The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA will be Marriott International’s fourth property in the Red Sea Global portfolio
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations AMAALA and The Red Sea, announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to open The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA. The signing marks the fourth collaboration between the organisations, following the recent openings of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and the signing of The Red Sea EDITION.
Anticipated to open in 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA is located on the northernmost point of Triple Bay and will bring The Ritz-Carlton’s legendary service and distinctive design to the destination. The property is expected to feature 391 guestrooms, with a mix of Marina Village, sea, and mountain views. Notably, 80 per cent of the guestrooms are slated to offer water-facing views.
“AMAALA continues to set a new standard in the world of wellness travel and luxury coastal lifestyle by adding its latest hotel brand, The Ritz-Carlton AMAALA, our largest property at the destination. With spectacular views of the Red Sea, the Marina Village and the Hijaz mountains, guests will enjoy a sense of calm and rejuvenation as they enjoy the hotel’s many facilities,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.
“AMAALA promises to be a one-of-a-kind, holistic wellness destination, and this signing signifies the strong demand for luxury experiences in emerging destinations in Saudi Arabia,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International. “We are thrilled to strengthen our relationship with Red Sea Global to bring an unrivalled level of luxury to the north of the Kingdom’s coast.”
The luxury property will be set within a landscape of natural dunes, which the developer has carefully preserved. The design of the resort will integrate seamlessly with the natural surroundings with a façade that maximises views of the sea from multiple vantage points. The dunes will also serve as a native canopy, offering internal and external shaded spaces for guests to enjoy. Designed by Foster + Partners, The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA is expected to reflect the local architecture of Al Wajh, the nearby seaside town on the Red Sea. The sophisticated aesthetic will embody timeless elegance and thoughtfully blend traditional influences, architecture, interior design, and craftsmanship.
The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA will feature multiple culinary venues, including sunset restaurants overlooking the Red Sea. Plans for lavish leisure amenities include fitness and recreational centres, a spa, an adult pool, a family pool, a rock pool, state-of-the-art ballroom and meeting spaces and expansive event space that could fit up to 1,500 guests ideal for weddings, conferences and corporate banquets. With direct access to the beachfront and a swimmable coastline, the resort will also offer extensive fitness, sports, and wellness facilities, including outdoor sporting activities.
Phase One of AMAALA – focused on the Triple Bay masterplan – is well underway, with the first guests of the destination set to be welcomed in 2025. It will consist of eight resorts offering upwards of 1,400 hotel keys. Once complete, AMAALA will be home to over 4,000 hotel rooms across 30 hotels, as well as approximately 1,200 luxury residential villas, apartments, and estate homes, supporting high-end retail, fine dining, wellness, and recreational facilities.
