Construction of the Kempinski Shekinah Palace has begun in Bonanjo, Douala, following the laying of the foundation stone on September 25, 2026.
The project, developed by All Luxury Suites Group (ALS Group), is valued at about FCFA 220 billion and is expected to become one of the major hospitality and mixed-use developments in Douala.
According to project details, the complex will include 214 hotel rooms and suites, 35 serviced apartments and approximately 17,000 square metres of Grade A office space.
It is also expected to feature restaurants, bars, recreational facilities, conference and event spaces, with a planned capacity of about 2,000 people for the main venue.
Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute presided over the foundation-stone ceremony in Bonanjo.
The project is targeting an opening in 2029, with construction expected to take about 36 months.
The development is being presented as an investment in Douala’s hospitality, business and events sectors.