FAUCHON L’Hôtel Riyadh Announced for Diriyah Gate, Marking Brand’s Middle East Debut

French culinary and lifestyle brand FAUCHON Hospitality will launch FAUCHON L’Hôtel Riyadh at Diriyah Gate, marking its first hotel in the Middle East.

The 80-room boutique property will be located within Diriyah Square, part of the large-scale transformation of historic Diriyah into a global heritage, culture, and luxury hospitality destination under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

A Boutique Hotel Rooted in Gastronomy

FAUCHON L’Hôtel Riyadh will bring the brand’s Parisian heritage in fine foods and luxury hospitality to the Kingdom. Established more than a century ago as a gourmet house in France, FAUCHON entered the hotel sector with properties in Paris and Kyoto before expanding into Saudi Arabia.

The Riyadh hotel will feature:

• 80 guestrooms and suites

• The Grand Café FAUCHON

• A full-service spa

• Rooftop outdoor pool and bar

• FAUCHON boutique retail space

The concept centers on elevated dining and refined design, positioning food and beverage as a defining element of the guest experience.

Prime Location at Diriyah Square

The hotel will be situated within Diriyah Square, adjacent to the well-known Bujairi Terrace dining district. Diriyah Gate’s masterplan spans multiple districts, including Diriyah Gate and Wadi Safar, and is set to host dozens of international hotel brands across its development phases.

Diriyah Gate is designed as a five-square-kilometre mixed-use destination integrating heritage preservation, hospitality, retail, residential living, and cultural experiences. FAUCHON’s culinary-driven identity complements the district’s emphasis on elevated dining and lifestyle offerings.

Ownership and Operations

The property is being developed by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority and will be operated by Yakoon Hospitality.

The partnership reflects a broader strategy to attract distinctive boutique brands that enhance Riyadh’s luxury hospitality portfolio while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s tourism diversification goals.

Diriyah Gate’s Expanding Hotel Portfolio

Diriyah Gate will host 38 international hotel brands across its masterplan, reinforcing its ambition to become one of the world’s largest heritage-led urban developments. The introduction of FAUCHON adds a French luxury culinary brand to an already diverse lineup of global hospitality names.

As Riyadh continues its rapid urban and tourism growth, boutique lifestyle hotels are expected to play a key role in shaping the capital’s premium travel segment.

FAUCHON L’Hôtel Riyadh represents a strategic expansion for the brand and a significant addition to Diriyah Gate’s luxury hotel collection. By combining French culinary heritage with Saudi Arabia’s heritage-rich destination development, the property is set to enhance Riyadh’s position in the global boutique luxury hospitality market.