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Zawya
11 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Diriyah Company announces sales launch of exclusive Aman Residences, Amansamar in Wadi Safar
A limited collection of five- and six-bedroom residences starting at 9,000 sqm Residences are part of the Amansamar development in the exclusive Wadi Safar Masterplan Developed by Diriyah Company Diriyah: Diriyah Company has announced the launch of the Aman Residences, Amansamar in Wadi Safar adding to the already impressive portfolio of branded residential opportunities on offer by Diriyah. Unveiling a limited collection of Aman-branded residences comprising ultra-luxury villas and private estates, each appointed with five or six-bedrooms, which have been developed as part of the integrated Amansamar community in the prestigious Wadi Safar master plan, a signature development by Diriyah Company. Set on plots starting from 9,000 sqm, the villas offer privacy, expansive living, and access to world-class amenities such as the Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, the Royal Diriyah Equestrian and Polo Club, an Aman Spa with a hammam and banya, a Racquet Club, pools, curated dining and an invitation to join the global Aman Club. The Aman-branded Residences in Wadi Safar will be located alongside the 80 key Aman hotel that together comprise the ultra-luxury Amansamar destination and what will be the first Aman Residences in Saudi Arabia. Blending Aman's ethos of peace with 'samar', the Arabic tradition of storytelling at dusk, Amansamar reflects the surrounding desert's cultural and natural heritage. Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects, the hotel and residences will offer panoramic views, the brand's signature minimalist design, and a sense of immersive tranquility. Diriyah Company Group CEO, Jerry Inzerillo said: 'This sales launch marks another significant milestone in our ongoing development of the Wadi Safar master plan, and we are enormously proud to be partnering with Aman Group, a truly exceptional developer of unique places to stay and to live in. Amansamar will be an outstanding addition to our growing hospitality portfolio and we anticipate significant demand for these wonderful branded residences and the luxurious lifestyle they will offer.' Vlad Doronin, Chairman and CEO of Aman Group, added: 'The launch of Aman Residences, Amansamar, marks a defining moment for Aman in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Reflecting our deep respect for the country's cultural heritage, natural beauty, and traditions, Aman Residences, Amansamar will introduce an unmatched standard of privacy, design, and service that is synonymous with the Aman lifestyle. Positioned in the prestigious and historic Wadi Safar, just moments from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Diriyah, this development offers our loyal followers a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in an extraordinary setting, surrounded by history while enjoying the very best of Aman.' Aman Residences, Amansamar in Wadi Safar are the latest in a series of world-class hospitality brands creating exclusive luxury homes across Diriyah and Wadi Safar. Demand for residences already launched has been very strong and Diriyah Company is establishing itself as a leading developer in the Kingdom in providing a new era of luxury living. Diriyah, the City of Earth, will contribute approximately $18.6 billion (SAR 70 billion) directly to the Kingdom's GDP, create nearly 180,000 jobs and will be home to an estimated 100,000 people. It will also include modern office space for tens of thousands of professionals in technology, media, the arts and education, museums, a university, the Royal Diriyah Opera House, the Diriyah Arena, and approximately 40 world-class resorts and hotels, restaurants, the Royal Golf Club, Wadi Safar alongside the Greg Norman designed championship golf course and the Royal Equestrian & Polo Club, Wadi Safar. About Diriyah Diriyah, Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, is a key component of Saudi Arabia's 2030 Vision. A short 15-minute drive from Riyadh's city center, this 14-square-kilometer development holds historical significance as the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, dating back to 1727. Currently being developed by Diriyah Company, Diriyah is undergoing a transformation into an authentic Najdi-style mixed-use urban community. Diriyah's centerpiece is At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2010, showcasing the ancient adobe capital city of the First Saudi State, dating back to 1766. Upon completion, Diriyah will host more than 100,000 residents, workers, students, and visitors, offering a diverse range of cultural, entertainment, retail, hospitality, educational, and residential spaces. The first of those spaces include Bujairi Terrace, Riyadh's new premium dining hub with over 20 global and local restaurants and cafes that enjoy uninterrupted views of At-Turaif. Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel is the first hospitality offering in Diriyah, providing a tranquil experience with panoramic views of Wadi Hanifah. Diriyah's development provides a dynamic environment that celebrates Saudi Arabia's rich cultural history. About Diriyah Company Diriyah Company was launched in January 2023 and joined the Public Investment Fund's (PIF) portfolio of giga-projects. The Company is responsible for developing the Diriyah project, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its foremost historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination. A dynamic mixed-use developer, Diriyah Company is redefining urban planning to develop Diriyah, 'The City of Earth', while adhering to the highest design, development, and preservation standards. The company ensures Diriyah's cultural landmarks are complemented by world-class retail offerings, fine-dining experiences, and leading hospitality brands. As a PIF company, Diriyah Company's mission focuses on opportunities in development, hospitality, investment, retail, and office leasing, along with strategic asset management, underscoring the commitment to ensuring successful business outcomes and sustainable growth under the strategic direction of Vision 2030. The Diriyah Company actively forges long-term partnerships to realize its vision of establishing Diriyah as one of the world's greatest gathering places. 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The Independent
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
A first look at Aman Resort's new Saudi Arabia hotel, Amansamar
The ultra-luxury hotel company Aman Resorts has revealed an early look at one of its first openings in Saudi Arabia as it sets to expand its Middle Eastern portfolio of hotels and private villas. The new property, known as Amansamar, is currently under construction in the Wadi Safar development, which is slated to reimagine the area into an international luxury destination. Aman's property will feature an 80-room hotel, which will promote 'peace and privacy' as well as a sense of 'calm' through the brand's signature minimalist design led by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects. The design of the property will include natural materials, subtle patterns and metallic accents to reflect the desert landscape. Alongside the hotel, Aman is also constructing a series of residences, which will be comprised of luxury villas and private estates, creating a new desert community hidden amongst the wadis. The brand already offers residences across Dubai, the Maldives, the United States and other countries, permanent homes where owners can fully immerse themselves in the brand's lifestyle offering. Amansamar's amenities will be available to both guests and residents, such as the Aman Spa with its signature hammam and banya (bath) houses and hydrotherapy facilities. Among other facilities, there will be a racquet club, multiple pools and a kids' club, while in the nearby Wadi Safar development, guests will be close to the Royal Signature Golf Course, as well as polo and equestrian facilities. Dining venues are also under construction on the site, although what they will offer is yet to be revealed. Amansamar is being constructed alongside other projects across Saudi Arabia, including Janu Diriyah, a hotel that will serve as a base to explore the Unesco World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, a maze of 15th-century palaces. Another destination, Aman AlUla, is also under development near the ancient oasis city of the same name. The ultra-luxury brand is currently expanding its Middle East portfolio, with openings also coming soon in Dubai set on the Jumeirah Peninsula. Aman was founded in 1988 and launched its first property in Phuket, Thailand, and since then has launched 36 hotels, resorts and branded residences around the world.
Travel Weekly
11-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Aman resort coming to Saudi Arabia
Aman has unveiled plans for Amansamar, a luxury resort and residential complex within Saudi Arabia's Wadi Safar mega-development. Located near Riyadh's UNESCO's World Heritage Site of Diriyah, Wadi Safar will be home to a golf course, equestrian and polo facilities, and additional hotels, including Six Senses, Oberoi, Montage and Faena hotels, among others. Amansamar will have 80 guestrooms and 37 branded residences with five and six bedrooms. Guests and residents will have access to the Aman Spa with hammam and banya facilities, multiple dining venues, a racquet club, pools, and a kids' club. Amansamar is under construction. It will join Aman's growing footprint in the Middle East, which includes the Janu Diriyah and Aman AlUla in Saudi Arabia as well as the Aman Dubai and Janu Dubai.
