Amaala
Upcoming tourist destination in Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amaala (stylized AMAALA; Arabic: أمالا) is a planned tourism megaproject in Saudi Arabia. The project, which is developed by Public Investment Fund-owned Red Sea Global, forms part of the Saudi Vision 2030 program.[2] The project consists of three main developments: The Coastal Development, Amaala Island, and Triple Bay.[3]
Amaala
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Tourism destination | |
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  Amaala | |
| Coordinates: 26°38′37″N 36°13′33″E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Tabuk |
| Body of water | Red Sea |
| Announced | 30 September 2018[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,200 km2 (1,600 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+03 (Arabian Standard Time) |
| Developer | Red Sea Global |
| Website | www |
The project is under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman and is managed by the Public Investment Fund.[4] Amaala is planned to span over 4,200 square kilometers.[5]
The first phase of the project was planned to be completed by 2020. The project is to be wholly accomplished by 2028.[5]
Announced in 2018 as part of Saudi Arabia's Saudi Vision 2030 projects, Amaala was developed by Red Sea Global, the same company that built The Red Sea Project. Compared to the latter, it was envisioned to focus more on wellness and health tourism. Upon completion, the project was planned to feature 25 hotels with 3,000 rooms as well as 200 retail establishments, fine dining, wellness, and recreational facilities. Amaala will run entirely on renewable energy resources.[6]
In February 2023, Red Sea Global announced the first hotel in Amaala, the 65-key Clinique La Prairie Health Resort, slated for opening in mid-2024.[6]
In March 2023, the 153-key Jayasom Wellness Resort was announced, with a planned opening year of 2025.[7] Later in the same month, the 110-key Rosewood Amaala was announced, with design provided by ACPV Architects. Both properties will feature branded residences.[8]
In June 2023, the 100-key Six Senses Amaala was announced. Planned for a 2025 opening, the resort will be designed by U+A, while Studio Carter will design the interiors.[9]
In July 2023, Equinox Hotels announced the 128-key Equinox Resort Amaala, designed by Foster and Partners.[10]
In October 2023, Red Sea Global announced a partnership with Monaco Marina Management to create a yacht club that will serve as the centerpiece of Amaala. Designed by HKS, it will be built on a 10-hectare basin and contain 120 berths.[11]
In March 2024, the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Amalaa at Triple Bay was announced. Designed by U+A and slated to be opened in 2025, it will feature 220 keys and 26 branded residences.[12]
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