Radisson Hotel Group closed 2025 with record development momentum across the Middle East and Northeast Africa, reinforcing its growth strategy in priority markets.

Over the year, the Group signed more than 3,200 keys and opened 1,300, accelerating expansion in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt while building a robust pipeline for 2026 and beyond.

Strong performance in 2025 reflects sustained demand across Radisson’s diverse brand portfolio, spanning premium urban hotels, convention-led properties, lifestyle destinations, resorts, serviced apartments, and a growing branded residences platform in the UAE.

A key milestone was the signing of Radisson Residences Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, a premium waterfront development delivered in partnership with Royal Development Holding.

Saudi Arabia remained a cornerstone of growth, supported by resilient corporate, leisure, and religious travel demand and a rapidly expanding mixed-use landscape.

Notable openings included Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Al Sahafa; Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya; Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre, Riyadh Minhal; and Radisson Hotel Madinah.

Progress was also made on a new Park Inn by Radisson hotel and serviced apartments in Madinah, developed with Knowledge Economic City to address rising midscale and long-stay demand.

The UAE continued to be a priority market, with growth focused on lifestyle and residential-led opportunities. In Ras Al Khaimah, Radisson RED Al Marjan Island advanced with the appointment of a lead design consultant, while Radisson Residences Al Reem Island strengthened the Group’s branded living proposition in Abu Dhabi.

Egypt regained scale with nearly 1,000 keys added to the pipeline, including Radisson Resort North Coast and the planned Radisson Collection Resort, Marsa Alam, scheduled for 2027.

Additional regional diversification came with the signing of Radisson Mountain Resort in Faqra, Lebanon.

Across the region, Radisson Hotel Group continues to prioritise conversions and adaptive reuse, supported by strengthened development leadership and hands-on technical expertise to drive efficient, fast-to-market growth.

Elie Milky, Chief Development Officer, Middle East, Northeast Africa, Greece & Cyprus at Radisson Hotel Group said: “2025 has been a record year for Radisson Hotel Group in the Middle East and northeast Africa, with strong delivery across signings and openings and clear momentum in our priority markets. Saudi Arabia remains a powerhouse, Egypt is back with real scale, and the UAE is producing more of the right opportunities, including conversions and branded residences. Our approach stays simple: match the right asset to the right brand, move decisively, and stay close to our owners. With a sharper focus on Radisson Collection for lifestyle luxury, and art’otel and Radisson RED strengthening our lifestyle value proposition, we’re turning momentum into keys and building a pipeline designed to perform.” -TradeArabia News Service