September 16, 2026 – Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, 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.
Since opening its doors, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has brought a refreshingly individual spirit to the capital’s hospitality scene. More than a place to stay, the hotel has become a social address for Riyadh’s 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.
The milestone also reflects IHG Hotels & Resorts’ 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.
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh’s story has grown naturally alongside KAFD itself. As the district continues to evolve into one of Riyadh’s 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.
To mark the occasion, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh will welcome Mr. Haitham Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa, as keynote speaker at the hotel’s anniversary celebration. Mr. Mattar will reflect on the hotel’s first-year journey, IHG’s growing luxury and lifestyle presence in Saudi Arabia, and KAFD’s role as a destination where business, culture and lifestyle come together with unmistakable energy.
“There 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,” said Mr. Haitham Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa.
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’s newest lifestyle destination, inviting guests to stay, dine, discover and feel completely themselves.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, 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:

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo.
• Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels.
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels.
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites.
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.
For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Kimpton
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, pioneered the concept of hotels combining sophisticated, playful design with a more human guest experience in the U.S. Founded in 1981, the San Francisco-born luxury lifestyle brand now operates more than 80 properties and over 100 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally. From inspiring design and expansive experiences to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, Kimpton spaces act as vibrant hubs for sparking authentic human connections. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and inspired. For more information, visit KimptonHotels.com

About Kimpton KAFD Riyadh
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is the first Kimpton property in Saudi Arabia, bringing the brand’s signature mix of heartfelt hospitality, expressive design and playful luxury to the heart of Riyadh. Located within the landmark King Abdullah Financial District, the hotel has quickly become a distinctive address for business travellers, local tastemakers and guests looking for a stay with personality.

As the first hotel to open in KAFD, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh blends contemporary design with warm, unscripted service, inviting guests to experience the city on their own terms. The hotel features thoughtfully curated rooms and suites, alongside lively dining venues where the scent of freshly prepared dishes, the glow of warm lighting, layered textures, crafted drinks and the gentle buzz of conversation come together to create a mood that feels effortless, social and unmistakably Kimpton. Led by an award-winning culinary team, these spaces are made for long lunches, celebratory dinners, spontaneous after-work drinks and moments that feel anything but ordinary.
A reflection of Kimpton’s global spirit and the richness of its Riyadh setting, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh offers a refreshingly personal experience in one of the region’s most exciting lifestyle destinations — stylish, social and always deeply human.

For more information, visit: https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/riyadh/ruhka/hoteldetail

About KAFD
Situated in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, KAFD is an iconic destination that merges the worlds of business and lifestyle in a digitally integrated and sustainable ecosystem, transforming the way contemporary communities live, work, and play. The destination is owned and managed by King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), which was established in 2018 and is a PIF Company. Today, KAFD hosts over 140 corporate tenants, including 25 regional headquarters.

With a vision to build a dynamic city of tomorrow, the Kingdom’s first vertical city solution, spanning 1.6 million square meters with 95 buildings designed by 25 world-leading architectural firms, has not only shaped the skyline of Riyadh but also transformed the city’s economic landscape and redefined the essence of urban living. It is the world’s largest LEED platinum-certified business and lifestyle district, epitomizing Saudi Arabia’s vision for economic diversification, quality of life, and sustainable development.

September 16, 2026 – Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, 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.
Since opening its doors, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh has brought a refreshingly individual spirit to the capital’s hospitality scene. More than a place to stay, the hotel has become a social address for Riyadh’s 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.
The milestone also reflects IHG Hotels & Resorts’ 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.
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh’s story has grown naturally alongside KAFD itself. As the district continues to evolve into one of Riyadh’s 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.
To mark the occasion, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh will welcome Mr. Haitham Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa, as keynote speaker at the hotel’s anniversary celebration. Mr. Mattar will reflect on the hotel’s first-year journey, IHG’s growing luxury and lifestyle presence in Saudi Arabia, and KAFD’s role as a destination where business, culture and lifestyle come together with unmistakable energy.
“There 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,” said Mr. Haitham Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa.
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’s newest lifestyle destination, inviting guests to stay, dine, discover and feel completely themselves.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, 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:

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo.
• Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels.
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels.
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites.
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

Visit us online for more about our hotels and reservations and IHG One Rewards. To download the IHG One Rewards app, visit the Apple App or Google Play stores.
For our latest news, visit our Newsroom and follow us on LinkedIn.

About Kimpton
Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, pioneered the concept of hotels combining sophisticated, playful design with a more human guest experience in the U.S. Founded in 1981, the San Francisco-born luxury lifestyle brand now operates more than 80 properties and over 100 restaurants, bars and lounges across urban locations, resort destinations and up-and-coming markets globally. From inspiring design and expansive experiences to forward-thinking flavors that feed the soul, Kimpton spaces act as vibrant hubs for sparking authentic human connections. Every detail is thoughtfully curated and artfully delivered so that guest experiences remain meaningful, unscripted and inspired. For more information, visit KimptonHotels.com

About Kimpton KAFD Riyadh
Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is the first Kimpton property in Saudi Arabia, bringing the brand’s signature mix of heartfelt hospitality, expressive design and playful luxury to the heart of Riyadh. Located within the landmark King Abdullah Financial District, the hotel has quickly become a distinctive address for business travellers, local tastemakers and guests looking for a stay with personality.

As the first hotel to open in KAFD, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh blends contemporary design with warm, unscripted service, inviting guests to experience the city on their own terms. The hotel features thoughtfully curated rooms and suites, alongside lively dining venues where the scent of freshly prepared dishes, the glow of warm lighting, layered textures, crafted drinks and the gentle buzz of conversation come together to create a mood that feels effortless, social and unmistakably Kimpton. Led by an award-winning culinary team, these spaces are made for long lunches, celebratory dinners, spontaneous after-work drinks and moments that feel anything but ordinary.
A reflection of Kimpton’s global spirit and the richness of its Riyadh setting, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh offers a refreshingly personal experience in one of the region’s most exciting lifestyle destinations — stylish, social and always deeply human.