The New Eco-Friendly Luxury Destination In Saudi Arabia All Wanderlusts Will Want To Visit
The Red Sea Development Company has partnered with various architectural design firms to develop a series of sustainable hotels and resorts within the Kingdom
As part of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision for sustainable tourism, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has partnered with architectural design firms like Foster + Partners, Kengo Kuma and Killa Design to submit proposals for the development of eco-friendly hotels and resorts.
All firms share similar core values: they view sustanability as a fundamental pillar to every project, not just a choice. The structures will be built on a chain of 90 undeveloped islands located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh. These islands are picturesque with clear turquoise waters, white sand and an abundance of thriving coral reefs.
“Our architecture is centred around the beautiful, naturally occurring elements of Ummahat Alshaykh island. Our design approach for the sea villas is inspired by the rich variety of coral present on the site, and by the desire to create architecture that complements its ocean setting,” says Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. “The villas that will be built on the island were designed to emulate sand dunes.”
The dolphin-shaped Shurayrah Island will serve as the hub island for the luxury coastal development. It is set to contain 11 world-class hotels designed by architectural practice Foster + Partners. The proposal shared by the architects takes a ‘light-touch’ approach aiming to have the lowest impact on the wildlife and their natural habitats.
The design studio has several projects in the works such as Red Sea International Airport, the Southern Dunes luxury developement, Ummahat Al Sheikh and Shurayrah island resorts, located off the Red Sea coast.
The island has the potential to become the top diving destintation in the world as developers take advantage of the site’s natural characteristics. Tourists will be drawn to Saudi Arabia to experience the ultra-luxurious resort and engage with the natural environment.
By 2023, The Red Sea Project will have developed two inland sites and five islands in the archipelago.
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