Minor Hotels has signed Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, marking an expansion of its presence in Egypt. The project is scheduled to open in May 2030.
Located in Somabay on the Red Sea coast, the development will include 300 hotel keys and 150 branded residential units, combining resort accommodation with private residences within an integrated destination.
The project forms part of the Somabay masterplan and reflects ongoing collaboration between Minor Hotels and Somabay Hotel Company SAE. It is positioned to support both hospitality and long-stay demand, with a mix of guestrooms, villas and residential offerings.
Accommodation will include sea-view and lagoon rooms, alongside beach and pool villas, including a signature Grand Royal Beach & Pool Villa. Branded residences will range from apartments to beachfront villas with private dock access.
Facilities are expected to include dining venues, wellness and leisure offerings, and family-oriented spaces, supporting a resort environment designed for both short and extended stays.
Somabay is located approximately 45 minutes from Hurghada International Airport, providing access to European markets and regional connections from the Middle East.
The signing forms part of Minor Hotels’ broader strategy to expand its Anantara brand in destinations that support integrated resort and residential developments.
“The signing of Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences reflects our shared commitment to combining expertise and elevating luxury experiences in Egypt. With strong fundamentals and sustained international demand, Somabay is an ideal setting for a fully integrated resort and residential offering,” said Amir Golbarg, chief operating officer, Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa.
“This partnership with Minor Hotels reflects Somabay’s long-term vision to evolve as a fully integrated luxury destination on the Red Sea. By introducing the Anantara brand, we are strengthening our position within the global hospitality landscape while continuing to build a destination defined by quality, sustainability, and long-term value creation for Egypt’s tourism sector,” added Ibrahim El Missiri, group CEO, Somabay.
He joins from within Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, where he most recently served as director of brand development. With experience across operations, brand strategy and resort management, he has held roles at Cinnamon Red Colombo, Cinnamon Grand Colombo and Cinnamon Bentota Beach.
She brings over 17 years of experience, most recently holding leadership roles with Kempinski, Marriott and The Parisian Macao, with a focus on operational and commercial performance.
