A new Four Seasons resort will be developed at Amaala, bringing immersive rejuvenation to Saudi’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’. Olivia Palamountain reports
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and the Red Sea, will develop a new Four Seasons at Triple Bay along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coast.
Amaala forms part of the kingdom’s “Saudi Vision 2030” – an ambitious plan that was first revealed by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in 2016. In close proximity to Riyadh, Dubai and Istanbul, it is hoped Amaala will become the “Riviera of the Middle East”. Read Globetrender’s full report here.
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences Amaala at Triple Bay will pioneer luxury wellness tourism on the island, featuring 220 keys, including rooms, suites, and villas with private pools, as well as 26 branded residential villas. All accommodations will offer magnificent bay and sea views.Lush landscapes adorn all parts of the resort balancing shade, light, colour and texture, interspersed with pools and water features that provide guests with points of interest, discovery, and contemplation.
The aesthetic will be one of “refined elegance”, drawing on the influences of traditional architecture, interior design, and craftsmanship to deliver a contemporary design style.This sets the stage for Four Seasons’ renowned luxury service and experiences, which will focus on building highly personalised itineraries dedicated to wellness seekers worldwide.The property will include a luxury spa nestled within its “garden of tranquility”, featuring a sculptured waterfall for meditative moments.
The Organic Spa Garden will serve as a focal point and treatment experience designed to stimulate the senses, offering extensive therapeutic remedies such as halo therapy, cryotherapy and advanced skincare treatments.After a day of relaxation, a Four Seasons Sleep Concierge will offer à la carte turndown menus with a choice of bath products, pillow scents, custom turndown music, mattress and pillow filling, pre-set vibrating and adjustable bed settings complete with circadian light automated settings.
The Resort will also feature a 550 square metre (5,920 square foot) ballroom with an adjacent event lawn offering panoramic views to Hijaz Cove, perfect for weddings and celebrations.A bespoke collaboration with Canadian celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak will merge high-performance training with the limitless potential of Triple Bay’s 300 hectares of untouched hills, wadis and beaches.
The pristine terrain includes trails perfect for canyoning and exploring the rugged cliffs and valleys. Guests and residents can also participate in guided hikes, mountain biking and equestrian bridle trails, or work on their game at the 27-hole oceanfront golf course.In addition to the myriad wellness offerings, the new property will feature six restaurant and bar outlets, meetings and event spaces, an expansive Kids For All Seasons program and a Discovery Centre for guests and residents to learn about the local surroundings.
Amaala’s commitment to sustainability and wellbeing supports the destination’s vision of putting people and planet first, complemented by Four Seasons’ longstanding commitment to wellbeing, as demonstrated by the company’s Four Seasons For Good program.
The development of the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Amaala at Triple Bay underscores RSG’s commitment to creating world-class, regenerative tourism destinations that prioritise sustainability, well-being and luxury experiences.