Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air India, and British Airways ramp up flights to Riyadh/Jeddah, boosting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism surge with daily Dubai-Riyadh links, Doha connections, Delhi/Mumbai directs, and London service. The new Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre opens in Ar Rahmaniyyah district—388 luxury rooms blending French elegance with Saudi heritage, 35 mins from King Khalid Airport, near Kingdom Centre Tower and UNESCO’s Diriyah. It features Riyadh’s largest luxury convention space (8,500 sqm for 4,000 guests), spa, diverse dining, positioning the capital as MICE/cultural hub.
Airlines from UAE, India, UK drive GCC/Asian/European arrivals; Indians flock for business/leisure as Saudi targets 150M tourists by 2030. Sofitel joins Madinah/Al Khobar properties, with two more planned amid 25+ luxury hotels debuting 2026.
Sofitel Riyadh elevates hospitality with French zest—rooftop pool, signature spa rituals, 17 dining venues from Parisian brasserie to Saudi fusion, plus 37 flexible meeting spaces for global events. Easy access to Al Rajhi Grand Mosque and Edge of the World desert draws culture seekers.
This combo transforms Riyadh from business stopover to luxury destination.
Key Points
- Airlines: Emirates (daily Dubai), Qatar (Doha hub), Air India (India cities), BA (London).
- Sofitel: 388 rooms, 8,500 sqm events for 4,000.
- Location: Near Diriyah UNESCO site, Kingdom Centre.
- Vision 2030: Tourism diversification from oil.
- Growth: +25 luxury hotels 2026.
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