We’ve seen a lot of crazy renders and heard big promises, but now Saudi Arabia has finally delivered on the first part of its incredible Neom giga project. Called Sindalah, it offers an ultra-exclusive luxury island getaway for a select number of well-heeled guests.

While certainly not as ambitious as other Neom projects such as the Line, Treyam or Epicon, Sindalah still represents an important step in Saudi Arabia’s plan to transform its oil-dependent economy into a tourism-based one. The exclusive paradise island is located 5 km from the Saudi coast and covers 83 hectares.

Designed by Luca Dini Design & Architecture, the island is centered around an 86-berth marina and yacht club, with additional offshore facilities for huge superyachts requiring deeper water. There are also restaurants, shops and a beach club where you can lounge by the pool during the day and enjoy music at night. Elsewhere is an 18-hole golf course and club. In terms of accommodation, it is not yet clear whether all rooms will be ready, but we know that eventually there will be 440 hotel rooms and 88 villas, as well as 218 serviced apartments.

In addition, Sindalah’s surrounding waters are home to more than a thousand different fish species, 45 of which are unique to the area, in addition to more than 300 coral species. Guests are invited to dive beneath the surface to discover it all for themselves.

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Don’t book flights yet, though, as Sindalah is currently undergoing a phased, invitation-only opening and is expected to host a maximum of just 2,400 guests per day through 2028. So while we don’t have any word on pricing yet, it clearly will terribly duration.

“Neom is committed to supporting the new era of luxury tourism in the Kingdom, with the opening of Sindalah,” said Nadhmi Al-Nasr, Chief Executive Officer at Neom. “The realization of this historic destination, the gateway to the Red Sea, is thanks to the visionary leadership of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman and Saudi Vision 2030.

“This is a proud chapter in the Neom story and we are excited to achieve more of our ambitious goals, with the continued support of His Royal Highness. Neom’s inaugural destination offers visitors a ‘first glimpse’ of what the future holds for our extensive portfolio of destinations and developments.”

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Sindalah is part of an unprecedented construction boom in Saudi Arabia. In addition to the Neom projects, the country is also building a colossal skyscraper called Mukaab and hopes to host the FIFA World Cup tournament in 2034. If all goes according to plan, the country will be completely transformed in the coming decades.

Source: Neom