Kerten Hospitality expands in Kuwait with Mangaf hotel takeover

Kerten Hospitality has taken over operations of Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 in Mangaf as the lifestyle hospitality group continues expanding its Kuwait portfolio.

 

Located along the Arabian Gulf, the property becomes Kerten Hospitality’s second project in Kuwait following the launch of The House Hotel Al Khiran in 2021.

 

Running under the Cloud 7 brand, the hotel will offer accommodation, dining venues, wellness and fitness facilities and flexible event spaces targeting both leisure and business travellers. The property will collaborate with Kuwaiti artisans, creators and culinary talent as part of its guest experience strategy.

 

Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, said the group had seen rising demand in Kuwait for hospitality concepts centred around community and lifestyle experiences.

 

“Since opening The House Hotel Al Khiran, we’ve seen a growing appetite for destinations that go beyond accommodation to create a sense of belonging,” she said.

 

“This new project is designed to connect travellers and residents alike, reflecting Kuwait’s energy and creativity through lifestyle experiences and community engagement.”

 

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The Kuwait expansion follows wider regional growth by Kerten Hospitality across the Middle East, Africa and Europe. In January 2026, the company announced the addition of 1,000 hotel keys across its development pipeline.

 

Kerten Hospitality currently manages more than 55 projects across 12 brands in the MENA and European regions, including developments in Kuwait, Morocco, Italy and Saudi Arabia.

 

The company previously reported a 55% year-on-year increase in operating revenues and a 69% rise in gross operating profit, supported by portfolio expansion and new openings.

 

Recent regional projects include Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort in Dammam, The House Residence Azure in Zanzibar and Cloud 7 Hotel Dersa Tetuan in Morocco. Kerten Hospitality currently operates 11 projects globally across destinations including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi, Morocco, Türkiye, Kuwait and the UAE.

 

For more information, visit kertenhospitality.com