Oberoi Hotel in Madinah to Stop Operations After 40 Years

The luxury hotel right next to the Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) will end its management contract on January 1, 2026.
Oberoi Hotel in Madinah
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Key Takeaways

  • Future of the property—closure, demolition, or rebranding—is not yet announced
  • The Oberoi, Madina will cease operations on January 1, 2026
  • Hotel has served pilgrims and visitors for over forty years

MEDINA — The Oberoi Hotel in Madinah will end its operations on January 1, 2026, concluding over four decades of service to pilgrims and visitors.

The luxury property, located near the Prophet’s Mosque, confirmed the cessation of its management contract without clarifying whether the building will close permanently, be demolished, or continue under new branding.

In a social media statement, Oberoi Hotels bid farewell to guests, acknowledging the hotel’s long-standing role in the holy city.

“As this year draws to a close, we mark the end of a journey spanning over forty years in Madinah. A journey that would not have been possible without the guests who gave this place its meaning,” the statement read.

The Oberoi Madina Stop Operations

No further details have been released regarding the future of the physical property or potential new management.

The hotel has been a prominent accommodation option for pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque, offering proximity to the holy site.

oberoi hotels madina cease operations 1 jan 2026
Official Oberoi hotel announcement on the website.

The property’s strategic location has made it a preferred choice for many international visitors performing Umrah and Hajj.

Industry observers suggest the property may undergo renovation and reopen under a different brand, though official confirmation is pending.

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