Accor, a world leading hospitality group, has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Saoud Urban Development to develop Swissôtel West Cairo, a prominent mixed-use project. The signing marks a significant milestone in the group’s expansion strategy in Egypt, one of its priority growth markets in the region, Invest-Gate reports.

Mixed Use Development in One of Cairo’s Fastest-Growing Districts

Swissôtel West Cairo will be located in West Cairo, one of the capital’s most vibrant and rapidly growing districts. The project has been designed to meet rising demand for integrated hospitality services, branded hotels and residences, and landmark development projects. The development reflects a strategic alignment between Accor and Saoud Urban Development to deliver future-focused projects that align with Egypt Vision 2030, support sustainable urban growth, and respond to evolving consumer expectations.

Premium Hospitality Experience Inspired by Swiss Standards

Swissôtel West Cairo will feature 180 guestrooms, offering guests an elevated stay experience rooted in the brand’s philosophy of refined living, combining Swiss precision, human care, and holistic wellbeing. Guests will enjoy three distinctive food and beverage destinations, a ballroom, flexible meeting and event spaces, as well as comprehensive leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a state-of-the-art health club, and a spa. Each space has been thoughtfully designed to restore mental balance and rejuvenate the body every day.

Branded Residences Redefining Luxury Living in Egypt

The hospitality offering will be complemented by branded residences comprising more than 250 distinctive units, setting a new benchmark for branded living in Egypt. These residences are specifically designed to meet the needs of both long-term residents and investors, combining meticulously crafted homes with seamless access to world-class hospitality services. The project will also feature carefully curated retail outlets, reinforcing Swissôtel West Cairo’s position as a mixed-use destination and a prominent social hub in West Cairo.

UAE Investment Reflects Confidence in Egypt’s Economic Outlook

As part of the promising partnership initiatives between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, the investments of Saoud Urban Development—represented by Chairman Mostafa Talha and CEO Sheikha Maryam Al Qasimi—in Swissôtel West Cairo reflect strong confidence in the resilience of the Egyptian economy and its long-term growth prospects. The hotel represents a cornerstone of this collaboration, marking the company’s first major real estate development project in Egypt and serving as a strategic entry point for its expansion and future investments beyond the Gulf region.

Accor: Strong Confidence in Egypt’s Hospitality Market

On this occasion, Raki Phillips, Regional President for the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye for Accor’s Premium, Midscale and Economy brands, said: “The launch of Swissôtel in Cairo aligns perfectly with our strategy to strengthen Accor’s premium hospitality portfolio in key cities, including Cairo, which continues to witness strong momentum driven by tourism growth, urban expansion, and rising demand for integrated developments. Swissôtel West Cairo reflects our strong confidence in the Egyptian market and our commitment to developing economically sustainable, future-ready projects that place customer experience at the forefront.”

Saoud Urban Development: Bringing the UAE Development Model to Egypt

For his part, Mostafa Talha, Chairman of Saoud Urban Development, said: “Driven by our long-term vision and rooted in our deep expertise in the UAE and the Gulf region, the launch of Swissôtel West Cairo marks a pivotal milestone in the journey of Saoud Urban Development. While our group is built on a longstanding legacy of excellence across multiple sectors, this project represents a transformative catalyst within our expansion strategy. It also clearly reflects the strength and solidity of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the UAE.

Through Swissôtel West Cairo, we are committed to advancing our strategic roadmap by transferring the UAE development model—known for innovation, quality, and precision—into the Egyptian market. Our ambition is to redefine the standards of upscale living in Egypt by delivering integrated, world-class destinations aligned with international best practices and future-ready requirements.”

Talha added: “Our collaboration with Accor was the result of a carefully considered and strategic choice, based on a shared commitment to the highest standards of excellence and our strong confidence in Accor’s global leadership and expertise in the hospitality sector. This partnership reflects a shared vision centered on quality, refined design, and sustainable collaboration, contributing to the development of dynamic destinations that retain long-term value and impact as cities evolve.”

Talha concluded: “Our collaboration goes beyond developing a real estate project; we are establishing a lasting legacy that actively contributes to supporting the national economy and sets a new benchmark for luxury, precision, and excellence in West Cairo.”

Strengthening Accor’s Market Leadership in Egypt

Upon completion, Swissôtel West Cairo is expected to become a prominent new destination in West Cairo. The project further strengthens Accor’s leading position in the Egyptian market and sets a new benchmark for integrated urban development in one of Cairo’s most promising growth corridors.

Accor currently operates more than 38 hotels and branded residences across Egypt, totaling over 13,000 rooms across six brands. In addition, the group has 22 signed pipeline projects representing approximately 7,000 additional rooms. With nearly 45 years of presence in Egypt, Accor reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting the country’s economic transformation, tourism diversification, and urban growth ambitions.