The hotel will include 210 rooms and seven restaurants.
W Hotels can be found across the world, from Abu Dhabi to London. Now, the hospitality brand is coming to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in early 2026, W Riyadh aims to be an urban escape in the capital.
W Riyadh will span 210 rooms and suites, seven restaurants, shops and an events space. The hotel will include the brand’s signature spaces, including the Living Room, WET Deck®, AWAY® Spa and FIT® fitness centre. The hotel will rise within King Abdullah Financial District, the world’s largest LEED-certified mixed-use business destination, spanning 1.6 million square metres of luxury residences and hotels, office spaces, retail outlets and cultural and entertainment venues.
Chadi Hauch, Regional Vice President of Lodging Development, Middle East, Marriott International, explained: “In line with the strategic framework of Vision 2030, Riyadh is fast becoming a key regional metropolis attracting global leisure and business travellers alike. This monumental signing underscores the increased demand for distinctive luxury brands in the capital, and we look forward to working with KAFD DMC to bring the W Hotels vision for innovation, creativity, design, and exploration to the city.”
Gautam Sashittal, CEO of KAFD DMC, added: “The Kingdom has surpassed Vision 2030 tourism expectations seven years ahead of schedule, which sets the stage for future growth. Our collaboration with Marriott International marks a pivotal milestone in our ongoing expansion efforts. W Riyadh is an exciting addition to the company’s hospitality offerings and will help position KAFD as a lifestyle destination of choice. The project also aims to set new benchmarks in luxury living and hospitality experiences and will help accommodate the high influx of travellers into the capital.”
W Riyadh – KAFD marks the debut of W Hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing an urban escape to the heart of the capital and is expected to welcome guests in early 2026.
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