The Oberoi, Wadi Safar

Oberoi's first Saudi property — 60 rooms and 10 private villas in the desert outside Diriyah, near Riyadh.

The Oberoi, Wadi Safar opened in 2025 as Oberoi Hotels & Resorts' first Saudi Arabian property, set in the desert landscape outside Diriyah, the historic seat of the Saudi state northwest of Riyadh. The property runs 60 rooms and 10 private villas, with the Royal Villa anchoring the villa collection

Key Features

• 60 rooms
• 10 private villas
• fine dining restaurants
• spa
• yoga studio
• pool area
• personalized service
• proximity to Diriyah

Dining

• Signature Restaurant - Middle Eastern Cuisine
• International Lounge - Global Cuisine

Signature Experience

The desert silence at the Royal Villa's private pool at dusk, with the Wadi Safar landscape stretching uninterrupted to the horizon.

Accolades

Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2026

Vibe: Desert-Set, Oberoi-Service, Diriyah-Proximity, Villa-Private

Featured In Our Collections

The Oberoi, Wadi Safar is featured in 4 of our curated collections:

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