Dubai-based independent hospitality management company, Aleph Hospitality, has recently signed an agreement to oversee the management of Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, its second hotel in the country.

The groundbreaking event for the construction of the Zaria Court was attended by Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Masai Ujiri, President of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and founder of the Giants of Africa foundation. The urban lifestyle hub will include the hotel, food and beverage outlets, retail spaces, an outdoor amphitheatre, and an expansive sports complex.

Expected to open in the first quarter of 2025, the hotel will feature 80 rooms and suites, co-working areas, a members’ club, a restaurant, a rooftop bar, a sports bar, meeting rooms, and a gym. Aleph Hospitality will manage the hotel, implementing sustainable practices and ensuring seamless service delivered by local teams.

Inspired by NBA Champion and global philanthropist Masai Ujiri, Zaria Court is the inaugural project in a series of urban hubs for sports, social, and cultural community gatherings across Africa. Expansion plans include locations in Nairobi, Dakar, Accra, Lagos, and Johannesburg over the next five years.

Ujiri said: “Sports infrastructure is critical for building vibrant economies. Zaria Court is a place where people will come together to convene, compete, and celebrate. This hotel is a core component of the site, and we look forward to working with Aleph Hospitality to create a place where everyone feels welcome.”

Bani Haddad, Aleph Hospitality Founder and MD, said: “We are excited to be a project partner with Zaria Court and to be part of this co-ordinated focus on community, hospitality, sports and culture in Rwanda, one of the fastest-developing countries in Africa.”