Blacksand and Marriott Sign 10-Hotel Deal in Saudi Arabia

Blacksand Expands Saudi Arabia Hospitality Portfolio with Marriott

Blacksand and Marriott International have signed an agreement to develop 10 hotels across Saudi Arabia, adding more than 1,300 rooms to the Kingdom’s hospitality sector over the next four years.

The agreement establishes a long-term collaboration between the two companies and supports Saudi Arabia’s ongoing tourism and urban development plans.

Omar Alabdullatif, Chief Executive Officer of Blacksand, said the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to expanding hospitality offerings in the Kingdom while creating long-term value through quality developments and guest-focused experiences.

Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International, said the agreement supports Marriott’s strategy to expand its portfolio across Saudi Arabia and to offer a diverse range of accommodation experiences for domestic and international travellers.

The development programme will include hotels under several Marriott International brands, including St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection, Moxy Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy.

The projects are currently in the design and early construction phases, with openings scheduled in stages through to 2030. The first property is expected to open in Riyadh.

The planned hotels will be developed across multiple cities in Saudi Arabia, providing a mix of luxury, premium, select-service and extended-stay accommodation options.

Upon completion, the developments are expected to create more than 6,000 full-time jobs, with at least 60% of positions allocated to Saudi nationals.

The agreement also lays the foundation for future collaboration between Blacksand and Marriott International as both companies continue to explore opportunities to expand their presence in Saudi Arabia’s growing hospitality market.

The partnership reflects continued investment in the Kingdom’s tourism sector and supports efforts to increase accommodation capacity across key destinations.

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