Shangri-La Jeddah is turning one year. As the brand debuted in Saudi Arabia on the 22nd of February 2022 – the Kingdom’s first inaugural Founding Day – Shangri-La Jeddah is the first property of Shangri-La Group to open in the kingdom. The hotel represents the vibrant face of Jeddah and has since quickly earned its place as one of the country’s favorite spots for luxury getaways and business travel.
With its 220 light-filled rooms & suites, extensive wellness facilities, dedicated kids’ club, and versatile event space including the Shangri-La Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Jeddah became the city’s new dining destination with a variety of lifestyle restaurants set to compete with the best-in-class stand-alone concepts in the city. This includes the Award-winning Chinese Restaurant Shang Palace, home to soulful and modern Chinese cuisine. The Waterfront Kitchen offers a panoramic view of the Jeddah waterfront. Bringing new energy to Jeddah night’s life at Kaia with the resident DJ and elite Pacific rim cuisine. The exquisite boutique patisserie COPA in the heart of the hotel showcasing the fine art of coffee and chocolate pairing. The recently unveiled NIYYALI, where flavour, creativity, and culture align, bringing the true essence of the Lebanese soul.
In its first year of operation, The hotel has been awarded several awards, not limited to, Leading New Hotel 2022, Best Business Hotel in Jeddah 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Leading New Hotel 2022, Middle East’s Leading New Hotel 2022, World’s Leading New Hotel 2022, Favourite City Hotel (MENA), Saudi Arabia’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2022.
Over the past year, Shangri-La Jeddah has hosted VIPs including Ministers, Ambassadors, and other dignitaries such as F1 racing drivers, celebrities, and musicians, as well. All whilst delivering world-class signature events, lending to its rising prestigious reputation and solidifying the Kingdom’s vision. Fully committed to supporting the Saudi Vision 2030, nearly 50% of the team are Saudi nationals, including 79 females so far, who are ready to welcome guests into a sense of place steeped in centuries of Arabian hospitality, artfully blended with the heartfelt hospitality that is part of Shangri-La’s Asian roots.
