W Riyadh Hotel to Open in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2026

Marriott International will open W Riyadh-KAFD in the first quarter of 2026, marking W Hotels’ debut in Saudi Arabia and its seventh property in the GCC region.

Anchored in the heart of King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the property sits within the kingdom’s first vertical city and is around a 20-minute drive from King Khaled International Airport. Guests will benefit from direct skywalk connections to the Riyadh Metro, as well as nearby dining, retail and entertainment options across the mixed-use district.​

W Riyadh-KAFD will feature 210 luxury rooms and suites, seven restaurants, retail space and expansive meeting and event facilities. The property is expected to showcase the brand’s bold design language alongside inventive culinary concepts and year-round lifestyle programming aimed at both local residents and visitors. Signature brand spaces such as the Living Room, WET Deck, AWAY Spa, and FIT fitness center, and the hotel will provide the brand’s iconic Whatever/Whenever service.

"In line with the strategic framework of Vision 2030, Riyadh is fast becoming a key regional metropolis attracting global leisure and business travellers alike," said Chadi Hauch, Regional Vice President, Lodging Development, Middle East, Marriott International.

Other W Hotels in the GCC include: W Dubai - The Palm, W Muscat, W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island, W Dubai - Mina Seyahi and W Doha. 

For new hotels to open in Saudi Arabia, read: 

• Marriott Crosses 100-Property Mark in Saudi Arabia with Landmark Makkah Signing
• Accor to Open Luxury Eco-Friendly Mantis Resort in Saudi Arabia by 2026
• Launching the First Atlantis and One&Only Hotels in the Jeddah Central Project
• Four Seasons Expands Middle East Presence Led by Exceptional New Developments Across Saudi Arabia
• Mandarin Oriental Strengthens Its Middle East Portfolio with a New Luxury Hotel & Residences in Jeddah Central