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Zawya
Aman Wadi Safar unveiled as Amansamar
In the heart of Wadi Safar, close to Diriyah's UNESCO World Heritage Site and centrally located within Riyadh, a forthcoming Aman resort and exclusive branded residences will soon rise from a dramatic desert escarpment. Reflecting the spirit of one of Saudi Arabia's most historically and culturally significant landscapes, the property will be known as Amansamar. Providing direct access to Aman's signature way of life and best in class amenities, in a setting of natural beauty, Amansamar forms part of the wider Wadi Safar development. With facilities that reflect this premier lifestyle destination, Wadi Safar offers cultural enrichment and outdoor pursuits such as golf and polo, all of which are seamlessly woven into the desert environment. Combining Aman, the Sanskrit word for peace, and Samar, an Arabic term referring to the ritual of sharing stories and knowledge with family and friends at nightfall, Amansamar represents a community founded on connection and tranquillity. The name also translates to 'the peaceful acacia tree,' a symbol of resilience and peace, known for thriving in arid landscapes. This storied tree will serve as a central feature of Wadi Safar's design language, with acacia trees thoughtfully integrated across the site to reflect a deep connection to place. Featuring an 80 key Aman hotel the property will reflect Aman's hallmark principles of peace and privacy. An oasis of calm, Amansamar will feature the brand's signature minimalist design led by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects. Home to a limited collection of Aman-branded residences comprising ultra-luxury villas and private estates - the first of their kind in the Kingdom. Owning a residence at Amansamar offers a rare opportunity to embrace the Aman lifestyle in a profoundly private, secure, and naturally beautiful setting, complemented by the brand's unparalleled service. Each five- to six-bedroom home is set on an expansive plot starting from 9,000 square metres, thoughtfully positioned along cliffs and desert terrain to maximise natural light and panoramic views. Residents will also enjoy close proximity to Wadi Safar's Royal Signature Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman, as well as world-class polo and equestrian facilities. In addition, Amansamar's extensive amenities will be available to both guests and residence owners including an Aman Spa with signature hammam and banya houses, hydrotherapy facilities, dining venues, a Racquet Club, multiple pools, and a Kids' Club. Owners will receive privileged entry to the Residence Club - a private sanctuary for wellness, dining, and relaxation as well receiving an invitation to join the global Aman Club - with locations in Tokyo, New York and Bangkok and a robust pipeline of future destinations including Miami Beach and Beverly Hills. The Aman Club at Amansamar will offer exclusive access to select spaces, experiences and programming. Currently under construction, Amansamar joins a growing collection of Aman Group destinations in the region. These include Janu Diriyah and Aman AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Aman Dubai and Janu Dubai and the recently announced Amangati, a 183-metre luxury motor yacht developed in partnership with Cruise Saudi, set to begin voyages in the Mediterranean in 2027. With further projects to be announced in the near future, Aman Group remains steadfast in its commitment to offering ultra-luxury, culturally connected experiences across the Middle East. ABOUT AMAN Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private home. The first, Amanpuri (place of peace), in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept and, since then, Aman has grown to encompass 36 exquisitely serene hotels, resorts and branded residences, ranging from the urban to the remote, in 20 destinations across the globe. Aman has a robust pipeline of future projects under construction. In recent years, Aman Group has grown to offer its coveted lifestyle beyond the parameters of its havens including Aman Skincare (2018), supplement range Sva (2020), Aman Fine Fragrance (2020), ready-to-wear collection The Essentials by Aman (2021), performance skincare line Aman Essential Skin (2023) and Aman Interiors (2023) offering bespoke designed furniture items inspired by the world of Aman. With innovation a cornerstone of the brand's philosophy, in 2020 Aman introduced a new hotel brand, Janu – meaning 'soul' in Sanskrit. Janu offers a unique take on hospitality where genuine human interaction, playful expression and social wellness are at the core of the experience. Janu aims to bring balance to the head and heart and rekindle the soul. In March 2024, Janu's inaugural hotel, Janu Tokyo, opened its doors and several forthcoming Janu hotels are already in development. For further information and high-resolution images, please contact: Harriet Rowlinson Global Head of Marketing & Communications E: hrowlinson@
