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Hospitality · 1978 · Taif · T&B Garevski of AXE Architects

Le Meridien Al Hada, Taif

In 1978, the Sheraton group commissioned T&B Garevski of AXE Architects to design a seven-story hotel on AlHada slopes in Taif. The project was owned by the Ministry of Finance to accommodate and host events during summer seasons. The site is perched on the peak of the Sarawat mountain range in Al Hada, a steep and rocky slope leads to the main building containing 111 rooms. The triangular structure is centered around a gilt and marble lobby that arches several stories high. The tapered terraces extended from the outer edges of the building to its center, alternating between the copper-film coated windows. In addition, the resort also includes a series of private villas with concrete walls with circular apertures occupying the east area of the resort. The building has undergone renovations in 1985 and 2006 and is currently owned by Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Chain.

Project details

Building Name

Le Meridien Al Hada, Taif

Category

Hospitality

Location

Taif

Architect

T&B Garevski of AXE Architects

Contractor

Saudi Oger

Date of Completion

1978

Scale

M

Research by

Mansour Alsofi | Sara Alissa

Photo Credits

Mansour Alsofi

Published

March 14, 2021

Last Updated

August 30, 2026

Photographs — Mansour Alsofi