The Orient Express Diriyah Gate marks the legendary travel brand's debut in the Middle East, distilling the marque's storied nomadic design language, a sense of journey, adventure and elemental wellbeing, into an intimate 80-room hotel set within Saudi Arabia's founding city.
The Orient Express Diriyah Gate marks the legendary travel brand's debut in the Middle East, distilling the marque's storied nomadic design language, a sense of journey, adventure and elemental wellbeing, into an intimate 80-room hotel set within Saudi Arabia's founding city. The concept leans into narrative-driven, ultra-luxury hospitality that finds a natural counterpart in Diriyah's own layered history, pairing the romance of the rails with Najdi materiality and craft. Guests are served by four dining venues spanning a Mediterranean restaurant, a Latin American steakhouse, a poolside bar and a patisserie, positioning the property as a jewel-box destination hotel rather than a large-format resort. It sits within Accor's LVMH-backed revival of the Orient Express hotel and rail portfolio, owned and developed by Diriyah Company within the Diriyah Gate masterplan.
Frequently asked
Where is Orient Express Diriyah Gate located?
Orient Express Diriyah Gate is located in Riyadh, part of Diriyah Gate.
When will Orient Express Diriyah Gate be built?
Orient Express Diriyah Gate is an announced development that has not yet started construction, targeting completion in 2027 (a TMW estimate).
Who is developing Orient Express Diriyah Gate?
Diriyah Company is the developer behind Orient Express Diriyah Gate.
How big is Orient Express Diriyah Gate?
Orient Express Diriyah Gate features 80 hotel keys.