The Ritz-Carlton has been unveiled as the latest luxury property to join Amaala, nestled in natural sand dunes with exceptional views. Olivia Palamountain reports

Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced a strategic agreement with Marriott International to open The Ritz-Carlton, Amaala, marking their fourth collaboration in the region.

The opulent property is set to welcome guests in 2025 as part of the Amaala development on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amaala will be located at the northernmost point of Triple Bay, featuring 391 guestrooms with a mix of Marina Village, sea, and mountain views. Notably, 80 percent of the rooms are planned to offer water-facing vistas, capitalising on the resort's prime coastal location. John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global, highlights the property's role in setting "a new standard in the world of wellness travel and luxury coastal lifestyle".

The resort will be the largest in the Amaala destination, offering guests a sense of calm and rejuvenation amidst the spectacular scenery of the Red Sea, Marina Village, and Hijaz mountains.

Designed by Foster + Partners, the resort aims to reflect the local architecture of Al Wajh, a nearby seaside town. The property will be integrated into a landscape of natural sand dunes, which RSG has carefully preserved. These dunes will serve as a native canopy, providing shaded spaces for guests. The Ritz-Carlton, Amaala is set to boast multiple culinary venues, including sunset restaurants overlooking the Red Sea.

Leisure amenities will include fitness and recreational centres, a spa, various pools, and extensive event spaces capable of hosting up to 1,500 guests.

This development is part of Amaala's Phase One, which focuses on the Triple Bay masterplan. The first guests are expected to be welcomed in 2025, with eight resorts offering over 1,400 hotel keys. Upon completion, Amaala aims to house more than 4,000 hotel rooms across 30 hotels, alongside approximately 1,200 luxury residential properties.