\u00b7 Sindalah has welcomed its first wave of invited guests, marking the official opening of the island \u2013 NEOM\u2019s first destination<\/p>\n
\u00b7 As the \u2018Gateway to the Red Sea,\u2019 Sindalah will play a key role in building a luxury travel industry for NEOM, as part of the Kingdom\u2019s national tourism agenda<\/p>\n
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NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, October 27, 2024 \u2013 Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of NEOM, has been unveiled by the NEOM Board of Directors. First announced by His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Chairman of the NEOM Board of Directors in December 2022, Sindalah\u2019s opening marks an exciting milestone in NEOM\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n
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Transforming Sindalah from idea to reality has been the result of an extensive two-year effort, from a 30,000-strong workforce at its peak across four local contracting partners and up to 60 subcontractors. It marks a significant step in realizing the Kingdom\u2019s tourism ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030 and reaffirms NEOM’s ability to conceive and deliver new and exciting destinations. To celebrate this occasion, Sindalah has welcomed its first wave of invited guests to experience the island’s allure.<\/p>\n
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Located in the glistening azure waters of the Red Sea, five kilometers off the NEOM coastline in northwest Saudi Arabia, Sindalah is a distinctive, luxury resort destination spread over 840,000 square meters. Ideally positioned 17 hours by sea from key Mediterranean destinations, Sindalah will serve as NEOM’s gateway to the Red Sea, providing easy access for European, Saudi and GCC yacht owners.<\/p>\n
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Sindalah blends the natural beauty of the island with tech-driven design and architectural excellence. With the island masterfully designed by leading yachting architecture firm, Luca Dini, Sindalah offers world-class restaurants, hotels, venues and experiences. Set to welcome up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028, the island will also generate around 3,500 jobs, helping to drive the ongoing development of the Kingdom\u2019s thriving hospitality and tourism industries, thereby supporting diversification of the economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030.<\/p>\n
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Nadhmi Al-Nasr, Chief Executive Officer, NEOM, said: \u201cNEOM is committed to supporting the Kingdom\u2019s new era of luxury tourism, with the opening of Sindalah. The realization of this landmark destination, the gateway to the Red Sea, is due to the visionary leadership of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Vision 2030. This is a proud chapter in the NEOM story and we are excited to achieve more of our ambitious goals, with the continued support of His Royal Highness. NEOM\u2019s inaugural destination offers visitors a \u2018first glimpse\u2019 of what the future holds for our extensive portfolio of destinations and developments.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Boasting an impressive marine ecosystem, Sindalah\u2019s surrounding waters are home to 1,100 species of fish \u2013 45 of which are unique to NEOM waters, in addition to more than 300 coral<\/p>\n
species. In line with NEOM’s commitment to sustainability and conservation, preservation of Sindalah\u2019s natural marine habitat has been central to the island\u2019s development, and guests are invited to dive beneath the surface to explore its wonders for themselves.<\/p>\n
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With its strategic location and year-round pleasant climate, Sindalah\u2019s state-of-the-art, 86-berth marina will usher in a new season of sailing. The Sindalah Yacht Club, with interiors expertly designed by Stefano Ricci, sits as the marina\u2019s focal point and invites yachting guests, owners and crew to enjoy its amenities. Docking facilities, additional offshore buoys for super yachts and a full suite of yacht management services are also available.<\/p>\n
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Sindalah combines world-class hospitality, fine dining and curated experiences in one all-encompassing destination. The Village and Promenade are the beating heart of the island\u2019s entertainment and social zones, home to 38 culinary offerings backed by world-renowned chefs, as well as daytime eateries, late-night venues and 36 luxury retail outlets. The Beach Club offers poolside lounging by day and mesmerizing music experiences by night, while the beachfront Golf Club provides an elevated golfing experience for all abilities. With its world-class 6,474-yard (5,920-meter) par 70 course, the Golf Club will offer 18 teeing points and two unique nine-hole experiences.<\/p>\n
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Future guests will choose their accommodation preferences from a range of breathtaking properties, offering 440 rooms and 88 villas, as well as 218 luxury serviced apartments. Information regarding bookings will be made available through NEOM\u2019s tourism channels soon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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