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Kerten Hospitality is expanding its presence in the Kingdom with Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam, a bold new addition to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province waterfront. Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam will feature 74 overwater chalets, introducing one of the region’s most distinctive coastal hospitality concepts. The resort will also be home to Nyssa Beach, a ladies-only beach club offering a spa, wellness and fitness facilities, elegant salon services, and curated social and workspaces—an inspiring destination designed to enrich and empower the women’s community of Dammam. Designed by Zuhair Fayez Partnership under the vision of Dr. Zuhair Hamed Fayez; one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential architects who recently celebrated 50 years of shaping the Kingdom’s architectural landscape, the resort is part of a visionary, mixed-use development blending hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and wellness. Marwan Al Qaydy, CEO of Koushan Real Estate Development Company, “The development of Al Murjan Island marks a defining milestone for us, as it brings to life one of Dammam’s most iconic mixed-use destinations. As a self-contained island, it is designed as a vibrant hub where hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, and leisure seamlessly come together on a single world-class waterfront, redefining premium coastal hospitality in the Eastern Province. Our partnership with Kerten Hospitality reinforces our commitment to delivering unmatched quality and guest-centric service. Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for hospitality in Dammam, ensuring every visitor to Al Murjan Island enjoys an experience defined by innovation, authenticity, and exceptional service.” Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, commented, “Al Murjan Island represents the kind of purposeful destination that defines our vision for hospitality in Saudi Arabia. Together with Koushan Real Estate Development Company, we …

Aleph Hospitality signed a hotel management agreement with Area Investment and Real Estate Development to operate its first hotel in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 84-room hotel is located 30 minutes from King Fahd International Airport, Al Khobar, the Heritage Village and other local attractions in the city. Aleph Hospitality is currently in negotiations with hotel brands to secure suitable and international branding for the hotel. Present at the signing ceremony were Bani Haddad, Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality; Tariq Dowidar, Vice President Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality, and Ali Alqadadi, Business Development Specialist. Featuring 84 well-appointed rooms and suites, two food and beverage outlets, a fully equipped gym as well as meetings rooms, open office spaces and a multi-purpose hall, the newly built hotel will provide all the facilities and amenities for today’s traveller. Tariq Dowidar, Vice President Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality said, “We are thrilled to have been entrusted with the management of this outstanding new property in Dammam. We look forward to a successful partnership and to delivering outstanding value to the owners and an excellent experience to guests.” “This is a milestone development for us, and we are delighted to partner with Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the region, known for its regional expertise and for delivering strong operational efficiency and ROI, “said Rakan Saeed Raddad, Executive Vice President of Area Investment and Real Estate Development.