Located in northern Saudi Arabia and known as the premier five-star destination, Mövenpickk Hotel Waad Al Shamal has been named the Best Luxury New Hotel in Saudi Arabia 2025 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, recognizing its outstanding contribution to elevating the guest experience in the Kingdom’s rapidly developing northern region.

Opened on February 17, 2025, the hotel introduces a new era of hospitality to Waad Al Shamal, an emerging center for business, culture, and tourism. With 245 elegantly designed rooms and suites and 18 meeting and event venues, Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal offers a seamless experience for corporate travelers and leisure guests alike.

Guests can enjoy an extensive array of facilities, including dedicated male and female spas, indoor and outdoor pools, a jogging track, basketball and tennis courts, and Zafaran, an authentic Lebanese dining destination. The hotel also integrates sustainability through its in-house water bottling initiative and community development programs that empower local talent in Turaif.

“Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal reflects a modern interpretation of Saudi luxury, progressive, authentic, and deeply connected to its surroundings,” said Alexander Chetchikov, CEO of Luxury Lifestyle Awards and President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce. “It represents a new voice in the Kingdom’s hospitality narrative, where innovation and cultural pride converge to create truly meaningful experiences.”

Learn more about Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal’s luxury hospitality and services at: https://movenpick.accor.com/en/middle-east/saudi-arabia/waad-al-shamal/movenpick-hotel-wa-ad-al-shamal.html.