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September 16, 2026 \u2013 Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, <\/strong>the first hotel to open within King Abdullah Financial District, marks its first anniversary this month, celebrating a debut year shaped by bold design, soulful dining, heartfelt service and the kind of unscripted moments that make every Kimpton stay feel beautifully personal.<\/p>\n

Since opening its doors, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has brought a refreshingly individual spirit to the capital\u2019s hospitality scene. More than a place to stay, the hotel has become a social address for Riyadh\u2019s curious, creative and well-travelled crowd, where morning meetings turn into long lunches, design sparks conversation, and every guest is welcomed with warmth rather than formality.<\/p>\n

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The milestone also reflects IHG Hotels & Resorts\u2019 continued growth in Saudi Arabia, as the Group expands its luxury and lifestyle portfolio in line with the ambitions of Vision 2030. With Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, IHG has introduced one of its most loved lifestyle brands to the Kingdom, bringing a hospitality experience that feels polished yet personal, design-forward yet deeply human.<\/p>\n

Kimpton KAFD Riyadh\u2019s story has grown naturally alongside KAFD itself. As the district continues to evolve into one of Riyadh\u2019s most exciting places to live, work and gather, the hotel has quickly become its spirited living room, a place for business conversations, celebratory dinners, after-hours drinks, weekend escapes and the easy, human connections that sit at the heart of the Kimpton experience.<\/p>\n

To mark the occasion, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh will welcome Mr. Haitham Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa<\/strong>, as keynote speaker at the hotel\u2019s anniversary celebration. Mr. Mattar will reflect on the hotel\u2019s first-year journey, IHG\u2019s growing luxury and lifestyle presence in Saudi Arabia, and KAFD\u2019s role as a destination where business, culture and lifestyle come together with unmistakable energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is something very special about seeing a hotel come to life in its first year, and Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has done so with real heart. From the very beginning, our ambition was to create a place that felt deeply connected to Riyadh, stylish and contemporary, yes, but also warm, personal and full of character. What makes me most proud is the way the team has brought the Kimpton spirit to life every day, through thoughtful details, genuine conversations and moments that feel effortless but stay with our guests long after they leave. As Saudi Arabia continues its remarkable transformation under Vision 2030, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is a wonderful example of how hospitality can help shape destinations, bring people together and create experiences that feel truly human,\u201d said Mr. Haitham Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa.<\/p>\n

As Kimpton KAFD Riyadh steps into its second year, the hotel will continue to bring its signature blend of expressive design, vibrant restaurants, intuitive service and heartfelt connection to the center of Riyadh\u2019s newest lifestyle destination, inviting guests to stay, dine, discover and feel completely themselves.<\/p>\n

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About IHG Hotels & Resorts <\/strong><\/p>\n

IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/a>\u00a0(tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.<\/p>\n

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With a family of 20 hotel brands and\u00a0IHG One Rewards<\/a>, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms 6,700 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties:<\/p>\n

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