The 321-key Mogadishu Rotana hotel will include 261 guest rooms and 60 hotel apartments. Credit: Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC.

Hospitality company Rotana has partnered with the investment firm Riverside Holding to develop its first luxury hotel Mogadishu Rotana in Somalia.

The project is expected to be completed in 2026. The five-star property will be managed by Aleph Hospitality, a Dubai-based firm.

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The Mogadishu Rotana will feature 321 keys, including 261 guest rooms and 60 hotel apartments. The property will have a fitness centre, spa, multiple dining options, event facilities, and retail spaces.

Rotana CEO Philip Barnes said: “This project aspires to set a new benchmark for luxury and service in East Africa, and we are immensely proud to be part of it. Our primary goal is to position the country’s first five-star hotel as a hub for international business, tourism, and cultural exchange.

“By leveraging Rotana’s expertise in delivering world-class service excellence, we hope to drive Somalia’s revitalisation through a transformation of its hospitality landscape. This hotel also marks a key addition to our portfolio and is a reflection of our commitment to the country and the wider Middle East and Africa region.”

Its design infuses modern sophistication with local cultural influences and is intended to become a symbol of Mogadishu’s revitalisation.

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Strategically located near Aden Adde International Airport, the hotel is part of a broader master plan to transform the capital into an urban centre.

The plan includes a convention centre, hospital, shopping mall, residential properties, a business park, and a school.

Riverside Holding chairman Jibril Hassan Mohamed said: “Collaborating with Rotana signifies a pivotal advancement in Somalia’s hospitality sector. This alliance brings world-class expertise to our development and underscores our commitment to Mogadishu’s economic and cultural renaissance.

“We are confident that this venture will set a new standard in the region and foster immense growth and opportunities. We extend our gratitude to all our partners whose support and dedication have made this vision a reality.”

The new property will be Rotana’s 118th in the region, adding to its growing portfolio in Africa. This includes upcoming projects such as the Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana in Dakar, Senegal, and other luxury developments in Accra, Cotonou, Cairo, and Luxor.

In May, Rotana unveiled expansion plans to enter five new countries by 2026. 

Currently, the company operates 81 hotels in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye.