Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Ghadeer Group to operate dusitD2 Al Ahsa, a new upper-upscale resort set to open in 2027. The resort will be located in Al Ahsa Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The signing ceremony was held under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr Al Saud, governor of Al Ahsa, and was attended by Naif Al Madi, chief business officer of the Tourism Development Fund; Sheikh Bassem Al Ghadeer, chairman of Al Ghadeer Group of Companies; and Gilles Cretallaz, chief operating officer of Dusit International.
Situated 30 minutes from Al Ahsa International Airport and 90 minutes from Dammam, the resort will feature 120 suites ranging from one to three bedrooms. Each suite will include a private terrace and plunge pool. The resort is designed by Cairo-based El Ghoneimi Architects and will incorporate organic forms, natural textures and interiors that reflect the desert landscape and local palm trees.
“This important signing reflects our strategic commitment to bringing Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality to key destinations worldwide and our dedication to delivering sustainable value for the communities we serve,” said Mr Gilles Cretallaz, chief operating officer, Dusit International. “We are delighted to partner with Al Ghadeer Group to create a destination that celebrates Al Ahsa’s rich heritage and natural beauty while offering exceptional comfort, modern luxury, responsible design, and memorable experiences for guests of all ages.”
Facilities will include a wellness center with treatment rooms, meditation and yoga areas, a 1,500-square-meter ballroom, outdoor event space, meeting rooms, a kids club, a large outdoor swimming pool and an adjacent kids’ pool. Guests will also have access to an all-day dining restaurant and a lobby café.
The property is surrounded by regional attractions such as Al Qarah Mountain, Juatha Park and the Qaisariah Souq. Dusit said the location is ideal for domestic and international travelers seeking immersive stays in what is considered the largest oasis in the world.
dusitD2 Al Ahsa is Dusit International’s second confirmed hotel in Saudi Arabia, joining Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah in Riyadh, which is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of this year. Dusit currently operates nine properties in the Middle East and is continuing to expand across the region.
