In a bid to support Saudi Arabia’s 2030 framework, which aims to position the country as a global hub for religious and cultural tourism and host 80 million tourists, Al Qimmah Hospitality, in partnership with Amwaj Real Estate, has signed an agreement with Marriott International to build the world’s largest Courtyard hotel in Makkah.

In a press statement, Marriott International says that Marriott Makkah Al Naseem will open for clients in 2026, with 2,179 rooms, spread in seven interconnected towers.

Marriott International says that the hotel will also have a restaurajnt with a capacity to accommodate over 1,800 clients as well as a lobby lounge that includes the brand’s signature Grab n’ Go market.

Chadi Hauch

“We are pleased to build on our relationship with Al Qimmah Hospitality and BinDawood Trading with this landmark agreement to open the world’s largest Courtyard by Marriott in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this agreement underscores Marriott International’s commitment to supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s tourism sector and reinforces the continued demand we are seeing for our portfolio of brands in the Holy City of Makkah,” says Chadi Hauch, Regional Vice President, Marriott International Middle East.

Abdul Razzaq

“The signing of the agreement reflects the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 framework which aims to position the country as a global hub for religious and cultural tourism and continues to promote cultured real estate development. We are constructing high-quality towers within the Al Naseem District, as part of our ongoing commitment to serve guests and travelers to the Holy Mosque. This will be one of our largest developments to date and continuation of our strategic collaboration with Marriott International,” says Abdul Razzaq BinDawood, Chairman, Al Qimmah.