Five new Marriott hotels planned for Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah

Marriott International and Al Qimmah Hospitality have signed five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia, adding more than 2,700 rooms across Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.

The agreement deepens the long-term partnership between the two groups and supports the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding tourism and hospitality sector.

The projects span four Marriott brands — JW Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Element Hotels and the debut of Four Points Flex by Sheraton in Saudi Arabia — reflecting growing demand across luxury, extended-stay and midscale segments.

Saudi tourism growth

Al Qimmah Hospitalitysaid the new developments reinforce confidence in the Kingdom’s tourism trajectory.

Dr. Abdulrazzaq BinDawood, Chairman of Al Qimmah Hospitality, said: “We are proud to strengthen our collaboration with Marriott International through the addition of these five projects to our portfolio.

“Our continued investments in the Kingdom’s hospitality sector reflect our confidence in Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading tourism destination. These new hotels respond to the growing demand for accommodation and underscore our ongoing commitment to enhancing travel experiences for local, regional, and international travellers, further solidifying the Kingdom’s standing as a global tourism hub.”

Marriott International said the agreement supports its strategy to expand across multiple segments in Saudi Arabia.

Karim Cheltout, Senior Vice President – Development, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, said: “We look forward to building on our relationship with Al Qimmah Hospitality and BinDawood Investment and supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious tourism vision by delivering world-class hospitality experiences that celebrate the country’s rich culture and dynamic growth.

“While we continue to see opportunities to diversify our footprint across all segments, the signing of our first Four Points Flex by Sheraton marks an exciting milestone, and we see strong potential to further grow our midscale brands across the Kingdom.”

Marriott hotels in Saudi Arabia

Marriott recently marked a milestone of 100 combined open and pipeline hotels in Saudi Arabia. The group has operated in the Kingdom for more than four decades and currently has 44 properties with over 11,000 rooms in operation across 13 brands.

The new hotels include:

• JW Marriott Jeddah, The Apartments: Located on Jeddah Corniche Road, JW Marriott Jeddah, The Apartments are anticipated to feature 356 studios and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, each offering separate living areas and fully equipped kitchens. Designed to meet extended-stay demand, amenities are slated to include multiple dining venues, a fitness centre, swimming pool, children’s club and an Executive Boardroom. The development will sit adjacent to the JW Marriott Hotel Jeddah announced in 2024
• Four Points by Sheraton Shesha, Makkah: Four Points by Sheraton Shesha, Makkah is slated to offer 1,030 rooms and will be located close to Masjid Al Haram. The hotel is expected to feature the brand’s signature style, Grab n’ Go concept, Nitro Brews programme, dining options, meeting facilities and a fitness centre
• Four Points by Sheraton Madinah King Fahd Road: Anticipated to offer 800 rooms, the Madinah property will be located near Masjid Al Nabawi and will include similar brand-standard amenities focused on comfort, convenience and genuine service
• Element Madinah Sultana Road: Element Madinah Sultana Road is expected to feature 136 studios and apartments with in-room kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms, catering to short- and long-term stays. Planned amenities include the Motion Fitness Centre, complimentary Rise breakfast and Restore Grab & Go
• Four Points Flex by Sheraton Madinah Hijrah Road: Four Points Flex by Sheraton Madinah Hijrah Road will mark Marriott’s entry into the midscale segment in Saudi Arabia. The 450-room hotel will be located in the Al Amariyah district of Madinah, offering access to the Prophet’s Mosque and focusing on streamlined hospitality with essential services delivered efficiently