The two firms will work together to create Equinox Resort AMAALA
July 27, 2023 | Staff Reporter | KSA | Real Estate
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind AMAALA and The Red Sea, has announced a partnership with Equinox, a luxury lifestyle brand, to create Equinox Resort AMAALA. The property will be located at the Red Sea, which is situated along Saudi Arabia’s west coast and is home to some of the most diverse and delicate natural environments.
Equinox Resort AMAALA is the latest hotel brand to be announced by Red Sea Global’s AMAALA, an integrated wellness haven featuring some of the world’s most renowned luxury brands. The hotel, with a focus on sports, fitness and lifestyle, will comprise 128 keys, including two luxury penthouses as well as a suite of amenities such as several world-class culinary concepts, a magnesium salt rooftop pool, spa, beach club, and a signature Equinox Fitness Club.
“AMAALA brings the best in health and wellness together in an area of extraordinary natural beauty to offer exceptional and transformative experiences for guests. Equinox’s unique brand of luxury and fitness is a fantastic fit, allowing visitors to choose seeking self-improvement during their stay, getting back to nature on land or at sea, or simply enjoying quiet moments with loved ones in comfort and privacy,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.
Equinox Resort AMAALA is a key part of the AMAALA Marina Village, designed by renowned architects, Foster + Partners, which will feature a collection of luxury hotels, villas and condominiums all set in a lively retail precinct with stunning marina views. The Village, part of the wider Triple Bay development, has been designed to adopt the best elements of local architecture featuring narrow winding streets perfect for exploration and discovery. The best international retail and dining brands will be present here, providing guests with a luxury experience set in the picturesque marina with views dominated by the spectacular Triple Bay Yacht Club, the singular form of the Rea Sea marine life institute and the stretching Red Sea coastline.
Equinox Hotels CEO, Christopher Norton, said, “AMAALA is a destination that perfectly aligns with our mission of redefining luxury hospitality. Our highly differentiated resort offering will provide guests with an unparalleled experience that only a brand like Equinox can deliver. We are excited to partner with an amazing developer like Red Sea Global that has similar and strong values rooted in sustainability.”
Phase One of AMAALA – focused on the Triple Bay masterplan – is well underway, with the first guests set to be welcomed in 2024. It will consist of eight resorts offering upwards of 1,200 hotel keys. Once complete, AMAALA will be home to more than 3,900 hotel rooms across 29 hotels, and approximately 1,200 luxury residential villas, apartments, and estate homes, supporting high-end retail, fine dining, wellness and recreational facilities.