Jumeirah Group, a Dubai-basee luxury hotel chain, has entered Saudi Arabia with the launch of its first property,Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah.

In a press statement, Jumeirah Group says that the hotel, which is situated in Jabal Omar as part of the second phase of the city’s flagship Jabal Omar project, has witnessed successful operations.

Located a short walk from the Great Mosque of Makkah, the hotel offers 1,121 keys including rooms, suites and residences and luxury amenities.

The hotel opens with 507 guest rooms and suites across two high-rise towers

The statement adds that Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah features eight dining destinations, including Mediterranean restaurant Patras and a lobby lounge serving specialty teas and baked goods.

It adds that soon, guests will have access to six more unique dining options at the East and West towers, featuring a signature regional Arabesque restaurant alongside Persian, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian and Indo-Pakistani restaurants and a café offering the finest teas and French baked goods.

The property says it also hosts three meeting rooms and event spaces accommodating 10 to 70 people. The hotel opens with 507 guest rooms and suites across two high-rise towers, with beautiful views over the city and the Great Mosque of Makkah.

The statement adds that a further 526 rooms and suites will be added in phases across two more contemporary towers. Hotel guests will also have the option to book entire floors, which feature 14 rooms and suites per level.

Rizwan Shaikh will be heading as General Manager for Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah, bringing over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience gained across India, Singapore, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, says the statement.