The hotel is shaping up to be one of Saudi Arabia’s most exclusive new hideaways.
Developments in Diriyah have been making waves as the enclave on the outskirts of the Saudi capital gears up to become the hospitality heart of Riyadh. Occupying 60 square kilometres of Saudi Arabia’s most untouched natural landscape, The Oberoi, Wadi Safar is set to become one of the Kingdom’s most coveted retreats. Designed for travellers who value privacy, quiet sophistication and sense-of-place experiences, the resort will offer a discreet collection of 60 rooms and 10 private villas, backed by Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ signature “intuitive, effortless, and graceful hospitality”.
For seasoned luxury travellers, the Oberoi name carries real weight. The brand’s legacy has long been built on a combination of meticulous service, understated elegance and a deep respect for local culture. Bringing that heritage to Wadi Safar feels especially significant, not only because of the calibre of the brand, but because this opening marks a defining milestone for the destination itself.
Wadi Safar is emerging as one of the region’s most compelling lifestyle and leisure destinations, with a strong sense of heritage woven into its natural setting. As the first luxury hotel to open in Wadi Safar, The Oberoi sets the benchmark for what comes next, signalling the start of a new hospitality chapter that will see more high-end openings follow.
Overlooking the Royal Equestrian & Polo Club and a Greg Norman-designed 27-hole championship golf course, the resort blends high-end comfort with dramatic scenery. Facilities are set to include a ballroom for up to 160 guests, a spa and wellness offering with a Yoga Studio, a pool area and Kids Club, a Business Centre, and five distinctive food and drink venues.
Each dining concept will feature outdoor seating, with panoramic views over either the central grand water feature or the surrounding escarpment, creating an elevated setting for long lunches, sunset dinners, and starlit evenings spent dining al fresco.
The Oberoi, Wadi Safar will be followed by hotel openings in Wadi Safar, including Aman Wadi Safar, Faena Wadi Safar, Montage Resort Wadi Safar, Six Senses Wadi Safar, The Chedi Wadi Safar, and The Langham, Diriyah.
With its low-key scale, statement location and the enduring cachet of the Oberoi brand, The Oberoi, Wadi Safar is poised to redefine what a Saudi escape can look like, culturally rooted, quietly luxurious, and intentionally removed from the everyday.
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