Kimpton debuts in Mideast with Kimpton KAFD Riyadh

Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has officially opened in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), marking the brand's first location in the region.

 

This 212-room luxury lifestyle hotel offers refined design, socially engaging spaces, and human-cantered hospitality in Riyadh's vibrant neighbourhood.

 

Founded in 1981, Kimpton is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' luxury and lifestyle portfolio.

 

The opening represents a significant milestone in the brand's strategic expansion into the Middle East, catering to the rising demand for authentic, design-led luxury experiences.

 

The hotel blends contemporary elegance with the brand's playful spirit, offering thoughtfully curated spaces, including easy access to the metro, in-room yoga mats, luxury bedding, and mini-bars stocked with locally inspired treats.

 

 The culinary journey in four acts includes Botanica, where the city loosens its tie and nature takes the lead, Ziya, which glows with elegance, Kanza, which is a sanctuary that draws guests in, and Vinyl Ember, which offers an experience not to be rushed but savored.

 

“We’re incredibly proud of this game-changing property. We don’t see it as just opening another hotel, although it’s the first in KAFD. We’re excited to be drafting a new story in Riyadh’s future,” says Rabih Beaino, General Manager of Kimpton KAFD Riyadh. “We want every visit here to feel like you’re coming home to a new adventure. A comfortable and special place where our guests can feel free to be themselves, discover and share wonderful experiences they didn’t expect, and leave with memories they’ll want to relive again and again.”

 

Sultan Alobaida, Chief Commercial Officer at KAFD DMC, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the first Kimpton in the Middle East to KAFD. The global luxury hotel market is demonstrating remarkable growth, valued at $103.93 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $156.80 billion by 2030, with luxury rooms expected to rise from 1.6 million to 1.9 million by 2030. In Saudi Arabia, Vision 2030's tourism objectives are transforming the hospitality landscape, with the Kingdom targeting 150 million annual visitors by 2030. As Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle destination, KAFD provides a distinctive setting for Kimpton’s luxury lifestyle hospitality offering, with our pedestrian-friendly design placing world-class dining, retail, and entertainment venues all within a short walk. Kimpton's offerings enhance our position as a destination where global travellers can indulge in contemporary hospitality and experience the Kingdom's delights for themselves.” -TradeArabia News Service