Aman reveals details of resort in Saudi Arabia’s Wadi Safar

Ultra-luxury brand Aman Group is set to open Amansamar, an exclusive resort with a hotel, branded residences and focus on outdoor living and leisure in the Wadi Safar development, close to Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh.

 

Set in a desert landscape near Unesco-listed site At-Turaif, Wadi Safar is an exclusive destination that once complete, will feature a collection of luxury hotels — including Aman, Oberoi and Six Senses — alongside residences and high-end leisure, all designed to celebrate the area’s heritage and natural beauty.

 

Amansamar draws its name from ‘Aman’, meaning peace in Sanskrit, and ‘Samar’, the Arabic term for gathering to share stories at night. It’s also a nod to the acacia tree, a symbol of resilience and tranquility, which will feature throughout in the landscape and design.

 

The resort will include a hotel with 80 suites, designed in Aman’s signature minimalist style by renowned architect and designer Jean-Michel Gathy, whose recent projects include One&Only One Za’abeel in Dubai and Aman Lai Nert in Bangkok.

 

The property will feature natural materials, subtle patterns and metallic accents to echo the desert landscape.

 

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Facilities will include a focus on wellness, including a signature Aman Spa with hammam and banya houses, or traditional steam baths, plus hydrotherapy spaces, several pools and a Racquet Club.

 

There will also be multiple dining venues and a Kids’ Club.

 

Hotel guests and residents will also have access to outdoor activities such as golf at the Greg Norman-designed Royal Signature Golf Course, which is scheduled to open later in 2025, as well as the polo and equestrian facilities, plus hiking and cycling trails.

 

The project will also introduce the first Aman-branded residences in Saudi Arabia, offering a limited number of five- to six-bedroom villas and private estates, each starting from 9,000 square metres, and with access to the Residence Club for wellness and dining.