First guests expected at AMAALA in 2025 says RSG
Once complete AMAALA will present a collection of assets and experiences that will elevate wellness, lifestyle, and human connection
Red Sea Global (RSG) has said it has made significant progress in the ongoing development of AMAALA. Inspired by the purity of the Red Sea, AMAALA is redefining coastal lifestyle with spaces designed for deep connection – to nature, to self and to community. From medical and integrative wellness and sun-drenched adventure to world-class art and transformative events, AMAALA seamlessly integrates meaningful spaces for both people and planet to flourish, the firm said in a statement.
“We have achieved remarkable progress across every aspect of AMAALA, from our signature resorts and immersive experiences to essential utilities and infrastructure. Our unwavering focus is on infusing sustainability and regenerative principles into every facet of the development. Once complete, AMAALA will present an extraordinary collection of assets and experiences that will elevate wellness, lifestyle, and human connection,” said John Pagano, Group CEO at Red Sea Global.
To date, RSG has partnered with Al Rawabi Hassan Allam, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, DEPA Group, Alec Engineering and Contracting, Havelock One and AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting Company. These partners share RSG’s ambition to co-create luxury and wellness destinations that are developed in line with responsible development practices, prioritising regenerative initiatives and collaboration with local communities, the statement added.
Sharing an update on key areas of the project, RSG noted that on the Triple Bay Marina Village, the Equinox Resort is now topped out and concrete structure work on the Village Boutique Hotel main building, condos and villas is nearing completion. The project will soon offer guests scenic boardwalks, waterfront restaurants, boutiques and well-known retailers, plus a year-round events program, all set against the backdrop of the Red Sea. With the Marina, flooding of the marina basin was completed at the end of 2023, and contracts for the floating pontoons and fixed decks have been awarded as RSG begins placing the final touches to this stunning central feature.
On the AMAALA Yacht Club, all construction contracts have been awarded and concrete works are close to completion, with structural steel and MEP works now started. Steel and façade works at RSG’s marine life institute, Corallium, which will be home to various marine research operations and visitor experiences, is also said to be well advanced and the reef-inspired building is now visibly taking shape. With the Wellness Core, superstructures are present on 80% of the 220 buildings within the zone. This segment will include wellness resorts such as Jayasom and Clinique La Prairie, where guests will discover an environment where they can focus on mental, physical, and energetic regeneration.
With Triple Bay Central, partner resorts and residences in this area are on track, with Rosewood and Six Senses surpassing the two thirds complete milestone. At Four Seasons, the landscaping, MEP and façade works are underway. Set to open their doors in 2025, these resorts are a key part of AMAALA’s wellness and lifestyle ecosystem, providing guests with access to some of the world’s premier hotel, health, and leisure brands, the firm noted. AMAALA will boast three, nine-hole golf courses, plus a further nine-hole executive par 3 course. Phase one of development will total 18 holes and is proceeding well, with all major works complete for three holes, and the remaining 15 holes underway. The courses will allow visitors to experience sports and relaxation in a luxurious environment with scenic ocean views.
Commenting on primary infrastructure, works are said to be heading towards completion including 35km of internal roads, plus power, water, irrigation, and communications infrastructure. RSG is targeting to energise this segment in December 2024. In terms of public realm and landscaping, RSG said that it expects three million plants and trees to be planted before the end of the year.
In another major development, earlier this year the Ministry of Health approved the design for the AMAALA Hospital. The hospital will provide healthcare services for residents and visitors.
Once complete, AMAALA will feature close to 4,000 hotel rooms across 30 hotels as well as 1,200 luxury villas, apartments, and estate homes. It will also be supported by retail, fine dining, wellness, and recreational facilities. AMAALA will be powered entirely by solar energy, saving the equivalent of nearly half a million tons of CO2 emissions every year, the statement concluded.
