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Atheel, KAFD Hotel is now welcoming guests to a new Saudi luxury business hotel at the heart of King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Designed around the way people work, meet and connect in Riyadh today, the 214-room hotel brings together thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, destination dining, wellbeing, and extensive business and event facilities, all rooted in the warmth and generosity of Saudi hospitality. Developed by King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) and operated by Adeera Hospitality Company, Atheel places guests at the centre of one of Riyadh’s leading business communities while offering an experience that extends naturally beyond the working day. The hotel also has two connections to KAFD’s climate-controlled skywalk network. Stefan Leser, Chief Executive Officer of Adeera Hospitality Company, said: “The opening of Atheel marks a significant milestone for Adeera as we welcome guests to the first hotel under our management. It brings our vision to life by delivering authentic Saudi hospitality at international standards, while creating meaningful opportunities for Saudi talent to help shape the future of the Kingdom’s hospitality sector through Atheel. We are proud to partner with KAFD in bringing this vision to reality.” As KAFD’s first Saudi-operated hotel, Atheel brings a distinctly Saudi approach to hospitality to the heart of the district. Created for business travellers, local guests and international visitors alike, it is designed to become a natural meeting point within KAFD, connecting guests to its business community through dining, wellbeing and social spaces. Whether welcoming executives between meetings, residents gathering over dinner or visitors discovering Riyadh for the first time, Atheel combines the energy of its location with the warmth and attentiveness of Saudi hosting traditions. “Riyadh is entering a new chapter of growth, and the opportunity is not simply to add more hotel rooms, but to create hotels with a clear sense of purpose. Atheel has been designed around the way people experience KAFD today, bringing business, dining and social life together within one destination. Our ambition is for the hotel to become an integral part of the district, serving its business community while creating a place where residents and visitors feel equally welcome. As KAFD’s first Saudi-operated hotel, we are proud to open our doors and introduce an experience that reflects the confidence, warmth and ambition of Riyadh today,” said Emre Pasli, General Manager of Atheel, KAFD Hotel. Designed by Foster + Partners, Atheel combines bold architecture with welcoming interiors. Its distinctive geometric exterior opens into flowing public spaces centred around a sculptural atrium, bringing natural light into the heart of the hotel. The hotel’s 214 rooms and suites, ranging from refined guestrooms to signature suites, feature generous proportions, dedicated workspaces, intuitive technology and panoramic views across KAFD and the Riyadh skyline, creating accommodation suited to focused work, extended stays and time to unwind. Dining forms an integral part of the Atheel experience. The hotel’s signature contemporary Saudi restaurant celebrates the richness and diversity of the Kingdom’s regional cuisine through fresh interpretations of its flavours and traditions. Riya Maison, a French Mediterranean restaurant, brings classic French techniques together with the character of modern Riyadh in an all-day dining setting. Atheel Café provides an informal gathering place for coffee, light dining and meetings, while the Executive Lounge offers an exclusive setting for executive guests. Above the city, Cloud 14 combines a rooftop swimming pool and lounge with views across KAFD and the Riyadh skyline. The Atheel Wellness Hub brings together dedicated fitness facilities, personalised treatments and spaces for relaxation. The hotel also offers two main ballrooms and five meeting rooms – Thara, Diyar, Wadi, Twaiq and Athar – for executive meetings, conferences, corporate events and private celebrations, combining contemporary facilities with attentive Saudi hospitality. With its first guests now arriving, Atheel opens a new address within KAFD, connecting guests to the people, places and energy shaping one of Riyadh’s most dynamic districts.For reservations and further information, visit: www.atheelkafd.com
