Equinox Hotels has partnered with Neom to design a futuristic wellness resort on the Saudi coast, linked by a floating bridge that doubles as a pool. Olivia Palamountain reports
Equinox Hotels has announced plans to open a new resort in Treyam, one of the 12 destinations within Magna, part of the Neom development in Saudi Arabia’s Gulf of Aqaba.
The Equinox Resort Treyam will bring the brand’s signature high-performance lifestyle and hospitality experience to a majestic setting between mountains and sea.
The resort’s design is nothing short of spectacular. It will span a 450-metre-long bridge-like structure, floating 40 metres above a sparkling lagoon.
Facilities will include spacious guest rooms and suites, a 450-metre pool (that’s nine times the size of an Olympic pool) on the bridge, world-class culinary concepts, a Club House, a highly acclaimed spa offering longevity and technology treatments, and a signature Equinox Fitness Club.
Christopher Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, says: “As a region, Neom embodies the future of luxury hospitality, and Equinox Hotels is thrilled to create an unparalleled resort experience within this visionary destination. Our partnership with Neom highlights a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and redefining the boundaries of hospitality.
“Located between the Line and the southernmost point of the Gulf of Aqaba, our resort will serve as the model for transformative luxury, activating the entire destination with experiences that only Equinox Hotels can offer.”
The resort’s programming, rooted in Equinox Hotels’ core values of movement, nutrition, regeneration and community, will offer transformative experiences designed to ignite guests’ senses.
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Chris Newman, executive director of Neom Hotel Division, says: “This resort will be an example of transformative luxury, offering distinctive and inspiring experiences that only Equinox Hotels can deliver. Guests will have the opportunity to fully engage with this extraordinary location, where every detail is designed to enhance their well-being, elevate their journey, and support a high-performance lifestyle.”
The announcement of Equinox Resort Treyam marks a significant milestone in Neom’s journey to redefine luxury hospitality within Magna, the coastal region of the development.
As the project progresses, it aims to become one of the world’s most exclusive destinations, integrated into a landscape unlike anything else on earth.
Jeremy Lester, Magna executive director, says: “Neom has always been about pioneering the extraordinary, and our partnership with Equinox Hotels underscores this commitment. Equinox Resort Treyam embodies the convergence of innovation and luxury, and this partnership will redefine sustainable hospitality with a focus on truly immersive experiences and active lifestyles. I’m proud to champion this collaboration, one that will see us shape the future of luxury hospitality.”