Kerten Hospitality Unveils Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort in Damman
Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle operator known for creating community-centric destinations, is significantly expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the launch of Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam. This new addition anchors a dynamic waterfront development in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
The resort is an integral part of a visionary, mixed-use destination blending hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and wellness. It was designed by the Zuhair Fayez Partnership, guided by the vision of Dr. Zuhair Hamed Fayez, one of the Kingdom’s most influential architects who recently celebrated 5 decades of shaping Saudi Arabia’s architectural landscape.
Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam will feature 74 distinctive overwater chalets, introducing one of the region’s most unique coastal hospitality concepts to the Eastern Province.
A signature component of the resort will be Nyssa Beach, a private, ladies-only beach club. Nyssa Beach will offer a holistic experience, including dedicated spa, wellness, and fitness facilities, elegant salon services, and curated social and workspaces—creating an inspiring and empowering destination designed to enrich the women's community of Dammam.
Marwan Al Qaydy, CEO of Koushan Real Estate Development Company, commented: "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, added: "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 are shaping a place where creativity, culture, and meaningful experiences come together in ways that genuinely reflect the local spirit. Bringing the Cloud 7 brand to Dammam marks an exciting step in our continued growth across the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape is transforming at remarkable speed, and we are proud to play a role in that momentum. Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort - Dammam further strengthens our commitment to creating meaningful destinations and it’s another milestone in an extraordinary national journey that is only just beginning."
