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Zawya
04-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Diriyah Company showcases world-class luxury hospitality offerings at ILTM Asia Pacific 2025
Diriyah – Diriyah Company participated once again in ILTM Asia Pacific 2025, showcasing its premier luxury hospitality offerings for the business and tourism sectors. This year's ILTM Asia Pacific took place from June 30 to July 3 in Singapore. Throughout the event, Diriyah Company welcomed and engaged with stakeholders, investors, and travel specialists at its distinctively designed booth. Across Diriyah and the adjoining Wadi Safar development areas, nearly 40 world-class hotels and resorts are set to welcome tourists and business visitors, including some of Southeast Asia's most prestigious hospitality names: Anantara, Aman, Capella, Chedi, Raffles, Four Seasons, and Six Senses. In addition to the 202-room Raffles Hotel Diriyah, which features distinctive architectural designs inspired by Najdi heritage, Diriyah also launched the Raffles Residences Diriyah in November 2024, offering 90 apartments and townhouses, primarily featuring one-, two-, or three-bedroom residences, as well as seven spacious duplex homes. Additionally, the arrival of Capella Diriyah, with its 100 rooms, marks the brand's first opening in Saudi Arabia, blending local tradition with contemporary luxury. As the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia three centuries ago, Diriyah is home to the beautifully restored At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has welcomed over three million visitors since its opening in December 2022. Diriyah Company's participation in ILTM Asia Pacific highlighted its commitment to building new relationships and partnerships that will support its growing portfolio of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and cultural attractions that are designed to elevate Diriyah's position within the global luxury tourism landscape. Known as The City of Earth for its traditional mudbrick-inspired Najdi architecture, Diriyah 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, world-class hotels, renowned local, global and regional restaurants, a Greg Norman designed championship golf course and the Royal Equestrian and Polo Club – Wadi Safar. Diriyah is projected to attract up to 50 million visits annually in the future. 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 2022 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, its 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.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
26-06-2025
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Discover The Spirit of Diriyah At The Bab Samhan Mariott Hotel
With its mudbrick walls, Najdi details and cultural programming, the Luxury Collection's Bab Samhan Hotel invites guests to experience Saudi tradition from the inside out It's official. Bab Samhan has opened its doors in the heart of Diriyah. Tucked within its winding alleyways, this luxurious Marriott hotel is all set to offer travellers an immersive stay deeply rooted in Saudi tradition. Just steps from the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district, the hotel is surrounded by centuries of history and the distinctive landscape of the Najd region. Known for its ancient mudbrick architecture and Kingdom's origins through restored palaces, mosques and cultural legacy, Diriyah offers a glimpse into the traditional structures. Bab Samhan takes its name from one of the area's most iconic gates where Imam Abdullah bin Saud once laid plans to defend the city – underscoring the hotel's connection to the region's layered past. The hotel features 134 rooms and suites, many with views over the historic surroundings. Built in the traditional Najdi Style, its design is marked by textured adobe walls, intricately carved timber ceilings and open courtyards that mirror the rhythm of old Diriyah. Inside, hospitality is warm and distinctly local. Guests are welcomed with traditional beverages and dates at Wujar, a lobby lounge inspired by classic Arabian gathering spaces. Local artwork, woven rugs and curated objects add texture and meaning to the interiors. Dining is central to the experience. Jareed reinterprets Najdi classics using seasonal local ingredients. Taleed by chef Michael Mina features Mediterranean flavours, while Medheef offers globally inspired cuisine from 2 lively open kitchen. For wellness, The Earthen Spa delivers organic treatments and guided mindfulness sessions, with dedicated fitness spaces for men and women. The hotel also houses five flexible venues and a 400-square-metre ballroom for events and celebrations. The hotel also offers guests an opportunity to connect deeply with the traditions of the Kingdom. From guided visits to the nearby UNESCO-listed At-Turaif to evenings filled with storytelling, poetry, and culinary discovery, the hotel curates experiences beyond hospitality – inviting travellers to engage with the rich heritage surrounding them. Staying here isn't just another hotel stay – its waking up in a place where the past lingers in every details, and every wall has a tale to tell.
Arab News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Diriyah welcomes Trump to the birthplace of Saudi Arabia
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed US President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening in Diriyah. During his official visit, Trump toured the UNESCO World Heritage site of At-Turaif, the historic birthplace of the Kingdom, the capital of the First Saudi State, and the ancestral home of the Al-Saud royal family. Diriyah is located adjacent to the capital city of Riyadh and is a transformative destination contributing to Vision 2030, with At-Turaif standing as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia's rich heritage and a symbol of its ambitious future. Trump was briefed on the significance of At-Turaif and enjoyed a traditional Saudi Samri performance before posing for a commemorative photo in front of Salwa Palace, one of Diriyah's iconic historical landmarks and once the seat of government. Commenting on the visit, Jerry Inzerillo, GCEO of Diriyah Company, said: 'It was a tremendous honor for us in Diriyah to have hosted President Trump on his visit to At-Turaif, the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the ancestral home of the Al-Saud royal family – a place where we celebrate the past and are building the future. 'It was also a unique opportunity to present our future vision for Diriyah and to share with the president the three centuries of history echoing through the palaces and passageways of At-Turaif. President Trump expressed his admiration for what he saw and experienced during this exceptional visit to Diriyah.' This marks Trump's first visit to At-Turaif and the Diriyah project. The site was under restoration during his first official visit to Riyadh during his initial presidential term. He now joins a distinguished list of world leaders who visited Diriyah in the past year, including French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Bhutan's king.
