18 October 2022

DIRIYAH GATE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW ARMANI HOTEL IN DIRIYAH, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

MILAN, 30 March 2022 – Armani Hotels & Resorts and Diriyah Gate Development Authority
(DGDA) announce plans for a signature Armani Hotel to be built in the city of Diriyah, Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia, an area set to become an extraordinary international cultural and lifestyle
destination inspired by the rich heritage of the country. With resemblance to Armani Hotels &
Resorts’ current hotels in Dubai and Milan, the property will be managed by Emaar Hospitality
Group.

The 300 year-old site located just 15 minutes from Riyadh is the birthplace of the Kingdom and the capital of the First Saudi State. The area is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, At-Turaif, the valley and lush palm groves of Wadi Hanifah, and will soon include the Diriyah development, an acclaimed pedestrian-centric project that preserves the rich history and culture of Saudi Arabia. Upon completion, Diriyah will comprise 13 unique districts inclusive of museums, cultural institutions, fine dining, residences, hospitality offerings, office space, retail, and outdoor attractions. The development is a key driver of the Kingdom’s Saudi Vision 2030.

Giorgio Armani said, “This is a pioneering project that was born from rediscovering Saudi Arabia’s roots: a dialogue between history and the present that I find very fascinating. Armani Hotel Diriyah allows me…

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