Al Khozama Residences is a four-star boutique hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, developed by Olayan Group — combining king rooms, suites, and serviced apartments within a single, cohesive destination, supported by dining, leisure, and business amenities. The project is distinct from Al Khozama Hotel at KAUST, Jeddah, a separate Sibley Grove project also developed by Olayan Group.
The interior architecture is organised around a generous lobby that establishes the hotel’s character from the moment of arrival. Floor-to-ceiling timber fins structure the space, creating a rhythm of filtered views and softened boundaries — allowing the lobby to remain open and flowing while offering pockets of visual privacy. A modern design language runs throughout, distinguished by bespoke detailing that gives each space its own identity while remaining coherent; the timber fins set the tone, their warmth and tactility recurring in custom joinery, crafted details, and considered material junctions across the public areas.
Guest accommodation is conceived as a series of calm, uncluttered retreats. King rooms, suites, and apartments share a common palette of warm colours and textures, designed to feel homely and support the needs of guests on extended stays — comfortably accommodating visitors for two to four weeks, with an effect that is residential rather than transient. The hotel is arranged in an L-shaped plan that wraps around a central pool, establishing the water as the social and spatial heart of the property. The lounge bar and all-day restaurant each open directly onto this shared court, fostering an atmosphere that shifts from relaxed daytime ease to animated evening energy, while meeting rooms, gym, and upper-level amenities are held apart from this core — accessible but unobtrusive.
Scope of Appointment
Sibley Grove led interior design across guest accommodation and all public and leisure areas, for developer Olayan Group under its Al Khozama brand partner.
Related Projects
Part of Sibley Grove’s ongoing relationship with Olayan Group — see also Al Khozama Hotel – Jeddah (KAUST), Al Bustan Village Residences – Riyadh, and Al Bustan Fitness & Wellness Centre – Riyadh.
Project Delivery: 2015
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
