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DAMAC TOWERS ARJAAN BY ROTANA IN RIYADH The hotel features state-of-the-art amenities such as meeting and events facilities, a wellness and fitness centre, separate temperature-controlled swimming pools for men and women, and a wellequipped gymnasium, among others. Opening: 2020 Rooms: 448 luxurious rooms, suites and penthouses Address: Located on King Fahd Road, Saudi Arabia. rotana.com
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ACCOR’S BANYAN TREE TO OPERATE THE EXPANDED ASHAR RESORT The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced a partnership agreement with Accor as part of its strategy to develop AlUla as a tourism destination for nature, culture and heritage. Opening: 2020 Rooms: There will be 47 new units added, which will bring the resort’s total number up to 82 high-end villas, along with a luxury spa and several gourmet restaurants. Address: Located in the Ashar valley, 15km from the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra. experiencealula.com
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MILLENNIUM HOTELS & RESORTS MEA DEBUTS IN TABUK Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the region, is delivering on its growth plans for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by debuting its first Grand Millennium Hotel in Tabuk Province. The hotel outlets include Al Maksoura (The Cabin) all-day dining restaurant, Juzurna Arabesque restaurant, Al Multaqa (The Gathering Place) lobby cafe and Al Manzar Pool Lounge. In addition, visitors will find a grand a grand ballroom for weddings and events with a total space of 1,082 square meters and a total capacity up to 800
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people, five meeting rooms with a total meeting space of 283 m2 equipped with modern technology and a pre-function/ welcome area with a total space of 536 m2. The hotel also includes a large recreation area with outdoor and indoor swimming pools for adults and kids, designated gym and spa facilities for ladies and gents, two tennis courts, multipurpose court and kids’ play area. Address: 3456 Gate No-4 Tabuk University Complex Duba Road, Tabuk 47731, Saudi Arabia. Rooms: 218 Rooms millenniumhotels.com
