First Shangri-La to open in Saudi Arabia

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Written By Mark Chua

Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited and Assila Investments have both just signed a contract for the operation and management of the first Shangri-La in Saudi Arabia - the Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah. 

Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah | Photo Credit: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah | Photo Credit: Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Slated to open in early 2018, the Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah will sit in a prominent 65-storey development on Jeddah Corniche Road while facing the famous Red Sea. The Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah is expected to feature a luxury spa and fitness area, a swimming pool, four carefully curated restaurants as well as an expansive function space (approx. 2,118 sqm). 

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