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The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah was once a royal guesthouse tied to the King Abdullah International Convention Centre, and it still looks the part, a sweep of Moorish arches and Corinthian columns on the Al Hamra corniche, opened as a hotel in 2017. Its 224 rooms include 30 royal suites with majlises and private dining rooms, and from the balconies the Red Sea meets King Fahd's Fountain, whose jet rises 312 metres.
- 224 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: District
- Rooms from 388 sq ft (36 m²)
About The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah
- The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah opened as a hotel in 2017 in the Al Hamra district on the Southern Corniche, in a building that was once a royal guesthouse.
- Its architecture combines Moorish arches, Corinthian columns and crystal chandeliers.
- It has 224 rooms and suites, including 30 royal suites with a master bedroom, majlis, private dining room and office.
- The corniche view takes in King Fahd's Fountain, which rises 312 metres, and the hotel has 7,700 square metres of conference space.
History
Palatial retreat on Al Hamra Corniche overlooking the Red Sea and King Fahd Fountain, featuring classical architecture with Arabic elements. Maintains the grandeur of its former palace roots while offering sea-view rooms and the city's largest convention space.
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah opened in 2017 in the Al Hamra district on the Southern Corniche with a direct sightline to King Fahd Fountain — at 312 metres the world's tallest fountain — and hosts Adrift Mare, a pop-up Mediterranean grill from Michelin-starred chef David Myers.
The setting
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah occupies the Al Hamra District on the Southern Corniche, commanding a direct sightline across the Red Sea to King Fahd Fountain, whose twin jets rise 312 metres above the water. The property carries forward its palatial architectural origins, blending classical motifs with Arabic detailing in a setting synonymous with Jeddah's ceremonial waterfront. Al Hamra Corniche is a ten-minute walk, offering seafront restaurants, parks, and evening promenades, while the UNESCO-listed old city of Al Balad — with its latticed Hijazi tower houses — lies further along the coast, providing a rich counterpoint to the hotel's contemporary grandeur. 10 km from Nasseef House museum. 23 km from King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Reyhana — Restaurant
- Karamel Lounge — Café
- Adrift Mare — Restaurant · Mediterranean · Chef David Myers
Amenities
- gentlemen's spa
- steam room
- fitness center
- private beach access
- pool
- convention center
- gardens
- Kids' club
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Leaders in Hospitality KSA Awards (2025)
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