Neom’s Sindalah island to compete with likes of Monaco and Athens

 

Neom’s Sindalah island to compete with likes of Monaco and Athens

NEOM’s new luxury island Sindalah will take Saudi tourism to new heights by rivaling top global tourist attractions.

This was disclosed by Executive Director of NEOM’s Hotel Development division, Chris Newman, in an exclusive interview with Al Arabiya English on Thursday.

He said Sindalah is set to compete with top global tourist destinations such as the likes of Monaco and Athens with its year-long luxury offerings. 

With its first visitors expected in early 2024, the piece of land will be home to a vibrant, world-class marina and yacht club, and will emerge as a new point in the international yachting season.

“Sindalah represents NEOM’s first physical showcase and significant moment for both NEOM and Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector,” Newman said

He added that the island is “well-located for European boat owners and accessible via the Suez Canal from many existing yachting destinations, such as Athens, Porto Cervo and Monaco. For regional yacht owners and enthusiasts, Sindalah is closely located to al-Wajh and Jeddah, and enjoys temperatures that are generally 10 degrees cooler than the rest of the GCC region.”

A main gateway to the Red Sea, Sindalah Island is home to approximately 2,000 different marine species, many of which are “exclusive to the Red Sea and cannot be found anywhere else in the world,” he explained.

‘Luxury and escapade’

The island is expected to attract “an international community of curious travelers and seekers of opulence and adventure, including yacht owners, boat charters and nautical enthusiasts,” Newman said.

“The ‘Glamour Season,’ which takes place from March to May, and October and November, coincides with the peak yachting event season and will see guests enjoy exclusive access to concerts, fashion and culinary festivals,” he revealed.

“The ‘Active Season’ happening from June to September, will see us offering guests a range of family-friendly beach and recreational activities.”

Spanning across 840,000 square meters, Sindalah is one of a group of islands that will be developed by NEOM.

The project was unveiled by Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, in a new boost to the Kingdom’s already burgeoning tourism sector.

NEOM plans to build 413 ultra-premium rooms, including 88 villas and 333 high-end serviced apartments.

“At the forefront of modern architectural design, the breathtaking aesthetics of Sindalah have been designed by world-class architects, such as LUCA DINI Design and Architecture. The design will certainly completement the natural landscape while looking forward in terms of aesthetics and visitors experience.”

Source: Alarabiya English