Red Sea Global secures IHG’s ultra-luxury hospitality brand for Amaala.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is partnering with Red Sea Global to introduce the luxury resort brand to Amaala in Saudi Arabia. Six Senses Amaala will comprise beachfront residences, a hillside village, and villas that line the private mangrove bay. The 64 rooms, six suites, 30 villas, and 25 branded residences are inspired by the region’s traditional coastal villages, which seamlessly integrate with the naturally occurring topography and use locally sourced materials. They will be located on one of the most dramatic landforms along Amaala’s Triple Bay area, offering panoramic views across the Hijaz Cove to the Red Sea.
The central feature of the site is the dramatic Mesa, featuring spectacular overhangs and caves. To the north, the village opens onto the long sweeping beaches of Hijaz Cove, home to a beach restaurant, family pool, and branded residences. To the south, the village leads around the point to natural rock pools, pocket beaches, and a mangrove boardwalk to access the spa, which will set up home in a private cove.
The onsite Six Senses Spa facilities will include a cryotherapy chamber, longevity clinic, and male and female thermal areas featuring Finnish and infrared saunas, herbal steam rooms, salt rooms, vitality pools, and ice baths. The Watsu pool, sound dome, yoga platform, and multi-sensory relaxation areas will all be used for taking time to restore and reconnect.
Crafted experiences
Layered onto the resort’s facilities will be a host of activities based on Amaala’s three pillars of ‘wellness and sports’, ‘arts and culture’, and ‘sea, sun, and lifestyle’.
Guests will be immersed in the aromas and flavors of the region as they pass the coffee roastery, bakery, water bar, and shisha tea house. There will also be clubs for kids and teens, prayer rooms, and communal lounges. Incorporating the Eat With Six Senses philosophy of natural ingredients, local and sustainable, and less is more, all-day dining menus will feature Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences. The juice bar, fermentation rooms, and ice cream will all be fresh and artisan, and the signature restaurant will offer Southeast Asian cuisine and barbecue foods.
“We are connected by a shared commitment to the practice, appreciation, and advancement of arts and culture, wellness, and environmental preservation,” said Neil Jacobs, CEO Six Senses. “Six Senses Amaala is part of a holistic hub for the arts, a leading diving destination, an extension of the Mediterranean yachting corridors, and an integrated wellness community, all of which we hope inspires guests to embark on transformative personal journeys.”
The Amaala resort is the second project for Six Senses in Saudi Arabia. Some 200kms away will be the Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, which is slated to welcome guests in late 2023.
“Our growing relationship with the Six Senses brand across our expanding portfolio reflects our belief in the quality of operations they bring to every property, and our shared commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global, the developer behind Amaala.
Six Senses Amaala is set to open as part of the first phase of the Triple Bay development, slated to debut in 2024.
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