25 luxury hotels opening in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Driven by record demand, increased air connectivity and the launch of the country’s flagship gigaprojects, Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing is hotel portfolio. 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