NEW AND UPCOMING HOTEL OPENINGS IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The latest and upcoming hotels to keep an eye out for, in the Middle East

- AKANKSHA MAKER, ANITHYA BALACHANDARAN AND GAYATRI THAKKAR

The Middle East is the preferred choice for hotel openings — big and small hotel groups have always claimed this region to be one of their largest markets. This is backed by the number of hotels that have opened and the ones that are in the pipeline. Here are some hotels which will be opening soon - this year and in 2023.

BANYAN TREE ALULA

Banyan Tree AlUla is situated in the Ashar valley of the Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia, and is due to open in the third quarter of 2022. It will be a luxury tented resort, inspired by the nomadic style of Nabataean architecture. Each canvas-roofed villa in the eco-tourism region will be framed by beautiful views of natural heritage. The resort will house an all-day dining restaurant, Alban, an Arabian delicacy restaurant, and Saffron, their signature Thai restaurant. The resort will be located in close proximity to remarkable sandstone mountains, an oasis valley, and Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. banyantree.com

HAMPTON BY HILTON DOHA OLD TOWN

Situated in the old Salata district of the capital of Qatar, Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town is opening in 2022. It will be conveniently located across the road from the National Museum of Qatar, Al Souq, and the corniche. It will be less than ten minutes from Souq Waqif, the Museum of Islamic Art, and the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. The hotel will feature 221 modern guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a juice bar, a snack bar, a business centre, and a fitness centre.

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