Anantara to debut Somabay resort on Egypt’s Red Sea

Minor Hotels will open an Anantara resort in Somabay on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, marking the brand’s latest expansion in the country.

Set to open in May 2030, the project will include 300 hotel keys and 150 branded residential units within the Somabay masterplan, located around 45 minutes from Hurghada International Airport (HRG).

Developed in partnership with Somabay Hotel Company SAE, the resort will feature a mix of rooms, suites and beach and pool villas, while the residences will include apartments and beachfront villas. Facilities will include multiple dining venues, wellness and leisure offerings and family-focused amenities.

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Amir Golbarg, Chief Operating Officer of Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa, said: “The signing of Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences reflects our focus on expanding into destinations that support both luxury hospitality and branded residences in Egypt.”

The move builds on Minor Hotels’ wider growth strategy in Egypt, following its joint venture with Sunrise Resorts & Cruises to develop and operate up to 50 properties across the country over the next decade.

Globally, the company continues to scale its pipeline across key markets. Recent signings include projects in Thailand, the UK and the US, with openings and rebrandings scheduled through to 2030. In Thailand, the group is launching Colbert Collection with a beachfront resort in Koh Samui, while a Mayfair conversion project will mark the brand’s UK debut. In the US, Anantara is preparing to enter the market with a mixed-use development in Miami.

For more information, visit minorhotels.com