Accor signed a brand-new Fairmont property in Saudi Arabia on the Ajdan Waterfront development, one of the most high-profile mixed-use developments in Al Khobar and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. With an opening date expected for 2023, Fairmont Ajdan Al Khobar will feature 160 rooms and serviced apartments, four dining outlets and meeting rooms to accommodate large social and corporate events.
In addition to the rooms, the hotel will also feature a Gold Lounge, a Fairmont Spa, a fitness area, a swimming pool and a kids’ club.
The group is partnering with Ajdan Real Estate Development Company, an award-winning developer.
Strategically located on the waterfront in the heart of Al Khobar’s center, the hotel will be close to the Saudi Aramco Headquarter, the King Abdulaziz Cultural Centre and Airbase, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, and various malls and attractions in the city. In addition, and most importantly, is its vicinity to the King Fahd Causeway, which connects thousands of passengers from Al Khobar to Bahrain.
Accor currently operates 39 properties with 14,314 keys in KSA and a pipeline of 33 properties with 10,060 keys.