our history

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Elaf Group’s history of sustained growth is indicative of sound business management, always leading the response to changing market demands. Major milestones illustrate the Group’s expansion from a small travel agency in Jeddah to become a prominent regional operator hospitality and tourism industry.

    • 1981

      Elaf Tourism establishes its first travel agency branch in Jeddah

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    • 1993

      Elaf Hospitality opens its first Makkah hotel, the Elaf Ajyad hotel

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    • 1994

      Elaf Hospitality opens the Elaf Al-Kinda hotel in Makkah

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    • 1998

      Elaf Hospitality opens its first Madinah hotel, the Elaf Taiba hotel

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    • 1999

      Elaf Hajj & Umrah established as a stand-alone business unit

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    • 1999

      Elaf Travel Agency’s first GSA signed

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    • 2001

      Elaf Hajj & Umrah opens its first international office in Egypt

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    • 2002

      Elaf Group’s first company receives ISO 9001 certification

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    • 2002

      Elaf Hajj & Umrah opens an international office in Morocco

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    • 2006

      Elaf Hajj & Umrah opens an international office in Turkey

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    • 2009

      Elaf Hospitality opens the Elaf Mashaer hotel in Makkah

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    • 2009

      Elaf Hospitality opens the Elaf Red Sea Mall hotel in Jeddah

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    • 2012

      Elaf Hospitality opens the Elaf Bakkah hotel in Makkah

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    • 2012

      Elaf Hajj & Umrah opens an international office in Indonesia

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    • 2015

      Elaf Hospitality opens the Elaf Al Salam hotel in Makkah

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    • 2017

      Elaf Hospitality opens its fifth Madinah hotel, the Elaf Majeedi

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    • 2018

      Elaf Hospitality opens the award-winning Hotel Galleria in Jeddah

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    • 2022

      Introducing Joudyan brand in Riyadh Olaya

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    • 2022

      Acquisition of Deyar Al Taqwa Hotel Medina

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