Saudi Arabia is now ready with a number of new or fully renovated luxury hotels to offer unparalleled experiences to tourists from around the world
As Saudi Arabia prepares to receive an unprecedented rush of tourists, it is also ready with a number of new or fully renovated luxury hotels to offer unparalleled experiences to tourists from around the world who wish to explore the untouched destinations. Here are some luxury hotels for leisure travellers that allow tourists to explore an abundance of attractive activities.
Sunset Beach Resort- A beachfront sanctuary in Al Khobar
Located in the Eastern Province, Sunset Beach is more than a resort. The five-star private resort covers more than 550,000 square metres in a private location, with top-of-the-line service and luxurious amenities truly makes it an Arabian Oasis. The Sunset Beach resort has beautiful landscaped gardens and soothing beaches situated along a 1.5 km long peninsula with one beachfront facing Aziziyah Bay and another along the Arabian coastline. Guests can choose to stay in one of the Sunset Beach’s 251 luxury accommodation units, varying between villas, chalets and beachfront cabanas. All the units are opulent, private and spaciously designed.
As the resort is home to the calmest waters of Arabian Gulf, it offers tourists several activities including tennis and squash courts, a paintball field, bowling alley and a family water park, along with an incredible variety of leisurely exciting beach activities.
The African-style resort has 57 luxurious bungalows and villas which also has exciting leisure activities
Nofa Riyadh- The Safari Hotel
Barely an hour’s drive from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport or 45 minutes from downtown Riyadh, Nofa Riyadh resort overlooks Nofa Wildlife Park and it offers a unique desert safari experience, with the magic of the desert, changing landscapes and the majestic sand dunes, all in lush greenery.
The African-style resort has 57 luxurious bungalows and villas which also has exciting leisure activities such as an impressive equestrian resort that features a show jumping arena, a specialised race-track, a luxury health club, spa and a challenging 18-hole golf course which makes Nofa Riyadh one of the best resorts in Saudi Arabia.
The resort’s USP lies in the wildlife park, where the tourists experience a unique African safari that’s home to over 700 animals including Asian Elephants, Zebras, Arabian Oryx as well as giraffes, sables, cheetahs and many other wild animals.
Ritz Carlton is a destination for international business travellers, newlyweds, pilgrims journeying to Makkah and for families
Ritz Carlton, Jeddah- Royal treatment along the Red Sea
Set along with Al Hamra corniche and overlooking the Red Sea, the guests are welcomed with a magnificent fountain in the Ritz Carlton, Jeddah. The hotel maintains elements of its palatial roots with the majestic arches and traditional Saudi Arabian hospitality. The luxury five-star hotel is a destination for international business travellers, newlyweds, pilgrims journeying to Makkah and for families. Addressing the wishes of both international and regional travellers, the hotel offers sea view guest rooms and suites, restaurants that offer both local and global cuisines. The Jeddah Spa features a beautiful interior designed with relaxation areas, a gentlemen’s spa. The hotel also comes with largest convention space in Jeddah.
Downtown in Saudi Arabia’s second largest city, guests can explore commercial and diplomatic areas along Tahlia and Palestine streets the historical AL Balad and the Floating Mosque.
Travellers can explore Jeddah’s enchanting history and culture through its narrow streets, museums and artistic galleries. Beautifully surrounded by the desert and a sea front, the city offers both the adventures of safari trips as well as variety of watersports.
New hotel openings in Saudi Arabia
Banyan Tree, Al Ula (Opening Q4 2021)
Located in the Ashar Valley near the city of Al Ula, Banyan Tree is nestled against sky-high rock formations in a pristine valley, inspired by more than 200,000 years of human heritage and unique landscapes that created the world’s largest living museum.
The beautiful luxury tented resort is situated in an eco-tourism region, just a short flight from either Jeddah or Riyadh. The beautiful resort blends into the sands that surround it with an epic view from all of its one, two and three-bedroom Pool Villas.
Habitas Alula Resort, Al Ula (Opening Q4 2021)
Habitas Al Ula resort is an eco-friendly resort blends in a seamlessly with Al Ula’s landscape, attracts guests closer to the culture, heritage and with the beautiful environment around them. Located in the heart of the ancient Nabatean region, guests can lose themselves in the ancient civilisation and local culture from Hegre to Al Ula’s Old Town and more.
The upcoming hotel also offers the opportunity for tourists and guests to enjoy unique spa treatments and wellness experiences that are locally inspired with a Habitas twist.
