Saudi Arabia Unveils Nationwide Motel Project to Expand Affordable Tourism
A new partnership will deliver sixty modern roadside motels as the Kingdom accelerates efforts to diversify travel offerings
Saudi Arabia has announced a major new tourism initiative aimed at expanding affordable accommodation across the Kingdom, unveiling plans to develop sixty modern motels through a strategic public-private partnership.
The project, confirmed by Saudi tourism and investment authorities, is designed to support growing domestic and international travel while improving roadside infrastructure along key highways and secondary cities.
The motel programme forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision two thousand thirty strategy to diversify the economy and strengthen tourism as a pillar of growth.
Under the partnership, private developers will design, build and operate the motels, while government entities provide regulatory support, land facilitation and infrastructure coordination.
Each site is expected to offer standardized, mid-scale accommodation with modern amenities, targeting families, road travellers and budget-conscious tourists.
Officials say the initiative responds to a sharp rise in internal tourism, driven by improved road networks, expanding leisure destinations and year-round cultural and sporting events.
The motels will be distributed across multiple regions, including areas that have traditionally lacked quality accommodation, helping to unlock tourism potential beyond major cities and established resorts.
The project also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s push to encourage private sector participation and create employment opportunities in hospitality and services.
Developers involved in the scheme are expected to prioritize local supply chains and workforce development, reinforcing the economic impact at regional level.
Tourism authorities described the motel rollout as a practical complement to large-scale luxury developments, ensuring that growth in visitor numbers is matched by accessible accommodation options.
With construction expected to begin in phases, the first motels are anticipated to open within the next two years, marking another step in Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation into a diverse and competitive global tourism destination.
The project, confirmed by Saudi tourism and investment authorities, is designed to support growing domestic and international travel while improving roadside infrastructure along key highways and secondary cities.
The motel programme forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision two thousand thirty strategy to diversify the economy and strengthen tourism as a pillar of growth.
Under the partnership, private developers will design, build and operate the motels, while government entities provide regulatory support, land facilitation and infrastructure coordination.
Each site is expected to offer standardized, mid-scale accommodation with modern amenities, targeting families, road travellers and budget-conscious tourists.
Officials say the initiative responds to a sharp rise in internal tourism, driven by improved road networks, expanding leisure destinations and year-round cultural and sporting events.
The motels will be distributed across multiple regions, including areas that have traditionally lacked quality accommodation, helping to unlock tourism potential beyond major cities and established resorts.
The project also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s push to encourage private sector participation and create employment opportunities in hospitality and services.
Developers involved in the scheme are expected to prioritize local supply chains and workforce development, reinforcing the economic impact at regional level.
Tourism authorities described the motel rollout as a practical complement to large-scale luxury developments, ensuring that growth in visitor numbers is matched by accessible accommodation options.
With construction expected to begin in phases, the first motels are anticipated to open within the next two years, marking another step in Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation into a diverse and competitive global tourism destination.
