The brand’s fans include Madonna, Baz Luhrmann, and the Kardashians.
Faena Hotels can be found around the world, from Buenos Aires to Miami Beach. Now, the celebrity favourite will open Faena Wadi Safar on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The brand has welcomed A-list names and is famous for its artistically curated hotels and festival-inspired events.
Long recognised for blurring the lines between hospitality, art and community, Faena is bringing its distinct vision to a new setting, shaped by its surroundings, where architecture, nature and cultural expression are designed to exist in dialogue.
The lavish Faena Wadi Safar will have 130 rooms. Parts of the hotel will overlook the Royal Equestrian & Pop Club and boast direct views of the 27-hole championship golf course and wadi.
Rooted in the historic landscape of Diriyah, the Faena Wadi Safar development will also comprise 20 private golf course villas, in addition to the hotel, spa, and immersive cultural spaces, including the region’s first Faena Theater and Faena Forum.
Faena properties around the world draw inspiration from their local surroundings. The Faena Hotel in Wadi Sadi will have desert views and be surrounded by palm trees. The aesthetic includes shades of beige and brown, as well as traditional and contemporary features.
Faena was founded in 2000 by Len Blavatnik and Alan Faena. The hospitality brand has hotels across the world, most notably Faena Buenos Aires and Faena District Miami Beach. Faena Red Sea Resort will be its first development in Saudi Arabia. The hotel is part of the Red Sea Global developments and focuses on creating one-of-a-kind hospitality experiences that combine the best of wellness, entertainment, art, and dining.
Alan Faena, Founder and Chairman of Faena, said: “We are deeply honoured to bring the Faena philosophy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Diriyah, as well as to introduce The Faena Island Red Sea, each rooted in a profound sense of place and visionary ambition. Infused with Faena’s signature point of view, Wadi Safar is a canvas for a new kind of storytelling, one that only Faena can bring to life, while The Faena Island Red Sea offers a sanctuary where culture, wellness, and nature exist in harmony.
Across both destinations, we are crafting more than homes and resorts, we are creating environments where art, nature, and hospitality come together to inspire daily life. Guided by a shared respect for culture and craft, these collaborations reflect our belief that beauty can elevate communities, and that living well is, above all, a meaningful experience.”
Over the years, the brand has garnered A-list fans, including Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Director Baz Lurhman once said: “Alan Faena does in reality what I try to do in movies and theatre, that’s why we connect. Faena Miami is like a movie, but it is real.”
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