Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Ghadeer Group to operate dusitD2 Al Ahsa, a new upper-upscale resort set to open in 2027 in the heart of Al Ahsa Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in eastern Saudi Arabia.
The signing ceremony was held under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr Al Saud, Governor of Al Ahsa, and attended by dignitaries including Naif Al Madi, Chief Business Officer of the Tourism Development Fund; Sheikh Bassem Al Ghadeer, Chairman of Al Ghadeer Group; and Gilles Cretallaz, COO of Dusit International.
Located just 30 minutes from Al Ahsa International Airport and 90 minutes from Dammam, the resort will feature 120 suites—from one- to three-bedroom configurations—each with a private terrace and plunge pool. Designed by El Ghoneimi Architects, the masterplan draws inspiration from the desert’s natural beauty and the symbolism of the palm tree, which thrives in the oasis.
“This important signing reflects our strategic commitment to bringing Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired, gracious hospitality to key destinations worldwide and our dedication to delivering sustainable value for the communities we serve,” said Gilles Cretallaz, COO, Dusit International.
dusitD2 Al Ahsa marks Dusit’s second confirmed property in Saudi Arabia, following Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah in Riyadh, set to open in Q4 2025. The project reinforces Dusit’s ambition to deliver holistic hospitality experiences across the Middle East.
