The ceremonial September 2026 opening of the Mysk Al Wadi Jeddah Hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is the first Mysk luxury hotel brand location in the Kingdom. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified for all below-grade concrete structures to protect against high groundwater levels.

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia's most important Red Sea commercial port and main embarking point for Muslim pilgrims journeying to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, Jeddah is a city of around 5.5 million people. Thanks to the steady influx of travelers, it continues to build new hotels, shopping centers, and other infrastructure.

The Mysk Al Wadi Jeddah Hotel is located in the Obhur district, near the Red Sea close to the Jeddah Corniche. The four-star hotel has 90 rooms on five floors. The hotel also features a restaurant, a café, meeting rooms, a kids' club, fitness center and rooftop pool.

"Due to the depth of the construction site excavation, the project's general contractor, Faraj Abdulkarim Est, needed a robust concrete waterproofing solution to keep the below-grade concrete structures dry," recounts Sam Annous, Managing Director of Penetron Saudi Arabia. "We saw the below-grade concrete structures would be exposed to the high groundwater levels at the construction site. Also, the hotel's close proximity to the Red Sea made resilience against the chloride-rich environment a priority as well."

PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was added to the concrete mix to treat over 2,000 m³ (2,620 yds³) of concrete used for the hotel's raft foundation, retaining walls, parking floors, and water-retaining structures, including the drinking water tanks and swimming pool. PENEBAR SW-45A, a swellable waterstop strip, was also specified to permanently seal the construction joints.

The active ingredients in PENETRON ADMIX SB react in a catalytic reaction to the moisture in concrete to generate a non-soluble crystalline network throughout the pores and capillary tracts of the concrete. This network permanently seals the concrete against the penetration of water or liquids from any direction, even under the constant saltwater exposure prevalent at the Jeddah construction site.

"Thanks to our technical support and quick follow-up, the customer was very pleased with the support service and ultimately, the performance of the Penetron products," adds Sam Annous.

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution channels.

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