Six Senses to launch resort in Amaala, Saudi Arabia

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Six Senses is set to launch a resort in Amaala, Saudi Arabia.

Spanning over 1,600 square miles (4,155 square kilometres) of a nature reserve, Amaala offers coastal views, mountainous backdrops, white-sand beaches, and coastal reefs – all within easy reach from major regional destinations such as Riyadh, Dubai, and Istanbul, while Paris, Rome, Berlin, and Mumbai are all within six hours’ travel.

Six Senses Amaala features 64 rooms, six suites, 30 villas, and 25 branded residences, designed by architects U+A and interiors by Studio Carter.

These are inspired by the region’s traditional coastal villages, which integrate with the naturally occurring topography and use locally sourced materials.

They will be located along Amaala’s Triple Bay area, offering panoramic views across the Hijaz Cove to the Red Sea. The streets and paths that go through the site lead to plazas offering views of the Pura Cove and its lagoons.

The resort’s spa facilities include a cryotherapy chamber, longevity clinic, and male and female thermal areas, featuring Finnish and infrared saunas, herbal steam rooms, salt rooms, vitality pools and ice baths.

The central feature of the site is the Mesa, which features stunning overhangs and caves. Wind and water erosion have scoured the limestone to reveal fossilised corals and mollusks.

To the north, the resort community opens onto the beaches of Hijaz Cove, which has a beach restaurant, family pool, and branded residences. To the south, it leads around the point to natural rock pools, pocket beaches, and a mangrove boardwalk to access the spa, which will set up home in a private cove.

Introducing #SixSensesAmaala, located on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast. Mindfully designed with sustainability at its core & conceived as natural extension of its environment & cultural heritage.
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Amaala ‘pillars’ to reflect in the resort’s offerings

The resort will host activities based on Amaala’s three pillars of ‘wellness and sports’, ‘arts and culture’, and ‘sea, sun, and lifestyle’.

“We are connected by a shared commitment to the practice, appreciation, and advancement of arts and culture, wellness, and environmental preservation,” said Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs. “Six Senses Amaala is part of a holistic hub for the arts, a leading diving destination, an extension of the Mediterranean yachting corridors, and an integrated wellness community, all of which we hope inspires guests to embark on transformative personal journeys.”

Sustainability is at the core of the resort’s building and operating practices. This includes a dedicated desalination plant that has zero impact on the pristine coral reefs and a ban on single-use plastics. All wastewater and organic waste will be used for agriculture and the organic farm.

Energy requirements will be met using renewable sources in line with the development’s zero carbon footprint.

John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global, the developer behind Amaala, added: “I am delighted to announce this partnership based on shared values with such an iconic brand. The resort is situated within one of the most dramatic landscapes along Triple Bay, with a stunning backdrop of the bay itself and panoramic views of the pristine Red Sea coast.

“This announcement also comes at an exciting time as we are close to welcoming the first guests to Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, which will open in the coming months. Our growing relationship with the Six Senses brand across our expanding portfolio reflects our belief in the quality of operations they bring to every property, and our shared commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment.”

Six Senses Amaala is set to open as part of the first phase of the Triple Bay development.