Riyadh - Saudi Arabia:

“The Red Sea International” announced the official start of operation of the “Amala Yacht Club” within the “Marina Village” in the “Amala” destination on the northwestern coast of Saudi Arabia, in a step aimed at establishing the Red Sea as a new global destination for luxury yachts, sailing and marine tourism.

119 berths accommodate giant yachts

The club includes 119 berths, with the capacity to accommodate giant yachts exceeding 100 meters in length, and provides integrated marine services, including fuel supply, with maintenance and repair facilities to be added in the coming years. The club extends over an area of ​​7,900 square metres, and is a major hub for the destination’s sailing community, while berthing fees are similar to their counterparts in the most prominent European yachting destinations.

A strategic gateway to the Indian Ocean

The club is located approximately 3,700 kilometers (2,000 nautical miles) from Monaco, and provides a new winter destination for the global luxury sailing community, which usually moves from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or the Indian Ocean starting in October. Due to its proximity to the Mediterranean compared to the Caribbean, “Amala” provides an attractive center for winter trips and a strategic gateway to the Indian Ocean.
The theme of the conclusion of the “Ocean Race” 2027

The club plays a major role in enhancing Saudi Arabia’s presence on the global sailing scene, as it will be the focus of the grand finale of “The Ocean Race” 2027, one of the most prestigious sailing races in the world, in the race’s first arrival in the Middle East.

The importance of the club for Arab tourists and investors

“Amala Yacht Club” represents a dual opportunity for the Arab tourist and investor; Gulf and Arab tourists interested in luxury sailing find a geographically close alternative to traditional yachting destinations in Europe and the Caribbean, with access via Al-Wajh International Airport, which is only 45 minutes away. As for the Arab investor, the project opens the door to opportunities in the sectors of marine hospitality, yacht services and luxury resorts, within a destination that is witnessing huge investments in marine infrastructure supported by the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.