IHG has signed a management agreement with Dana
Bay Tourism to open an InterContinental resort in Al Khobar.
Scheduled to open in December 2024,
InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay will be situated 30km from the
city centre and 45km from King Fahed International Airport (DMM)
in Dammam.
The surrounding development of Dana Bay is spread
over 2.8 million square meters with 14km of beach front, with a
variety of
water sports, a diving centre, equestrian sports, aqua park, and
a strip of restaurants and bars.
Abdulmohsin Al
Rashed, Chairman, Dana Bay Development, said, “The resort is part of a three-phased plan, the first of
which includes a waterpark that was completed in 2020. Dana Bay is
the largest water-front development in Eastern Province and most
popular. I am confident that our partnership will be a huge
success as we cater to the needs of the modern business and
leisure travellers visiting the city of Al Khobar.”
InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay will feature 133 rooms, 90 InterContinental residences and 36 villas.
Facilities will include four dining options, an indoor and outdoor
pool, a health club, spa and four meeting rooms.
“The concept and quality of the master plan makes
this an exciting new addition, not only to the Eastern Province
but also to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” said Haitham Mattar,
Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG. “In line with consumer trends, we expect emerging
destinations like Al Khobar to become more popular with travelers
who are seeking new and unique experiences. We are also honored to
expand our hotels further in Saudi Arabia to align with the
country’s Tourism Development Strategy – Vision 2030. With 37
hotels operating across 5 of our core brands in Saudi Arabia, we
look forward to welcoming guests to the newest addition to our
portfolio, as it comes to life in the coming years.”
IHG has a strong presence in Al Khobar, with an
InterContinental, a Crowne Plaza, voco, Staybridge Suites and
three Holiday Inn hotels.
Nationwide, the company currently operates 37
hotels across 5 brands, including:
InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites and
voco with a further 31 hotels in the development pipeline due to
open within the next three to five years.
