Taj Hotels and Resorts to open two properties in Saudi Arabia
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In an exclusive interview with TravelTV Middle East, Saurabh Tiwari – Area Director Middle East & CIS, Taj Hotels part of IHCL shared that there are two hotels in the pipeline for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One will be in the cultural capital of Diriyah Gate in Riyadh with 200 rooms whilst the other will be in Mecca with an inventory of 350 rooms. ' Saudi Arabia is growing at a phenomenal pace—it's already among the world's top 20 economies and is well on its way to breaking into the top 10. With numerous giga projects underway and nearly a trillion-dollar economy, the momentum is unstoppable. The opportunities here are vast; it's not just one runway, but six major runways of growth and potential. The future truly looks bright. As for Taj Hotels, we currently operate three exceptional properties in Dubai. Now that we're well-established there and our growth in India has been remarkable, we've turned our attention to Saudi Arabia. We've already signed two hotels—one in the holy city of Mecca and another in Riyadh. We're actively engaging with promising partners and like-minded investors who recognize the strength of our brand. And it's not just about Taj—it's also about the power of Brand India. There's a strong Indian diaspora here in Riyadh, over 1.7 million people, not to mention the countless pilgrims from the subcontinent who visit Saudi Arabia. They know our brand, they trust it, and they connect with it. We're confident that Taj will thrive in Saudi Arabia, and we're incredibly excited about what's ahead.'
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