Arabian Business
08-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
EXCLUSIVE: Ultra-luxury brand Aman Group announces first branded residences in Saudi Arabia
Aman Group has revealed plans for Amansamar, a new resort and residence development in Wadi Safar, positioned near Diriyah's UNESCO World Heritage Site in Riyadh. The property will 'rise from a desert escarpment' and forms part of the wider Wadi Safar development. 'Wadi Safar is one of the most special locations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is rich in history, due to its proximity to Diriyah's UNESCO World Heritage Site, and centrally located in Riyadh, while being surrounded by striking natural beauty. From the beginning, we saw it as the ideal setting for Aman, where location is always so important,' Vlad Doronin, owner, chairman and CEO of Aman Group, told Arabian Business in an exclusive interview. 'With facilities that reflect a premier lifestyle destination, Wadi Safar offers an array of experiences such as golf and polo all of which are complimented by Amansamar's best in class amenities. The landscape, with its escarpments and wide desert views, gives us the opportunity to design a property that feels calm, respectful of its surroundings, and in harmony with the land. The scale of the site also allows us to offer generosity of space, both in the hotel and Aman Residences, which is essential to the Aman experience. Above all, it offers the privacy and peace our guests and residence owners value most,' he added. Aman Group launches Amansamar in Riyadh The name Amansamar combines ' Aman ', the Sanskrit word for peace, and ' Samar ', an Arabic term referring to the ritual of sharing stories and knowledge with family and friends at nightfall. The name translates to 'the peaceful acacia tree,' symbolising resilience and peace in arid landscapes. 'Amansamar represents a community founded on connection and tranquility,' according to the development announcement. Acacia trees will be integrated across the site to reflect connection to place and serve as a central feature of Wadi Safar's design language. The development will feature an 80-key Aman hotel designed by Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston Architects, following Aman's minimalist design principles. The property will offer branded residences comprising ultra-luxury villas and private estates, marking the first Aman-branded residences in Saudi Arabia. Each residence will contain five to six bedrooms and will be set on plots starting from 9,000 square metres. The homes will be positioned along cliffs and desert terrain to maximise natural light and panoramic views. Residents will have access to Wadi Safar's Royal Signature Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman, plus polo and equestrian facilities. Amansamar's amenities will serve both hotel guests and residence owners, including an Aman Spa with hammam and banya houses, hydrotherapy facilities, dining venues, a Racquet Club, multiple pools, and a Kids' Club. The development will offer cultural enrichment and outdoor pursuits including golf and polo, integrated into the desert environment. Residence owners will receive entry to the Residence Club, described as a private sanctuary for wellness, dining, and relaxation. They will also receive invitations to join the global Aman Club, with locations in Tokyo, New York and Bangkok, plus planned destinations including Miami Beach and Beverly Hills. The property is currently under construction and joins Aman Group's growing collection of destinations in the region. These include Janu Diriyah and Aman AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Aman Dubai and Janu Dubai, and Amangati, a 183-metre luxury motor yacht developed with Cruise Saudi, set to begin Mediterranean voyages in 2027. Aman Group has indicated further projects will be announced in the near future as part of its commitment to offering ultra-luxury, culturally connected experiences across the Middle East. ' Amansamar is a pivotal part of our vision for the Middle East. It reflects our long-standing dedication to creating transformative destinations that offer both exceptional hospitality and the privacy of Aman branded residences,' Doronin explained. 'The region is a key growth area for Aman Group, with upcoming properties in AlUla and Dubai, as well as our partnership with Cruise Saudi for Amangati, Aman's first luxury yacht experience. This is complemented by the pipeline of Aman's sibling brand, Janu, with forthcoming properties in Diriyah and Dubai. With additional projects to be announced soon, I remain focused on bringing our brand's ultra-luxury lifestyle to the region through a strategic and thoughtful expansion,' he concluded.
