A new hotel was announced in its upcoming debut at Trojena in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM. Minor Hotels, the hotel owner, operator and investor has announced its expansion to the destination with its luxury brand, Ananatara.
Anantara Resort will feature 270 keys and offer a selection of rooms and suites, including private pools and lake or mountain views.
The resort will also offer an array of dining experiences including two specialty restaurants, an all-day dining restaurant with a show kitchen, a café and a high tea lounge as well as a rooftop majlis café.
Anantara will be home to an array of facilities including the Anantara Spa, hamams, a fitness centre, an infinity pool, a star gazing deck, an outdoor cinema, a kids and teens club and various sports activities such as padel tennis, camel, horse riding and guided walks.
Trojena will be the home to the region’s first outdoor ski resort, staging a host of world-class sporting events, exhibitions, concerts and more. The destination is set to redefine luxury living and will be powered by renewable energy.
The property will be accessible via helicopter with its own helipad and house spaces for meetings and events.
Anantara Resort is situated in the Water Village, within the Valley Cluster in Trojena which will be home to three developments with a fresh-water lake at its heart. The Water Village will feature residential, hospitality and commercial experiences. It will also contain retail and dining opportunities.
Discover Trojena: Where luxury meets authenticity in NEOM
Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels said, “We are thrilled to announce that a luxury Anantara property will soon be under development in the incredibly exciting new destination of Trojena, part of NEOM. Trojena is the perfect location for Anantara to bring its heartfelt hospitality and trademark take on authentic, indigenous luxury and we look forward to working with the team at NEOM to bring this new property to fruition within this aspirational new destination.”
“Trojena redefines the understanding of year-long ultra-luxury hospitality and mountain tourism. With the addition of the Anantara in our iconic Water Village, we will be elevating the travel experience for discerning guests. The Anantara will serve as a luxurious sanctuary along the edge of Trojena’s new lake, situated in a region that will offer the Gulf’s first outdoor ski resort and where world-class sporting events, art exhibitions, concerts, and cultural festivals will be staged,” said Philip Gullett, Executive Director and Region Head at Trojena,” he added.
Chris Newman, Executive Director of NEOM Hotel Development said, Anantara has become synonymous with striking a harmonious balance between luxury and nature to offer guests a truly remarkable and indigenous experience. In parallel, they have been instrumental in successfully positioning and developing many new aspiring destinations around the world. We look forward to collaborating with Minor Hotels and Trojena on this new and exciting journey as one team.”
Trojena is expected to be ready to welcome visitors by late 2026 and is set to host the Asian Winter Games in 2029. The destination will be accessible via the NEOM International Airport and also be linked to the mega-project’s high-speed rail network.
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