BRESI OVERVIEW: Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort Saudi Arabia
Overwater Resort Launch – Kerten Hospitality is expanding in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province with Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam, featuring 74 overwater chalets as part of a mixed-use waterfront development.
Ladies-Only Beach Club – The resort will include Nyssa Beach, an exclusive women’s beach club with spa, wellness facilities, salon services, and dedicated social and workspaces.
Award-Winning Partnership – Koushan Real Estate Development Company is developing Al Murjan Island as a self-contained destination hub, partnering with Kerten to set new hospitality standards in Dammam.
National Expansion Strategy – This project adds to Kerten’s growing Saudi footprint spanning AlUla, Al Ahsa, Jeddah, Taif, Abha, Yanbu and Riyadh, supported by their collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism through The Collective initiative.
Heritage Design Credentials – Designed by Dr. Zuhair Hamed Fayez through Zuhair Fayez Partnership, the resort joins Kerten’s portfolio that includes the award-winning Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla, recognised by TIME Magazine and Condé Nast Traveller.
Kerten Hospitality Announces Signing of cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam, Strengthening it’s Expansion in Saudi Arabia
Kerten Hospitality, the global lifestyle operator known for creating community-centric destinations, is expanding its presence in the Kingdom with Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam, a bold new addition to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province waterfront.
Designed by Zuhair Fayez Partnership under the vision of Dr. Zuhair Hamed Fayez; one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential architects who recently celebrated 50 years of shaping the Kingdom’s architectural landscape, the resort is part of a visionary, mixed-use development blending hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and wellness.
Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam will feature 74 overwater chalets, introducing one of the region’s most distinctive coastal hospitality concepts.
Nyssa Beach – Ladies Only Beach Club
The resort will also be home to Nyssa Beach, a ladies-only beach club offering a spa, wellness and fitness facilities, elegant salon services, and curated social and workspaces an inspiring destination designed to enrich and empower the women’s community of Dammam.
Marwan Al Qaydy, CEO of Koushan Real Estate Development Company, said: “The development of Al Murjan Island marks a defining milestone for us, as it brings to life one of Dammam’s most iconic mixed-use destinations. As a self-contained island, it is designed as a vibrant hub where hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, and leisure seamlessly come together on a single world-class waterfront, redefining premium coastal hospitality in the Eastern Province.Our partnership with Kerten Hospitality reinforces our commitment to delivering unmatched quality and guest-centric service. Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for hospitality in Dammam, ensuring every visitor to Al Murjan Island enjoys an experience defined by innovation, authenticity, and exceptional service.”
Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality, commented: “Al Murjan Island represents the kind of purposeful destination that defines our vision for hospitality in Saudi Arabia. Together with Koushan Real Estate Development Company, we are shaping a place where creativity, culture and meaningful experiences come together in ways that genuinely reflect the local spirit. Bringing the Cloud 7 brand to Dammam marks an exciting step in our continued growth across the Kingdom.”
Dynamic Hospitality Market in Saudi Arabia
With Saudi Arabia emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic hospitality markets, Kerten Hospitality continues to expand through real delivery, a bespoke operating model, and strong alignment with the Kingdom’s cultural and tourism ambitions.
Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam becomes part of a growing national footprint that now spans AlUla, Al Ahsa, Jeddah, Taif, Abha, Yanbu and Riyadh, with several other destinations soon to be announced.
This growth is underpinned by standout projects such as the award-winning Dar Tantora The House Hotel, AlUla, the acclaimed heritage restoration celebrated by TIME Magazine, Condé Nast Traveller, Michelin Guide, and recognised at Dubai Design Week for its “profound dialogue with place” and as ‘Leading New Hotel’ at the Hotel & Catering KSA Awards.
Many of these developments form part of The Collective, Kerten Hospitality’s long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism to accelerate lifestyle hospitality, empower local communities and nurture creative ecosystems on the road to 2030.
Knippenberg added: “Saudi Arabia’s hospitality landscape is transforming at remarkable speed, and we are proud to play a role in that momentum. Cloud 7 Al Murjan Island Resort – Dammam further strengthens our commitment to creating meaningful destinations and it’s another milestone in an extraordinary national journey that is only just beginning.”
Kerten Hospitality’s on-the-ground Saudi teams ensure each destination—whether coastal resort, mountain retreat, heritage hotel or urban residence—is uniquely rooted in its local community, culture and environment.
About Kerten Hospitality
Kerten Hospitality is an end-to-end lifestyle hospitality operator with a core focus on lodging, including hotels, serviced residences, and mixed-use hospitality destinations. The company creates community-rooted, experience-led places to stay and live, shaped by the character and culture of the surroundings.
Kerten Hospitality creates distinctive destinations by integrating relevant elements such as dining, wellness, culture and social spaces in ways that complement and enhance each property’s identity. Kerten Hospitality currently operates 11 properties, with a confirmed pipeline of 57 projects across the Middle East, Europe and Africa
About Koushan
At Koushan, we are dedicated to developing innovative real estate solutions that drive long-term value and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Koushan emerged from the legacy of Zuhair Fayez Partnership (ZFP), serving as a driving force in executing and realizing the visionary projects crafted and managed by ZFP.
We specialize in creating high-yield investment opportunities in the tourism and entertainment sectors, helping our partners achieve sustainable, profitable returns.
Backed by a leadership team with over five decades of industry expertise, Koushan draws upon ZFP’s enduring legacy to deliver reliable, profitable investments in stable markets. Our team is committed to understanding market needs and emerging trends, providing personalized, strategic solutions that align with the evolving requirements of our clients.
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