Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and Amaala, has unveiled a new private island retreat called Thuwal.
Available from early next year, the exclusive-use property in Saudi Arabia will offer luxury accommodation and personalised experiences.
Located on a 1.7-hectare sandy islet in a coral archipelago on the Red Sea coast, the resort has a main three-bedroom villa, three one-bedroom suites, a beach club, a gym, and a wellness centre.
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John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global, said Thuwal has been “created to allow guests the chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, and instead reconnect with their closest companions”.
“Our belief is that the sublime Red Sea coast combined with tailored luxury experiences will deliver a peerless escape for the most discerning travelers,” Pagano added.
Thuwal is wholly owned by Red Sea Global. It is separate to The Red Sea and Amaala, with no third-party hospitality or hotel operators involved.
“This is a milestone for us personally,” said Pagano. “It is also the first time we are creating a destination owned and operated end-to-end by the expert team here at Red Sea Global, from development and planning to accommodation and guest services.”
Guests will get the chance to snorkel with marine wildlife, visit the nearby village of Thuwal, and enjoy meals prepared by an executive chef using locally-sourced ingredients.
Last month, Red Sea Global celebrated the first flight to the new Red Sea International Airport and the start of a twice-weekly service from Riyadh.
The company also announced a partnership with British adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls to bring his adventure and survival brand to Saudi Arabia.
Upon completion in 2030, The Red Sea will have 50 resorts with up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites.
Images courtesy of Red Sea Global
