contemporary Singaporean and Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, alongside a shisha lounge and pool bar and grill. The Raffles Spa features seven treatment rooms and a fitness area, while signature butler service and a curated cultural programme complete the guest experience. raffles.com/opening-soon 

 

Jumeirah The Red Sea

 

17 Nammos Resort, Amaala

As part of the first phase of Red Sea Global’s regenerative Amaala destination, Nammos Hotels & Resorts will debut on Saudi’s northwest coast at Triple Bay. The Mykonos-born brand will introduce 110 ocean-view rooms and 20 branded residences, alongside a luxury spa, fitness centre and kids’ club. Guests can dine at four venues, including Omnia Restaurant, which will host a rotating roster of guest chefs and culinary collaborations. Set between the Red Sea and the Hijaz mountains, the resort will open alongside Amaala’s 27-hole oceanfront golf course. nammoshotels.com/amaala 

 

18 Four Seasons Resort Red Sea

Set on the eastern tip of Shura Island, the 180-key resort is surrounded by the Red Sea on three sides, with accommodations arranged in clusters reminiscent of ancient desert caravans. Guests can enjoy six restaurants and lounges, three pools and a spa. Blending Saudi hospitality with Four Seasons’ signature service, the resort offers a serene escape in a pristine island setting. fourseasons.com/redseashuraisland

 

Four Seasons Resort Red Sea

 

19 Four Seasons Resort and Residences, Amaala

This Four Seasons will focus on offering personalised itineraries dedicated to wellness seekers. The resort includes 220 rooms and suites, as well as villas with private pools. Nestled in organic gardens, a luxury spa will offer extensive therapeutic remedies including halotherapy, cryotherapy and advanced skin therapies, as well as bespoke fitness plans. Curated guest experiences include canyoning, mountain biking, horse riding and guided hikes in the surrounding hills, cliffs and wadis, and golf. four-seasons-resort-and-residences-amaala

 

20 Equinox Resort Amaala

The first of two Equinox properties launching in Saudi, this resort will bring the brand’s signature focus on fitness, performance and lifestyle to Red Sea wellness destination Amaala. Designed in homage to traditional Saudi architecture, the resort is centred around a serene courtyard and features 128 rooms, including two penthouses overlooking the marina and Hijaz Cove. Facilities include fine-dining restaurants, a rooftop magnesium salt pool, a spa and an Equinox Fitness Club. equinox-hotels.com/amaala 

 

Equinox Resort Amaala

 

21 Rosewood Resort Amaala

Positioned within Amaala’s wellness-focused Triple Bay development, this Rosewood resort has been designed as an ultra-luxury sanctuary dedicated to wellbeing and tranquility. The 110-key property will feature fine dining venues, relaxed beach-inspired lounges and a kids’ club. At its heart lies Asaya Spa, offering treatment pavilions set around a verdant oasis, along with spaces for meditation and holistic therapies tailored to restoration and mindfulness. resorts/rosewood

 

22 Six Senses Amaala

Following the debut of Six Senses Southern Dunes, this beachfront retreat extends the brand’s presence at The Red Sea with a design echoing the charm of regional coastal villages. The hillside-style resort opens onto expansive beaches featuring a family pool and a beachside restaurant, while to the south, natural rock pools and pocket coves lead to the Six Senses Spa, nestled in a secluded mangrove-fringed bay. sixsenses.com/amaala 

 

Six Senses Amaala

 

23 The Ritz-Carlton Amaala

Set on the northernmost point of Triple Bay, The Ritz-Carlton Amaala will anchor the second phase of developments at the regenerative Red Sea destination. Designed by Foster + Partners, the resort draws inspiration from the coastal architecture of nearby Al Wajh and blends harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. The largest property at Amaala, it will feature 390 accommodations, multiple dining venues, a spa, three pools – including adults-only and family options – beach access, and extensive fitness, sports and wellness facilities. the-ritz-carlton-amaala 

 

24 Jayasom Wellness Resort, Amaala

Positioned within Amaala’s Triple Bay wellness district, Jayasom Wellness Resort will feature 153 rooms, suites and private residences designed for holistic rejuvenation. The destination retreat will offer personalised programmes integrating fitness, physiotherapy, nutrition and spa therapies for both adults and families. Emphasising ‘conscious cuisine’ and mindful living, the resort combines evidence-based Western wellness practices with holistic treatments inspired by Arabic healing traditions, setting a new benchmark for integrated wellbeing in the region. jayasom-wellness-resort-amaala 

 

Jayasom Wellness Resort, Amaala

 

25 Clinique La Prairie Health Resort Amaala

A trailblazer in health and longevity for more than a century, Swiss wellness brand Clinique La Prairie will debut its first resort outside Switzerland at Amaala on Saudi’s northwest coast. The 74-key property will comprise ultra-luxury suites and 13 branded residences, surrounded by dramatic Red Sea landscapes. Centred on the Clinique La Prairie Longevity Method, the resort will integrate advanced medical technologies, regenerative treatments and bespoke wellness programmes within a setting that fuses scientific innovation with five-star hospitality. cliniquelaprairie.com/saudi-arabia-amaala 

 

Don’t forget… Diriyah

While details are difficult to confirm, there are a host of high-end hospitality brands scheduled to open their doors at Diriyah – the birthplace of the kingdom, located on the edge of Riyadh. The US$63.2 billion, 16-million-square-kilometre megaproject includes the desert fortress At-Turaif, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and takes inspiration from the traditional Najdi architecture style. Hotels scheduled to open include The Ritz-Carlton, Six Senses, Waldorf Astoria, Taj, Aman, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, Armani, Orient Express, Anantara, The Chedi, Oberoi, Baccarat, Corinthia, Rosewood, Raffles, Address, Treehouse, Faena, Fusion and The Langham. Most hotels are expected to be operational by 2027.

 

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