Riyadh's King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) has rapidly evolved from a corporate power centre into the capital city's most dynamic destination for luxury hospitality and gastronomy.

Framed by striking futuristic architecture, the walkable district is fast becoming a premier hub for world-class hotel brands, artisanal coffee concepts, and international fine dining. By day, seamless skywalks and sunlit plazas draw a cosmopolitan crowd to refined third-wave cafes; by night, the illuminated skyline sets the backdrop for high-end dining and boutique stays, establishing KAFD as a definitive focal point of the capital’s modern urban culture.

Atheel KAFD Hotel

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Designed by Foster + Partners, Atheel KAFD Hotel introduces a Saudi-managed luxury retreat tailored for Riyadh’s business and cultural tastemakers. Positioned in the heart of the district along the luxury shopping crescent, the property features a heat-reflective geometric exterior anchored by a soaring, full-height internal atrium. Inside, modern sophistication meets authentic local hospitality, offering 214 rooms and suites alongside standout culinary concepts like Lafāna (contemporary Saudi cuisine) and Riya Maison (a Riviera-inspired French brasserie), while the 14th-floor Cloud 14 rooftop pool lounge serves up panoramic views of the capital's evolving skyline.

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Kimpton KAFD

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Marking the boutique lifestyle brand's Middle Eastern debut, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh brings a relaxed, design-led luxury perspective to the capital’s high-powered financial district. Soaring across 16 floors, the 212-room property pairs mid-century modern aesthetics and subtle desert tones with intuitive, lived-in hospitality. Beyond its skywalk-connected location and high-floor suites framing the futuristic skyline, the property serves as a vibrant social hub anchored by four distinct culinary venues, including the sunlit all-day dining space Botanica, the golden-hued lobby lounge Ziya, an open-fire vinyl lounge, and Kanza, a relaxed poolside retreat.

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W Riyadh - KAFD

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Conceptionally rooted in quirky and futuristic design, W Riyadh – KAFD brings a dynamic new energy to the capital’s central financial district. Housing 210 polished rooms and residential-style suites, the interiors playfully contrast brushed metals and warm, earth-toned textiles inspired by regional heritage. The hotel doubles as a thriving urban playground, anchored by an outdoor pool deck, immersive wellness facilities at AWAY Spa, and a diverse collection of dining destinations — ranging from open-flame South American cuts to sleek rooftop lounges overlooking the illuminated skyline.

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