Minor Hotels Signs Anantara Somabay Resort and Residences on Egypt’s Red Sea

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 properties in operation and committed development across 63 countries including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, has announced the signing of Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, marking a significant milestone in the group’s strategic expansion in Egypt.

Project Overview
- Resort Name: Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences
- Opening Date: Scheduled for May 2030
- Scale:
- 300 hotel keys (rooms, suites, villas)
- 150 branded residential units (apartments, beachfront villas, extended-stay options)
- Location: Somabay, Egypt’s Red Sea coast — about 45 minutes from Hurghada International Airport

Features & Lifestyle
- Sea‑view and lagoon rooms
- Beach and pool villas, including a Grand Royal Beach & Pool Villa
- Branded residences with private boat dock piers
- Vibrant dining and social venues
- Wellness, leisure, and family facilities

Partnership & Vision
- Collaboration between Minor Hotels and Somabay Hotel Company SAE
- Goal: Elevate Somabay’s profile as a fully integrated luxury destination
- Focus on sustainability, long-term value creation, and strengthening Egypt’s tourism sector

Strategic Significance
- Strong connectivity to European and Middle Eastern markets
- Expands Minor Hotels’ luxury footprint in Egypt, aligning with its global portfolio of 640+ properties across 63 countries

This project is clearly positioned as a landmark development—combining luxury hospitality with branded residences, which is a growing trend in the industry.