Saudi Arabia’s futuristic mega-city NEOM announced on Sunday the opening of Sindalah, a luxury Red Sea island featuring restaurants, hotels and yachting berths.
NEOM described Sindalah as its “first physical showcase” that “will serve as NEOM’s gateway to the Red Sea, providing easy access for European, Saudi, and GCC yacht owners.”
“NEOM is committed to supporting the Kingdom’s new era of luxury tourism, with the opening of Sindalah,” NEOM CEO Nadhmi al-Nasr said in a statement.
“NEOM’s inaugural destination offers visitors a ‘first glimpse’ of what the future holds for our extensive portfolio of destinations and developments.”
Sindalah is “spread over 840,000 square meters” (200 acres) and will be set to receive “up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028,” the statement said.
First announced by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in December 2022, NEOM said that Sindalah’s opening marks an exciting milestone in NEOM’s progress.
A first wave of invited guests has been welcomed to Sindalah to experience the “island’s allure,” the statement carried by Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said.
NEOM added that “transforming Sindalah from idea to reality” has been the result of two years of extensive effort and work.
“It marks a significant step in realizing the Kingdom’s tourism ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030 and reaffirms NEOM’s ability to conceive and deliver new and exciting destinations.”
