Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Marina

Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025

Following a successful first day at the Gulf Superyacht Summit, day two provided more insightful topics and discussions from expert panellists.

Highlights from Day 2 of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2025

Saudi Arabia is making concerted efforts to position itself as a prominent global destination for luxury tourism. &nbsp;As part of the expansive Vision 2030 strategy, which seeks to diversify the national economy, significant resources are being allocated to enhance marina infrastructure, particularly along the Red Sea coastline. The Kingdom has launched numerous investments, partnerships, and developmental initiatives to stimulate the yachting industry in particular.<a href="http://superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> explores the marina development projects currently underway in Saudi Arabia, beginning with the initiatives under <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Sea Global (Company)">Red Sea Global</a>. Both projects were announced in 2017 by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Below is a map showing the locations of the planned marina developments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322346/image/large-d4f80d7048cf7aedf319355ddec7d1f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322346"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a>The name "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a>" combines the Greek prefix "neo" meaning "new," and the letter "M" standing for both the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's name, and the Arabic word for "future." The overall project revolves around the construction of a unique urban area in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, at the northern tip of the Red Sea, near Egypt and Jordan.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> will comprise ten distinct projects, including a floating industrial complex, global trade hub, tourist resorts, and a linear city. Each project is designated as a region. These include: The Line, Sindalah, Trojena, Oxagon, Leyja, Epicon, Siranna, Utamo, Norlana, and Aquellum. Moreover, the planned area covers 26,500 km². Below, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT</a> provides details on the marina projects so far that have been unveiled under the expansive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> umbrella: <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280906/image/large-b8e9d5d086a1e1d0a5f0033a6661dde1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280906">1.&nbsp;Sindalah Island&nbsp;• Location:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Strategically situated in the Red Sea, northwestern Saudi Arabia</li><li>Close to the Suez Canal and regional entrance</li></ul>• Management and Design:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Operated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IGY Marinas (Company)">IGY Marinas</a></li><li>Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a></li></ul>• Marina Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>86 berths for yachts up to 50-metres</li><li>75 offshore buoys for larger vessels up to 180-metres</li></ul>• Scheduled to open this year <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311067/image/large-0867e530ac550ef52445f0c20bfe8d73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311067"> 2. Project Jaumur• Location: Gulf of Aqaba, within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a>• Concept: New marina destination tailored for the superyacht lifestyle• Residential and Hospitality Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Exclusive residential community</li><li>500 apartments</li><li>700 luxury villas</li><li>Two destination hotels with a total of 350 rooms</li></ul>• Amenities:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>1.5-kilometres aerofoil welcome structure</li><li>Deep-sea research centre</li><li>International boarding school</li><li>Marina with a capacity for 300 superyachts up to 150-metres in length</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298097/image/large-dc68d5845165ace4f2d59045376f0c61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298097"> 3. Norlana&nbsp;• &nbsp;Project Vision: Exclusive waterfront and yachting community• &nbsp;Location: Gulf of Aqaba• &nbsp;Capacity: For 3,000 residents• &nbsp;Designer: Conceived by 10 Design• Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Beach club 120-berth superyacht marina&nbsp;</li><li>Water taxi service for residents and guests</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320647/image/large-d62dab15a3aa4dbe031dedebe615921a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320647">4. Hidden Marina in the Line City• Location: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> Line City• Scale: Most extensive of about ten marina projects currently underway• Concept: Poised to be the largest marina project in Saudi Arabia• Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Approximately 2,000 berths for yachts and superyachts</li><li>Designed around a 2.4-kilometre canal extending from the Red Sea</li><li>Marina infrastructure spanning over seven kilometres</li><li>Construction Status: First area of Line City to be constructed</li></ul>• Timeline: Expected to be fully operational by 2030 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Sea Global (Company)">Red Sea Global</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Sea Global (Company)">Red Sea Global</a> is a governmental body in Saudi Arabia. Established in 2021, it aims to:&nbsp;• Develop and manage sustainable tourism projects in the Red Sea region, driving economic growth and creating job opportunities.• Implement innovative infrastructure while promoting environmental conservation and preserving cultural heritage.• Collaborate with local, national, and international stakeholders to achieve these goals.A key project by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7759" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Sea Global (Company)">Red Sea Globa</a>l is the Red Sea Project. This destination aims to set a global benchmark for sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and regenerative solutions. <a href="http://superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT</a> breaks down the project’s key facts of this tourism mega project:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320646/image/large-148adcb78f907eac8f6cb683697aedb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320646">5. The Red Sea ProjectProject Overview:• Covers 28,000 square-kilometres of Saudi Arabia's west coast• Encompasses 90 islands, beaches, deserts, mountains, and a volcano• Scheduled for completion in 2030Accommodations and Facilities:•Features 50 resorts with 8,000 hotel rooms•Includes more than 1,000 residential properties across 22 islands and six inland sites•Offers luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment, and leisure facilities•Includes the Red Sea International AirportKey Island Projects:•Ummahat Islands: Hosts the St. Regis Hotels &amp; Resorts Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, managed by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company•Turtle Bay: A state-of-the-art residential and commercial area for 14,000 workers, staff, and Red Sea Global management•Sheybarah Island: An exclusive destination located a 45 minute boat ride from the mainland•Shura Island: Main hub featuring 11 resorts, residential properties, and a marina with 118 berths<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318608/image/large-0e251e0d71b7db58a9b2978e95571930.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318608">6. AMAALA Project• Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>2,500 hotel keys</li><li>Approximately 700 residential villas, apartments, and estate homes</li><li>Over 200 shops, cafes, and restaurants</li></ul>• Relation to Other Projects: Separate from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> and Red Sea Projects but part of the broader 'Red Sea ecosystem'• Integration: Designed to complement <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> and Red Sea Projects, targeting different audiences with diverse amenities• Stakeholder: Public Investment Fund (PIF)<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228084/image/large-6bde1f71bd653bba5b2b96c101b27514.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228084">7. AMAALA's Triple Bay Marina and Yacht Club•Location: Northwestern part of Saudi Arabia• Developer: Red Sea Global (RSG)• Yacht Club Partner: Monaco Marina Management&nbsp;•Opening Date: Scheduled for 2028• Marina Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Up to 120 berths for yachts up to 130 metres</li><li>10 -hectare full-service marina</li><li>80-metre Quai d'honneur for events and regattas</li><li>Unique porte cochere for discreet tender arrival</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297596/image/large-3c723b96a1095bb296004204153c69c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297596"> 8. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina (Company)">Jeddah Yacht Club &amp; Marina</a>• &nbsp;Capacity: Accommodates over 100 yachts and superyachts up to 100-metres• &nbsp;Location: Red Sea coast, serving as an entry point to Saudi Arabia• &nbsp;Services: Provides customs and immigration services for vessels entering the region• &nbsp;Opening Year: 2021<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/210433/image/large-db5eb219a2ecc245a6ce1c74179be6fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/210433"> 9. The Rig• Location: Eastern Gulf coast of Saudi Arabia, approximately 40 km from the coast• Concept: World’s first offshore adventure tourism destination, inspired by Saudi Arabia's oil and gas heritage• Size: over 300,000-square-metres• Developer: Oil Park Development Company (OPDC), wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF)• Key Features:<ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li>Three hotels with 800 rooms</li><li>11 restaurants</li><li>Over 70 attractions and activities</li><li>Additional amenities: helipad, diving centre, amusement park, and marina </li></ul>

Marina projects in Saudi Arabia

A look at Saudi Arabia's coastal and marine developments. 