Tabuk, September 14, 2023, The Red Sea and Amaala are the most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations in the world. Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind both destinations, has become the first Saudi Arabian real estate company to acquire the renowned Mostadam Diamond Certification for its flagship Turtle Bay Hotel. The Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, Majid Al-Hoqail, sponsored this prestigious award, which honors RSG's unwavering dedication to sustainability and green building practices, including energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources, water use efficiency, improved connectivity, improved health and comfort, as well as integrated construction waste management. The hotel has 144 rooms spread out over many blocks with views of the Red Sea. The knowledge and leadership of Mostadam are essential to building thriving and long-lasting communities in the Kingdom. To assist in the design of the ground-breaking Mostadam criteria, Red Sea Global collaborated closely with the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing. Together, they are establishing thriving and resilient communities in the Kingdom, laying the foundation for a more resilient and environmentally conscious housing market for both the present and the coming generations.
"From concept through operation, we continually include sustainable principles into our developments. We have made the decision to power all of our destinations with renewable energy, and we are integrating cutting-edge waste management techniques into our infrastructure. According to John Pagano, group CEO of Red Sea Global, "This certification is a testament to our steadfast dedication to sustainability, regenerative tourist development, and environmental care.
Red Sea Global, he continued, has built five solar farms, totaling more than 760,000 solar panels, to enable The Red Sea's first phase to run completely off the grid. This week, the firm also disclosed a multi-utilities concessions agreement for Amaala, and they anticipate a combined annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions of one million tons between the two locations.
Pagano said that in addition to being home to the greatest landscape nursery in the area, the Red Sea has already produced some 4 million trees, plants, and shrubs. RSG also opened a cutting-edge nursery in July, where staff members will take care of mangrove seedlings for about eight months until they reach a height of 80 cm. To plant 50 million mangroves by 2030, they will next transplant the young trees into designated parks spread around the destination.
The first three hotels will open their doors to visitors in the upcoming months, and Red Sea International Airport will start accepting domestic flights. The destination will have 50 resorts with up to 8,000 hotel rooms and more than 1,000 residential properties spread across 22 islands and six inland areas when it is fully developed in 2030. Additionally, there will be upscale marinas, golf courses, entertainment, F&B, and recreational facilities at the site.
The Triple Bay concept is the focus of Phase One of Amaala, which is fully under way and expecting its first visitors in early 2025. It will include eight resorts with more than 1,200 hotel rooms. When finished, Amaala will include more than 3,900 hotel rooms spread among 29 hotels, along with 1,200 or more opulent estate residences, villas, and apartments that will support upscale eating, shopping, and leisure amenities.
