In a significant step forward for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Diriyah Company has officially commenced construction on seven world-class luxury hotels. The groundbreaking, part of the second edition of the company’s annual “Bashayer – Delivering Our Future” event, underscores the rapid development of Diriyah and neighbouring Wadi Safar into a premier global tourism and lifestyle destination.

The newly announced hotels—Raffles Diriyah, Armani Diriyah, Orient Express Diriyah, Baccarat Diriyah, Corinthia Diriyah, Fauchon L’Hotel Diriyah, and Rosewood Diriyah—will collectively offer 877 rooms. This brings Diriyah closer to its ultimate goal of hosting more than 40 hotels and over 6,500 rooms across its development zones.

"Diriyah will be a destination where the finest global hotel brands converge to deliver unmatched luxury, experience, and service. We are proud to have broken ground on these prestigious properties as we continue building The City of Earth, an unparalleled destination for visitors from Saudi Arabia and across the globe." - Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company

The newly announced hotels—Raffles Diriyah, Armani Diriyah, Orient Express Diriyah, Baccarat Diriyah, Corinthia Diriyah, Fauchon L’Hotel Diriyah, and Rosewood Diriyah—will collectively offer 877 rooms.

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