CANNES: Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has recently concluded its participation at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) 2022, which afforded it an opportunity to update the international travel industry on the latest developments and announcements in Diriyah and exchange knowledge and insights with global industry leaders and players at the luxury trade show, which took place from 5 December - 8 December and welcomed more than 15,000 visitors and 1,000 global exhibitors in Cannes, France.
Through a range of educational sessions and networking segments, ILTM 2022 Cannes offered those at the event the opportunity to connect and learn more about global projects. The renowned travel show presented DGDA and its executive team with the chance to raise awareness of Diriyah, the birthplace of the modern Saudi state, and promote the district’s redevelopment master plan.
Established in 2017, DGDA continues to make remarkable strides in the redevelopment of the district located just outside Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh, creating a cultural destination ready to welcome people from within the Kingdom and abroad.
Diriyah’s presence at ILTM followed the recent signing of agreements with 16 new luxury hotels and hotel brands, bringing the total number of signed hotel agreements to 32, as well as the official opening of At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage site and Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah’s new premium dining destination.
DGDA’s participation in ILTM also allowed the company an opportunity to showcase its recent hospitality developments. The district is set to feature more than 300 luxury branded residences and 38 luxury hotels and resorts. The Four Seasons, Raffles, Park Hyatt, The Address and the Ritz-Carlton are just several of the hoteliers slated to open, with more international operators scheduled to open in Diriyah.
Through the mudbrick construction and the continual establishment of new hospitality, commercial, and educational venues, Diriyah continues to emerge as one of the world’s greatest gathering places where Saudi history is protected, respected and celebrated.
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About Diriyah
As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Diriyah will be transformed into the Kingdom’s foremost historical, cultural and lifestyle destination and one of the world’s foremost historic tourism destinations.
Diriyah is located within Riyadh province, just 15 minutes north-west of downtown Riyadh. It is recognized as a symbolic center of inspiration for the generations of leaders that have led the Kingdom since the foundation of the First Saudi State in 1727. As the renewed cultural and historic capital of the nation, Diriyah is being designed and built with Saudi traditions and heritage in mind. The mixed-use traditional urban community will be created using the authentic Najdi architectural style, typical of Saudi villages of centuries past.
Sitting at the cultural heart of Diriyah lies the historic city of At-Turaif. Built in 1766, At-Turaif is recognized as one of the world’s foremost mud-brick cities. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, it is today set to become one of the nation’s must-see historic destinations.
With cultural and lifestyle experiences at its heart, Diriyah will be enriched by entertainment, learning, shopping, dining, hospitality, residential and workplace offerings. On completion, it will be home to a population of 100,000 residents, workers, students and visitors and will celebrate the rich cultural history of Saudi Arabia.
The development will feature an array of world-class cultural, entertainment, retail, hospitality, educational, office and residential areas, including 38 hotels, a diverse collection of museums, a bustling retail heart and over 150 places to dine. Bujairi Terrace is home to Riyadh’s new premium dining hub, enjoying uninterrupted views of At-Turaif; and the 135-key Bab Samhan Hotel. Wadi Hanifah, a two square kilometer space accessible from the escarpment walk, will provide passive and active recreational spaces and boutique hospitality venues; places to unwind and spend the afternoon with family and friends in the beautiful wadi surroundings.
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