Saudi Arabia Opens NEOM's Luxury Island Sindalah

Sindalah, the luxury island destination and first physical showcase of Saudi Arabia's NEOM, has been unveiled by the NEOM Board of Directors. Located in the glistening azure waters of the Red Sea, five kilometers off the NEOM coastline in northwest Saudi Arabia, Sindalah spread over 840,000 square meters, reported Saudi Press Agency, citing NEOM press release. The opening of the island marks a significant step in the country's tourism ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030.

Ideally positioned 17 hours by sea from key Mediterranean destinations, the luxury island will serve as NEOM's gateway to the Red Sea, providing easy access for European, Saudi, and GCC yacht owners. Sindalah is set to welcome up to 2,400 guests per day by 2028, and the island will generate around 3,500 jobs. As per the report, 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.

It is also worth mentioning that 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. "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," said NEOM Chief Executive Officer Nadhmi Al-Nasr.