Shangri-La Group has welcomed a new addition with the opening of Shangri-La Jeddah, representing the luxury hotelier’s brand debut in Saudi Arabia.Situated in the exclusive Burj Assila, a 64-storey architectural icon and Jeddah’s tallest building – a soaring 260-metre-tall tower – Shangri-La Jeddah celebrates the brand’s Asian heritage while reflecting the local culture and environment. The hotel’s aesthetics pay homage to Shangri-La’s timeless style while elevating it to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers. Interiors draw on the three main elements of the brand’s new design ethos: Asian Sensibilities, Nature Inspired, and Spirit of Place.
Positioned on the Corniche, the property features 220 guest rooms and suites and 17 serviced apartments, that feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer sweeping views over the Red Sea and the Jeddah skyline.Shangri-La Jeddah hosts a new outpost of Shang Palace, the brand’s award-winning restaurant concept, bringing modern Chinese cuisine to Saudi Arabia.Enhancing the guest experience, Shangri-La Jeddah has a Wellness Club with facilities for both men and women. Guests will find a menu of bespoke treatments at The Spa at Shangri-La, a state-of-the-art gym, and a 25-metre outdoor swimming pool with sea views.Shangri-La Jeddah forms part of the two-billion Saudi Riyal, 60,015-square-metre mixed-use development project. The hotel is fully committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.See Shangri-la.com/Jeddah.Image credit: Shangri-La Group
