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W Riyadh - KAFD
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · W Hotels · Core Luxury
W's first Saudi hotel opened in 2025 inside King Abdullah Financial District, the LEED Platinum new town north of old Riyadh. Two hundred ten rooms on Al Aqeeq Street. KAFD's glass skyways run for kilometres between the towers. Diriyah is the other kingdom. The deal was signed in May 2024, among the faster luxury flags in the district.
- 210 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Neighborhood: KAFD
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
About W Riyadh - KAFD
- Signed May 2024, open 2025, among the faster luxury flags in the district.
- KAFD sits north of central Riyadh. The Corniche and old city are another trip.
History
W Riyadh - KAFD opened in 2025 as W Hotels’ debut in Saudi Arabia, positioned in the heart of Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District. Marriott describes the property as a new chapter for the brand, with 210 rooms and suites designed for a new generation of global tastemakers and centered on contemporary design and social energy. The hotel features immersive culinary destinations, a spa, and a strong nightlife-and-lounge component that fits the W brand identity. No architect or design firm is credited on the official hotel page, so those details remain unconfirmed from the allowed sources.
The setting
On Al Aqeeq Street in King Abdullah Financial District, north Riyadh. Olaya is the older business strip. King Abdullah Financial District is the LEED Platinum new town where this first Saudi W opened in 2025, with 210 rooms and glass skyways between the towers.
Restaurants and bars
- Sira — Restaurant
- Beni — Restaurant
- Wet Deck — Poolside
- W Lounge — Bar
Amenities
- 210 rooms and suites
- AWAY Spa
- FIT fitness center with 24/7 access
- Outdoor WET Deck pool
- Cabanas
- 24-hour room service
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary on-site and valet parking with EV charging
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