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Located in close
proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque, Al Masjid An Nabawi, the planned properties
will be part of the Rua Al Madinah Project which aims to elevate the service
and travel experience for visitors of Madinah. The anticipated openings will
feature approximately 4,400 rooms across eight of the company’s brands – The
Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Le
Méridien Hotels & Resorts, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels, and Courtyard
by Marriott.
“There is a strong
demand for high-quality hotel accommodation in Madinah and we are delighted to
work with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to support the enhancement and
diversification of the city’s hospitality landscape,” said Satya Anand, President,
Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. “This multi-deal
agreement also strengthens our footprint in Saudi Arabia where we continue to
see strong growth momentum in line with the Kingdom’s vision for its tourism
sector.”
“The agreement with
one of the world’s leading hospitality operators brings the Rua Al Madinah
project a step closer to realising its ambitions to further enrich Madinah
city’s Hajj and Umrah services," commented Eng. Ahmed Al Juhani, CEO of
Rua Al Madinah Holding Company. “This collaboration will culminate in the
launch of eight new hotels and nearly 4.400 rooms that will serve both
residents as well as visitors from around the world looking to visit Madinah.”
The eight planned
properties include The Ritz-Carlton, Rua Al Madinah which is slated
to offer 151 luxurious rooms and suites including a signature Ritz-Carlton
suite, multiple dining concepts, a 500-sqm ballroom, an expansive fitness
centre and Ritz Kids space. JW Marriott Rua Al Madinah is anticipated
to feature 252 well-appointed guestrooms and suites along with multiple dining
concepts, a fitness centre and meeting room facilities.
Plans for Madinah
Marriott Hotel Rua Al Madinah include 450 spacious guest
rooms and suites in addition to dining, recreation, and meeting
facilities. Le Méridien Rua Al Madinah is expected to feature
533 modern guest rooms and suites, and three dining concepts alongside
recreation and meeting facilities. The Westin Rua Al Madinah is
anticipated to comprise 361 spacious rooms and suites, three dining outlets, a
fitness centre, a kids club, and meeting facilities.
Four Points by
Sheraton Rua Al Madinah anticipates 777 modern rooms and apartments, two
all-day dining concepts, spacious meeting facilities, and a fitness
centre. Aloft Rua Al Madinah and Courtyard by Marriott Rua Al
Madinah are expected to offer a combined 1,810 rooms and suites, 1,100 sqm
of meeting space facilities, and multiple dining and recreation offerings.
The expected openings
in Madinah are part of Marriott International’s commitment to the growth of the
tourism sector in Saudi Arabia where the company’s current portfolio
encompasses 36 properties and more than 10,000 rooms across 11 of its brands.
Rua Al Madinah
Holding Company is responsible for the development masterplan for the Rua Al
Madinah project and some other real estate projects in the Holy City of Madinah
as one of the key initiatives of the Public Investment Fund to achieve Saudi
Arabia’s Vision 2030. The development of the Rua Al Madinah Project is expected
to cover 1.5 million square meters, including 47,000 new rooms by 2030.
Approximately 63% of the project’s master plan will consist of open spaces.
Integrated transportation solutions such as bus stops, and underground parking
are anticipated to facilitate easy access to the Prophets’ Mosque and support
residential and commercial activity within the master development.
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