BinDawood Trading and Marriott International sign an agreement to Open the World’s Largest Courtyard by Marriott

Al Qimmah Hospitality Company together with Amwaj Real Estate Company (both subsidiaries of Bindawood Trading) have announced the signing of an agreement with Marriott International Inc. to open the largest Courtyard by Marriott in the world with a 2,179 room hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Nestled within the holiest city, Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Al Naseem will provide exceptional hospitality, modern comfort and unparalleled convenience which creates long-lasting memories for visitors and pilgrims alike.

The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel is anticipated to open in 2026 and will be in an exceptional location in Makkah Al Mukarama in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, few minutes away from the Holy Mosque, making it the perfect choice for pilgrims and visitors. The hotel is anticipated to comprise of 2,179 thoughtfully designed guestrooms, spread across seven inter-connecting towers. The hotel is slated to include a restaurant with capacity to accommodate more than 1,800 guests, a lobby lounge and The Market – brand’s signature Grab n’ Go market. Design plans include the brand’s timeless, classis style with inviting spaces and services that is above and beyond expectations.

Dr. Abdul Razzaq BinDawood, Chairman of Al Qimmah is delighted to be joining forces with Marriott International once again, commenting, “The signing of the agreement reflects the Kingdom’s 2030 framework which aims to position the country as a global hub for religious and cultural tourism and continues to promote cultured real estate development. We are constructing high-quality towers within the Al Naseem District, as part of our ongoing commitment to serve guests and travelers to the Holy Mosque. This will be one of our largest developments to date and continuation of our strategic collaboration with Marriott International.”

Mr. Chadi Hauch Regional Vice President,  Development Middle East, Marriott International  said,   “We are pleased to build on our relationship with Al Qimmah Hospitality and BinDawood Trading with this landmark agreement to open the world’s largest Courtyard by Marriott in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This agreement underscores Marriott International’s commitment to supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s tourism sector and reinforces the continued demand we are seeing for our portfolio of brands in the Holy City of Makkah.”

Highlights: The signing of the Courtyard by Marriott Al Naseem supports the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 framework, which aims to position the country as a global hub for religious and cultural tourism. As part of its plans, the Kingdom plans to host 30 million religious tourists by 2030. The safe permital of Umrah throughout the course of the year with e-visa services has contributed to this growth. The announcements of Expo 2030 and FIFA World Cup 2034 further go towards solidifying its place on the international stage. This strategic move is in continuation to the earlier announced collaboration between BinDawood Trading and Marriott to introduce the iconic JW Marriott brand in Jeddah.