Dubai, UAE- Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with Grand Iva Corporation for the Grand Iva Hotel in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Marking the third operational hotel for Aleph Hospitality in Saudi Arabia, the Grand Iva Hotel in Abha is a newly built property featuring 102 keys, set to open on January 1st, 2026. Aleph Hospitality is currently in negotiations with hotel brands to secure suitable and international branding for the hotel.
The Grand Iva Hotel is situated in a prime location with easy access to the city’s activities and key attractions as well as King Khaled University, government offices and major commercial hubs. Just a 15-minute drive from Abha International Airport and 10 minutes from the city’s downtown area, the property will feature an all-day dining restaurant and lobby café, conference and meeting rooms and a business centre, as well as a health, fitness & spa with modern gym and sauna facilities.
Saeed Hader Al-Adhadi, Owner of the property, said, “We are delighted to entrust Aleph Hospitality with the management of the Grand Iva Hotel in Abha. The team brings a wealth of local and regional experience to the property, and we look forward to a successful partnership and opening early next year.”
Tariq Dowidar, Vice President Saudi Arabia of Aleph Hospitality, said, “We are very excited to partner with Grand Iva Corporation and have already started the pre-opening activities for the Grand Iva Hotel. We look forward to welcoming the first guests to Abha early next year and are committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience as well as strong returns for our owners.”
In its continued expansion across Saudi Arabia, the Grand Iva Hotel will be Aleph Hospitality’s third operational hotel in the Kingdom after the Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah and Diyar Al Khalidiya hotel in Makkah. This milestone further reinforces Aleph Hospitality’s growth strategy in Saudi Arabia, with 11 hotels in its portfolio and counting.
Headquartered in Dubai, with regional offices in Riyadh, Casablanca, Abidjan, Cape Town and Nairobi, Aleph Hospitality is the first and largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa. Aleph Hospitality manages over 50 hotels, representing 7,000+ rooms across 23 countries and 39 cities. Working for hotel owners, either with a franchise for branded properties or as a white label operator for independent hotels, Aleph Hospitality handles all aspects of hotel operations at any stage of development – from site and brand selection to technical assistance, pre-opening and day-to-day operations. Aleph Hospitality’s regional expertise has earned the trust of leading brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Accor, Best Western, Rotana, Wyndham and Onomo. Visit
