NEOM’s Board of Directors revealed Sindalah, the luxury island destination on the Red Sea coast, to the public this weekend
First announced by Prince Mohammed bin Salman in December 2022, Sindalah’s opening marks an exciting milestone in NEOM’s progress, said NEOM in a press release on Sunday. A number of key guests were invited to attend the opening ceremony.
Sindalah took two years to complete thanks to the efforts of a 30,000-strong workforce at its peak across four local contracting partners and up to 60 subcontractors.
“[Sindalah’s opening] marks a significant step in realising the kingdom’s tourism ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030 and reaffirms NEOM’s ability to conceive and deliver new and exciting destinations,” read the statement.
“NEOM is committed to supporting the kingdom’s new era of luxury tourism, with the opening of Sindalah. The realisation 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,” said Nadhmi Al-Nasr, Chief Executive Officer of NEOM, in NEOM’s statement.
“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’s inaugural destination offers visitors a ‘first glimpse’ of what the future holds for our extensive portfolio of destinations and developments,” Al-Nasr added.
What is Sindalah?
Located five kilometres off the NEOM coastline in the Red Sea coast, Sindalah is a luxury resort destination spread over 840,000 square metres.
The island is located 17 hours by sea from key Mediterranean destinations and has been positioned to l serve as NEOM’s gateway to the Red Sea, providing easy access for European, Saudi and GCC yacht owners.
The island has been designed by yachting architecture firm Luca Dini and features world-class restaurants, hotels, venues and experiences and is set to welcome up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028. It features an 86-berth marina as well as the Sindalah Yacht Club, which has interiors designed Stefano Ricci.
Docking facilities, additional offshore buoys for super yachts and a full suite of yacht management services are also available.
The island will also generate around 3,500 jobs, helping to drive the ongoing development of the kingdom’s thriving hospitality and tourism industries, thereby supporting diversification of the economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
What to expect at Sindalah
Sindalah’s surrounding waters are home to 1,100 species of fish — 45 of which are unique to NEOM waters, in addition to more than 300 coral species. The island’s climate is pleasant year-round.
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’s 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 mesmerising music experiences by night, while the beachfront Golf Club provides an elevated golfing experience for all abilities. With its world-class 5,920-metre par 70 course, the Golf Club will offer 18 teeing points and two unique nine-hole experiences.
Future guests will choose their accommodation preferences from a range of properties, offering 440 rooms and 88 villas, as well as 218 luxury serviced apartments.
Information regarding bookings will be made available through NEOM’s tourism channels soon.