{"id":123028,"date":"2026-05-07T10:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/?p=123028"},"modified":"2026-05-07T10:47:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:47:12","slug":"kerten-hospitality-expands-kuwait-footprint-with-ray-hotel-by-cloud-7-in-mangaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/kerten-hospitality-expands-kuwait-footprint-with-ray-hotel-by-cloud-7-in-mangaf\/","title":{"rendered":"KERTEN HOSPITALITY EXPANDS KUWAIT FOOTPRINT WITH RAY HOTEL BY CLOUD 7 IN MANGAF"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kuwait, May 7, 2026<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Global lifestyle hospitality leader\u00a0Kerten Hospitality\u00a0has assumed operations of\u00a0Ray Hotel by Cloud 7<\/strong>, a contemporary lifestyle destination on the Arabian Gulf in Mangaf. The project marks the next chapter in Kerten Hospitality\u2019s growth in Kuwait, where the group has been operational since 2021 with\u00a0The House Hotel Al Khiran.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of its Al Khiran property,\u00a0Ray by Cloud 7 Hotels\u00a0represents Kerten\u2019s continued commitment to reshaping the region\u2019s hospitality offering – one that is experience-led, community-driven, and locally rooted.<\/p>\n

\u201cRay Hotel by Cloud 7 represents more than just a hotel opening – it marks the start of a new era for Mangaf\u2019s hospitality scene and the continuation of our story in Kuwait,\u201d said Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality. \u201cSince opening The House Hotel Al Khiran, we\u2019ve seen a growing appetite for destinations that go beyond accommodation to create a sense of belonging. This new project is designed to connect travellers and residents alike, reflecting Kuwait\u2019s energy and creativity through lifestyle experiences and community engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n

Operating under the\u00a0Cloud 7<\/strong> brand, Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 will offer an elevated yet approachable stay experience – balancing style, comfort, and connection. Located along the Arabian Gulf, the property features\u00a0upscale accommodation, diverse dining concepts, wellness and fitness facilities, and flexible event spaces<\/strong>\u00a0designed to support both leisure and business guests.<\/p>\n

“Kuwait’s hospitality landscape is evolving rapidly and at Al-Nawadi Holding we are proud to be at the forefront of that transformation,\u201d commented Nawaf Abdullah Al-Refai, CEO, Al-Nawadi Holding. \u201cPartnering with Kerten Hospitality to bring the Ray Hotel by Cloud 7 to Kuwait is a testament to our shared vision of delivering lifestyle-driven experiences. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, not only for our portfolio, but for the broader hospitality market in Kuwait. We look forward to working alongside Kerten Hospitality’s exceptional team to create a destination that resonates with both local guests and international travellers alike\u201d.<\/p>\n

A central part of Kerten\u2019s ethos,\u00a0local collaboration<\/strong>\u00a0will play a key role in shaping the property\u2019s guest experience. The hotel will showcase partnerships with local artisans, creators, and culinary talent, making it a cultural and social hub for both visitors and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n

The opening reinforces Kerten Hospitality\u2019s broader expansion across the GCC, where the group continues to deliver sustainable, lifestyle-driven destinations that connect people and place -turning every stay into a story.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit https:\/\/cloud7hotels.com\/ray\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kuwait, May 7, 2026 \u2013 Global lifestyle hospitality leader\u00a0Kerten Hospitality\u00a0has assumed operations of\u00a0Ray Hotel by Cloud 7, a contemporary lifestyle destination on the Arabian Gulf in Mangaf. The project marks the next chapter in Kerten Hospitality\u2019s growth in Kuwait, where the group has been operational since 2021 with\u00a0The House Hotel Al Khiran. Building on the […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":123051,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"language":[],"class_list":["post-123028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hotels-resorts"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123028"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123028\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":123056,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123028\/revisions\/123056"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123028"},{"taxonomy":"language","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/syyaha.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/language?post=123028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}