Saudia Arabia’s first Armani Hotel has been announced for the mega-project in development in Diriyah, just outside Riyadh. The exclusive hotel will be one facet of an international cultural and lifestyle destination inspired by the rich heritage of the country.
Armani Hotel Diryah will include 70 luxuriously designed rooms, suites having their own spa and swimming pool, two restaurants and a high-end wellness spa. Joining the hotel will be approximately 18 elegant self-contained ultra-luxury Armani-branded residences with spacious interiors and outdoor pools, landscaped terraces and rooftops.
Italian designer Giorgio Armani and his in-house interior design team and architects are involved in the aesthetics of the development, and plan to blend the unique architecture of the destination with precious local materials, and a subtle interplay of volumes, light and shadow, to celebrate the landscape and culture of the region.
“This is a pioneering project that was borne from rediscovering Saudi Arabia’s roots: a dialogue between history and the present that I find very fascinating,” says Armani. “Armani Hotel Diriyah allows me to interpret my idea of lifestyle and hospitality in a particularly subtle and embracing way. I am ready to take on this exciting new challenge. I am inspired by this initiative and delighted to be part of a project of such wide geographical and cultural scope.”
As a key project in Saudi Arabia’s Vision2030 initiative, the Diriyah development is destined to become one of the Middle East’s most walkable, pedestrianized cities. The project will comprise 13 unique districts inclusive of museums, cultural institutions, fine dining, residences, hospitality offerings, office space, retail, and outdoor attractions. It is designed to honor the heritage of the area with traditional Najdi architectural design principles, including low-rise, compact and organic architecture, rooftop terraces, decorated doors, and large courtyards.
This will be the third Armani Hotel in the world, with properties already opened in Milan and Dubai.
