The
signing
ceremony
was
held
under
the
esteemed
patronage
of
HRH
Prince
Saud
bin
Talal
bin
Badr
Al
Saud,
Governor
of
Al
Ahsa.
Pictured
(from
left):
Mr
Shadi
El
Ghoneimi
and
Mr
Omar
El
Ghoneimi,
El
Ghoneimi
Architects;
Mr
Elias
Maalouf,
AVP
Technical
Services
&
Development
–
EMEA,
Dusit
International;
Sheikh
Bassem
Al
Ghadeer
–
Chairman
Al
Ghadeer
Group;
HRH
Prince
Saud
bin
Talal
Al
Saud,
Governor
of
Al
Ahsa
Province;
Mr
Naif
Al
Madi,
Chief
Business
Officer,
Tourism
Development
Fund;
Mr
Ossama
Al
Hattami,
VP
–
Hospitality,
Dusit
Saudi;
Mr
Gilles
Cretallaz,
Chief
Operating
Officer,
Dusit
International;
and
Mr
Khaled
Al
Hattami,
Chief
Executive
Officer,
Dusit
Saudi.
The
signing
ceremony,
held
under
the
esteemed
patronage
of
HRH
Prince
Saud
bin
Talal
bin
Badr
Al
Saud,
Governor
of
Al
Ahsa,
was
attended
by
notable
dignitaries
including
Mr
Naif
Al
Madi,
Chief
Business
Officer
of
the
Tourism
Development
Fund;
Sheikh
Bassem
Al
Ghadeer,
Chairman
of
Al
Ghadeer
Group
of
Companies;
and
Mr
Gilles
Cretallaz,
Chief
Operating
Officer
of
Dusit
International.
Located just 30 minutes by car from Al Ahsa International Airport and 90 minutes from Dammam, dusitD2 Al Ahsa is set amidst palm-fringed landscapes and dramatic mountain vistas. The resort will offer 120 spacious suites, ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom configurations, each with a private terrace and plunge pool, providing an elevated sense of privacy and relaxation.
Designed by Cairo-based El Ghoneimi Architects, the resort’s masterplan draws inspiration from the desert’s timeless beauty, the nearby mountains, and the life-giving symbolism of the palm tree.
Guests will enjoy a comprehensive range of premium facilities, including a wellness centre with private treatment rooms, meditation areas, and dedicated spaces for yoga and holistic healing; an elegant 1,500 sq m ballroom and expansive outdoor event lawn for weddings and large social or corporate gatherings; well-equipped meeting rooms for business travellers; a vibrant all-day dining restaurant; a lobby café offering light gourmet fare; a large outdoor swimming pool with an adjoining kids’ pool; and a dedicated kids club providing engaging activities in a safe and stimulating environment.
Surrounded by cultural and ecological treasures such as Al Qarah Mountain, Juatha Park, and the historic Qaisariah Souq, the resort is ideally positioned to serve as a gateway for domestic and international travellers seeking meaningful experiences and immersive stays amid the largest oasis in the world.
“This important signing reflects our strategic commitment to bringing Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality to key destinations worldwide and our dedication to delivering sustainable value for the communities we serve,” said Mr Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “We are delighted to partner with Al Ghadeer Group to create a destination that celebrates Al Ahsa’s rich heritage and natural beauty while offering exceptional comfort, modern luxury, responsible design, and memorable experiences for guests of all ages.”
Set to open in 2027, dusitD2 Al Ahsa underscores Dusit International’s continued expansion in the Middle East, where the company currently operates nine properties and continues to explore opportunities to deliver holistic hospitality experiences across the region. It is the second Dusit-branded property confirmed for Saudi Arabia, following the upcoming opening of Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah, Riyadh, scheduled for Q4 this year.
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