Dusit International has signed a hotel management agreement with Al Ghadeer Group to operate dusitD2 Al Ahsa, a new upper-upscale resort in Al Ahsa Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Scheduled to open in 2027, dusitD2 Al Ahsa is Dusit’s second confirmed property in the country, following the upcoming Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah in Riyadh, set to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company currently operates nine properties in the Middle East and continues to expand in the region.
The resort will be located 30 minutes by car from Al Ahsa International Airport and 90 minutes from Dammam. It will offer 120 suites in one- to three-bedroom configurations, each with a private terrace and plunge pool.
Facilities will include a wellness centre with treatment rooms, meditation areas, and spaces for yoga and holistic therapies; a 1,500m² ballroom and outdoor event lawn; meeting rooms; an all-day dining restaurant; a lobby café; a large outdoor pool with a children’s pool; and a kids club.
The site is close to Al Qarah Mountain, Juatha Park and the historic Qaisariah Souq, positioning the resort to serve both domestic and international travellers interested in cultural and ecological attractions in the region.
The design is inspired by the surrounding desert, mountains and palm trees – more than 2.5 million of which grow in Al Ahsa Oasis – with architecture and interiors that reflect local influences.
“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, chief operating officer, Dusit International.
