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Makkah: Umm Alqura for Development and Construction, the owner and developer of the King Abdulaziz Road Project in Makkah, signed an agreement with Grand Hyatt Hotel, an affiliate of Hyatt International Hotels Group, to begin development works for the opening of Grand Hyatt Makkah. The new hotel will be an integral component of the mixed-use urban development project designed to serve the Holy City’s residents and pilgrims.
“Grand Hyatt Makkah represents a prestigious addition to the King Abdulaziz Road project, which will contribute to our goal of better serving the needs of Makkah visitors and residents,” said Yasser Abuateek, CEO of Umm Alqura for Development and Construction. “One of our key ambitions is also to add value to the local hospitality and real estate market, and by introducing globally renowned brands, we are making significant strides towards achieving this objective. We look forward to further exciting announcements as our project continues to move forward with enhancing Makkah’s transport and tourism infrastructure in support of Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of raising the number of pilgrims to 30 million over the next decade.” “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of Hyatt’s prime focus areas within the Middle East," said Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president of development, Middle East and North Africa for Hyatt. “The country’s significant strides to boost tourism complements our own commitment to creating a pipeline in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Consequently, the opening of Grand Hyatt Makkah will strengthen the Kingdom’s vision to attract more tourists and offer guests an elevated, luxury experience with plans to open further properties in the Holy City in the near future.” Slated to open in January 2025, Grand Hyatt Makkah will be the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Makkah and the second Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, joining Grand Hyatt Al Khobar which is slated to open in 2020. The hotel is uniquely designed to celebrate iconic cultural facets and evoke a welcoming service to create exceptional moments for its guests. Grand Hyatt Makkah will feature interiors that integrate materials and artwork representing Islamic tradition, whilst maintaining the detailed design and luxurious services synonymous with the Grand Hyatt brand.
“We are delighted to work with Umm Alqura to open the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the holy city of Makkah,” said Peter Fulton, group president – Europe, Africa, Middle East
and Southwest Asia, Hyatt. “The Kingdom’s plan is to attract more than 30 million tourists by 2030 and we hope to be able to contribute to this vision together. Grand Hyatt Makkah was designed to meet the unique needs of visitors and pilgrims alike, and it is set to become a captivating destination in the heart of this cultural and religious city.”
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About Umm Alqura for Development and Construction (UAQ)
Umm Alqura was established as a closed joint-stock company through an important national partnership between the private and public sectors to effectively participate in achieving national objectives to increase the number of Makkah visitors and pilgrims in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The King Abdulaziz Road Project in Makkah will become the main artery for a group of development projects, particularly in the area surrounding the Haram Al Sharif. The project is one of the most important developmental and urban projects as it is based on an integrated infrastructure that will transform transportation and development in Makkah and fulfill the aspirations of the Kingdom’s leadership to upgrade Makkah on an urban, environmental and social scale, and make it a leading global destination by providing easy and diverse options for transport, shopping and accommodation.
Media Contact:
Mr. Amro Abbas
Head of Marketing
Umm Alqura for Development and Construction
Email: AAbbas@ummalqura.com.sa
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