ALBAWABA – NEOM, the urban area developed by Saudi Arabia in Tabuk Province and launched in 2017 by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, announced the opening of the luxurious Sindalah island, NEOM's luxury island resort and global yachting hub.
Sindalah island
NEOM’s board of directors announced the opening of Sindalah Island, being the first destination in NEOM to welcome visitors.
Notably, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEOM, stated in 2022 that the development of the island is aimed to support the tourism sector in the Kingdom.
NEOM CEO Nadhmi al-Nasr said: “NEOM is committed to supporting the Kingdom’s new era of luxury tourism, with the opening of Sindalah. NEOM’s inaugural destination offers visitors a ‘first glimpse’ of what the future holds for our extensive portfolio of destinations and developments.”
The island is expected to provide about 3,500 jobs and will receive about 2,400 visitors daily by 2028. (Shutterstock)
Sindalah Island was developed over two years with NEOM, four local partners, 60 subcontractors, and 30,000 workers. This project highlights the vision of creating new and significant destinations in the country.
The island is located in the heart of the Red Sea, five kilometers off the coast of NEOM, in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It spans over an area of approximately 840,000 square meters and it offers an ideal location for yacht and ship owners.
Sindalah features a group of restaurants, hotels, global facilities, and unique experiences. The island is expected to provide about 3,500 jobs and will receive about 2,400 visitors daily by 2028, which will strengthen the hospitality and tourism sectors in the Kingdom and support the economy diversification in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
“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,” NEOM stated to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
