Saudi Arabi’a’s Jabal Omar Development Company (JODC) has signed a deal with Emaar Hospitality Group to bring an Address hotel to its flagship project in the Holy City of Makkah, a move that marks the first expansion of Address Hotels + Resorts to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the project is located just steps away from the Grand Mosque. With two identical towers, Jabal Omar Address Makkah is centrally located and forms the tallest towers within the master development. An interconnecting bridge linking the two towers serves as a visual landmark of the project.
With a built-up area of about 2 million sq m, Jabal Omar features residences, hotels, malls, retail amenities, prayer areas and other support facilities. The hotel will meet the growing demand for luxury accommodation in Makkah with Address Hotels + Resorts to manage 1,490 hotel rooms and suites including units available for freehold sale.
Yasser Faisal Al-Sharif, Chief Executive Officer of Jabal Omar Development Company, said: As our single-largest development and located in the heart of the Holy City of Makkah, Jabal Omar development is our prestigious project that complements our goals to promote a robust infrastructure that supports Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
“We wanted to ensure that the Jabal Omar Address Makkah stands out for its unique brand identity and exceptional service standards. Address Hotels + Resorts has proven expertise in managing world-class luxury mixed-use projects, and by choosing a brand that has its roots in the region, we are confident of delivering a hospitality choice that will support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to promote religious and cultural experiences.
Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, said: We are honoured to mark the expansion of Address Hotels + Resorts, the premium luxury hotel brand under Emaar Hospitality Group, to Saudi Arabia with the signing of this important management contract with Jabal Omar Development Company. As an iconic development situated near the Grand Mosque, Jabal Omar Address Makkah will appeal to visitors from across the world by offering distinctive value propositions including its central location, attentive service and extensive amenities that meet the needs of visitors.
Emaar Hospitality Group has 10 operational hotels and 26 projects in the pipeline under three hotel brands – Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts, and Rove Hotels.