Smart Zone Hotel Company, a subsidiary of Taiba, has appointed Alsaad Contracting to deliver the 159-key Marriott hotel within Aqalat’s 120,732-square-metre stc Square development, a 12-building mixed-use complex integrating offices, retail, residential, and leisure spaces.
Protea Hotel by Marriott Kinshasa offers 88 rooms, many with balconies and scenic views, conveniently located close to government offices and major shopping malls.
The launch covers urban centers like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, and emerging destinations such as Mussoorie, Jim Corbett, and Bodhgaya, bridging business hubs with tourism hotspots.
Spanning over 4,500 square meters, the Courtyard by Marriott Makkah Masar will feature 1,100 guest rooms and suites, multiple dining venues, event facilities including a ballroom, a fitness centre, kids club, and retail spaces.
The new leadership combines deep local insights with international brand-building expertise.
The hotel will offer two restaurants and bars, an expansive landscaped courtyard with a fire pit, a rooftop fitness centre, an 18-metre swimming pool, and versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces.
The residences will comprise 165 units ranging from two- to four-bedroom apartments, designed with refined simplicity and contemporary luxury that resonate with the surrounding maritime environment.
The Outdoor Collection caters to modern travelers seeking deeper connections with nature while still valuing comfort and convenience.
Situated alongside the Sheraton Al Marjan Island Resort, the beachfront residences will comprise 141 luxury units, combining Marriott’s renowned hospitality standards with Atara’s development expertise to deliver a premium coastal living experience.
The company’s upwardly revised 2025 guidance signals strong confidence in its strategic direction and its capacity to adapt to changing market dynamics.