Jun22596 6 | LUXlife Magazine The Hotel Making Waves in Luxury Hospitality Situated in Saudi Arabia, Duqm Beach in Umluj is a stunning coastal destination best known for its pristine waters and tranquil atmosphere. Hailed a recreational oasis, the beach’s expansive white sands are populated with comfortable seating, shelter, designated spaces for sports, and a picturesque walking route overlooking the red sea. The luxurious Waves Hotel is the ideal location for wanting to explore this beautiful beach, with direct access to its shore. We caught up with Ussama El Shair below, General Manager of Waves Hotel, as the establishment is named in LUXlife magazine’s Leaders in Luxury Awards 2025. Founded in 2022, Waves Hotel is a beachfront accommodation on a mission to redefine luxury hospitality by delivering unparalleled experiences designed to meet and exceed guest expectations. The very foundation of the hotel has been built upon the core values of excellence, integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to sustainability. These values have been deeply integrated into its culture and operations, creating a team environment dedicated to providing exceptional services and unforgettable experiences. Located to the north of Umluj City, Waves Hotel is built upon an impressive 7,331m² land. This expanse comprises stunning landscaping, parking space for 100 cars, and its main building. The main building holds six floors, with its ground floor featuring a coffee shop, main dining restaurant, terrace, pool, and direct access to Duqm Beach. Its first floor, the Mezzanine Floor hosts four banquet and event halls and executive meeting rooms; four repeated floors feature 152 rooms consisting of eight suites, 52 premier sea-view rooms, 40 deluxe sea-view rooms, and 52 standard mountain-view rooms; and its final floor, the Roof Top, hosts a state-of-the-art Health Club. Whilst Waves Hotel boasts a number of top-tier amenities, what distinctly makes the establishment stand apart in the hospitality industry is its unwavering dedication to delivering personalised services and its holistic approach to guest satisfaction. Ussama told us: “We take great pride in crafting unique experiences that are tailored to individual guest preferences, ensuring they truly feel at home while surrounded by luxury.” One such example of this commitment is Waves Hotel’s outstanding offering of a tailormade concierge experience. This service is designed to cater to its guests’ every wish, from providing personalised tours to securing exclusive dining reservations. This service relentlessly drives the hotel’s dedication to creating unforgettable memories and has been widely praised by guests for the exceptional levels of attention and care provided.
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