Faena Wadi Safar transplants Alan Faena's maximalist, art-and-theatre school of hospitality from Buenos Aires and Miami Beach into the Najdi desert of Diriyah.
Official Website20 residences and 130 hotel keys. Targeting 2027.
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Faena Wadi Safar transplants Alan Faena's maximalist, art-and-theatre school of hospitality from Buenos Aires and Miami Beach into the Najdi desert of Diriyah. The property holds 130 rooms and suites alongside 20 luxury branded villas, sited for direct views over both the 27-hole Greg Norman signature championship golf course and the wadi itself. Where the other Wadi Safar resorts lean toward restraint, Faena is the collection's deliberate showpiece: a cultural programme of performance, art commissions and immersive dining is built into the property from the outset, continuing the brand's practice of treating a hotel as a stage rather than simply a place to sleep. Richly saturated interiors and processional public spaces play against the pale stone and earth tones mandated by Diriyah's architectural code, while residents of the villas hold membership privileges at the golf course, the equestrian and polo club and the valley's members-only clubhouses. It is positioned as the social and nightlife anchor of a resort valley otherwise devoted to quiet.
Frequently asked
Where is Faena Wadi Safar located?
Faena Wadi Safar is located in Riyadh, part of Diriyah Gate.
When will Faena Wadi Safar be completed?
Faena Wadi Safar is under construction, with completion expected in 2027 (a TMW estimate).
Who is developing Faena Wadi Safar?
Diriyah Company is the developer behind Faena Wadi Safar.
Who designed Faena Wadi Safar?
Faena Wadi Safar was designed by WATG.
How big is Faena Wadi Safar?
Faena Wadi Safar features 20 residences and 130 hotel keys.