Sindalah (stylized SINDALAH; Arabic: سندالة) is a luxury island destination in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia. Sindalah is one of the various announced regions in Neom City. The island covers a total area of 840,000 m2 (9 million sq ft).[2] Sindalah opened its doors to visitors in October 2024, making it the first Neom region to be completed.[3][4]
Sindalah
سندالة (Arabic) | |
|---|---|
Island | |
 Concept of the complete project | |
 | |
  Sindalah | |
| Coordinates: 28°2′49″N 34°42′47″E / 28.04694°N 34.71306°E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Tabuk |
| City | Neom |
| Announced | 5 December 2022[1] |
| Founded by | Mohammed bin Salman |
| Government | |
| • Chied Urban Planning Officer | Antoni Vives |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.84 km2 (0.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+03 (Arabian Standard Time) |
| Website | www |
The luxury island is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 efforts to establish a strong tourism industry and is expected to create 3,500 jobs.[5] Sindalah aims to attract 2,400 visitors per day by the year 2028.[6]
Background
editThe island was officially announced in December 2022 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to diversify the Saudi economy away from oil. The island is designed by Luca Dini.[7][8]
Following its announcement, several hotel projects are currently in the pipeline on Sindalah. Marriott International has signed a deal to open three properties in 2024, including a 70-key Luxury Collection beach resort, a 115-key Luxury Collection city hotel, and a 66-key Autograph Collection,[9] while a 277-key Four Seasons hotel is slated for opening in 2026.[10]
Attractions
editThe following is a list of Sindalah's attractions:[11]
- Beach Club
- Yacht Club
- Golf Course[12]
- Luxury Resorts[13]
- Marina[14]
- The Village
- Sports Club
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Crown Prince announces Sindalah, NEOM's first luxury island development". Arab News. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Bell, Jennifer (9 May 2023). "Exclusive first look: NEOM's Sindalah to showcase Saudi Arabia to the world". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Narayanan, Nirmal (27 October 2024). "Saudi Arabia opens Sindalah in NEOM as part of Vision 2030 tourism drive". Arab News. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Sindalah Island Unveiled: The First Neom Project Opens in Saudi Arabia - Infra Info Hub". 7 November 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "HRH Prince Crown Prince Announces Sindalah, NEOM's First Island Development". Saudi Press Agency. 5 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ Nihal, Mariam (13 December 2022). "Sindalah: Saudi Arabia's yachting and golfing destination to open in 202". The National News. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Radwan, Rawan (9 April 2023). "Could NEOM's Sindalah island be the premiere luxury destination of 2024?". Arab News.
- ^ "THE RED SEA'S NEW ULTRA-HIGH LUXURY DESTINATION". lucadini.com. Luca Dini. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Marriott International Signs Agreement With Neom to Open Three Properties Within Luxury Island Destination Sindalah". hospitalitynet.org. Hospitality Net. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "Four Seasons Sindalah Island". hospitalitynet.org. Hospitality Net. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ Radwan, Rawan (9 April 2023). "Could NEOM's Sindalah island be the premiere luxury destination of 2024?". Arab News. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Desk, Trends (11 August 2023). "Saudi Arabia to open GCC's first island golf course on Neom's Sindalah". Khaleeji Times. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "NEOM, Marriott International announce new Saudi luxury apartments in Sindalah". Arabian Business. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Ikiz, Serra (12 June 2023). "IGY Marinas partnered with NEOM to develop and operate marina at Sindalah". Parametric Architecture. Retrieved 14 February 2024.