Minister of Tourism inaugurates “Rixos Murjana” in King Abdullah Economic City

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia, 17 February 2026: The Tourism Development Fund announced the official opening of Rixos Murjana in King Abdullah Economic City. The Fund was the financier and investor of the project. Emaar Economic City was an investor in the project, and FTG Company was the developer.

Making the announcement through a Press Release, the Fund described Rixos Murjana as the largest ultra all-inclusive resort in the Kingdom and a new flagship destination that enhanced the diversity and quality of tourism experiences. The Fund said the opening ceremony took place under the patronage, and in the presence, of His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, and Chairman of the Board of the Fund. Qusai Al-Fakhri, Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, and Fettah Tamince, Chairman of the Board of Rixos Hotels, attended the ceremony.

The Fund said the resort had been designed as a destination for families and leisure seekers and offered a blend of vibrant energy and serene moments along King Abdullah Economic City. The Fund said the resort featured 488 rooms and suites, many with sea views, alongside 33 villas and a range of hospitality, leisure and wellness facilities, a full fitness centre, sports complex expansion, and meeting and conference facilities. The Fund added that beyond its integrated facilities, the resort would generate 250 job opportunities for Saudis, underscoring what it described as the project’s broader developmental contribution.

Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Al-Khateeb said: “The opening of Rixos Murjana marks an important milestone in the development of high-quality tourism destinations across Saudi Arabia. It reflects the readiness of major tourism projects to move into full operations and welcome visitors from within the Kingdom and around the world. This project also embodies the role of the Tourism Development Fund in transforming investments into tangible destinations that enhance quality of life, expand tourism choices for families, and contribute to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”

Al-Fakhri said: “Rixos Murjana embodies the Fund’s vision to empower the private sector and attract foreign direct investment, and represents a qualitative step in developing exceptional tourism destinations along the King Abdullah Economic City. The project reflects the strength of national and international partnerships in delivering developments that elevate hospitality standards and enrich guest experiences, contributing to enhanced tourism quality and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global destination for all-inclusive hospitality.”