Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has announced that Rixos Murjana is set to open in King Abdullah Economic City on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, positioning itself as the country’s largest ultra all-inclusive resort.

Enabled by the TDF, the national tourism investment enabler, the resort is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to diversify tourism offerings and raise hospitality standards along the Red Sea as the kingdom seeks to expand its non-oil economy.

Set to open this month, the Rixos Murjana will boast a total of 488 rooms and suites, many with sea views, and 33 villas, supported by a range of leisure, wellness and dining facilities. 

Designed for families and leisure travellers, it combines large-scale entertainment offerings with private beachfront experiences.

Spanning 275,000 sq m, the resort marks the latest addition to Rixos Hotels’ portfolio, one of the world’s fastest growing luxury hospitality brands, offering guests a distinctive and fully integrated all-inclusive experience. 

Elevating world-class hospitality standards, Rixos Murjana brings together Murjana Waterpark, the award-winning Anjana Spa, one of Saudi Arabia’s best equipped kids and teens clubs, the longest swimming pools in the Middle East, a collection of signature dining destinations, and a wide range of entertainment offerings within a single destination. 

Commenting on the opening, Qusai Al-Fakhri, CEO of the Tourism Development Fund, said: "Rixos Murjana embodies the Fund’s vision to empower the private sector and attract foreign direct investment, and represents a qualitative step in developing exceptional  tourism destinations along the Red Sea coast."

"The project reflects the strength of national and international partnerships in delivering developments that elevate hospitality standards and enrich guest experiences, contributing to enhanced tourism quality and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global destination for all-inclusive hospitality. Today, we move forward with confidence in developing world-class destinations that reflect the Kingdom’s leadership in the tourism sector," stated Al Fakhri.

Rixos Murjana has been designed to meet the needs of diverse guests through a fully integrated all-inclusive experience that combines personalised service with meticulous attention to detail, in line with the highest global standards that defines Rixos. 

The resort’s interiors draw inspiration from Hijazi coastal architecture, reimagined through a contemporary and sustainable lens that blends authenticity with innovation. Guests seeking elevated privacy can opt for Club Privé by Rixos, an ultra-exclusive villa which offers an exclusive residential experience with butler services, while elegantly appointed rooms and suites overlook landscaped gardens or the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea. The resort’s private Club House and Beach Club are exclusive facilities reserved solely for Club Privé by Rixos guests. 

Commenting on the opening, Fettah Tamince, Chairman of Rixos Hotels, said: “The opening of Rixos Murjana marks a defining milestone for Rixos Hotels in Saudi Arabia and reflects our continued confidence in Saudi vision 2030 for tourism."

As the largest all-inclusive destination in the country, Rixos Murjana brings together scale, innovation, and elevated guest experiences from overwater villas and world-class leisure facilities to family-focused entertainment, setting a new benchmark for all-inclusive hospitality on the Red Sea coast,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service