The Sindalah Island Development is a tourism project located in the Red Sea and forms part of the broader NEOM programme in Saudi Arabia. The project was proposed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and represents one of several developments planned within the NEOM region. Sindalah is located approximately five kilometres from the mainland and covers an area of about 840,000 square metres.
Sindalah became the first NEOM development to open to the public following its formal launch. The island project is planned as a destination focused on hospitality, leisure, and tourism activities and forms part of Saudi Arabia’s wider tourism and economic diversification initiatives under Vision 2030.
While featuring a 440-room hotel capacity, 86-berth marina, and golf course, reports in late 2025 indicate a potential management shift to Red Sea Global due to operational challenges and a desire to align with other successful luxury resorts in the region.
Other Projects
Despite tremendous success on the Sindalah project, a few of NEOM’s projects are not advancing as well such as The Line. In recent highlights, NEOM has officially cancelled the $1 billion The Line tunnels contract in northwest Saudi Arabia following retraction claims. In a stock exchange announcement filed on 13 March, South Korean contractor Hyundai E&C said that Neom cancelled its contract on 29 December last year. The company was responsible for executing the drill-and-blast section of The Line’s tunnels.
Scope of work in NEOM’s Sindalah Project.
NEOM’s Sindalah project is anticipated to award a contract to construct the luxury south resort assets in its cluster five island resort. The tender was released in June, and bids must be submitted by September. NEOM reissued the contract to construct the project on Sindalah Island in July. This is a great chapter in NEOM’s history since they will be able to accomplish more of their lofty objectives. Visitors can get a “first glimpse” of what is ahead for this vast range of destinations and developments at NEOM’s debut location. The island is among the first of a planned series of islands at NEOM.
Each island has a distinct function and is intended to be an ultra-luxury getaway. The resort will have three hotels with 413 keys, 88 villas, 88 villas and 333 serviced apartments built under the Marriot and Four Seasons brands. Furthermore, NEOM’s Sindalah will include 75 offshore buoys for superyachts up to 180 meters and an 86-berth marina for yachts up to 50 meters. It also aims to build a resort under the Four Seasons brand with 225 guest rooms and suites. It will also include 52 villas with one to four bedrooms, and related infrastructure projects are all included in the contract scope.
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State of Affairs Regarding the Monumental Project
NEOM’s Sindalah architecture is designed by Luca Dini Design & Architecture in Italy. On the other hand, the guest room interiors are designed by Barcelona-based Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura. One of the contractors working on the project is Nesma and Partners. They have won several contracts on Sindalah, including building a golf course and a public safety systems. Moreover, BEC Arabia Contracting is constructing the 22-room Four Seasons Resort on the island. Additionally, the island features an 86-berth marina and the Sindalah Yacht Club, whose interiors were designed by Stefano Ricci. A 5,920-meter, par 70 golf course is also available. This in turn will make it a popular destination for yacht owners, crews, and visitors.
Project Overview
- Project Type: Luxury tourism and hospitality destination
- Developer: NEOM
- Programme: Part of the broader NEOM development
- Proposed By: Mohammed bin Salman
- Strategic Initiative: Saudi Vision 2030 tourism diversification
Location
- Region: Red Sea
- Distance from Mainland: ~5 km
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Total Island Area: ~840,000 sq m
Development Status
- First NEOM destination opened to the public
- Positioned as a luxury tourism and yachting hub
Key Resort & Hospitality Components
- Total Hotel Capacity: ~440 rooms
- Planned Hotels: 3 luxury hotels
- Villas: 88
- Serviced Apartments: 333
- Golf Course: 18-hole course (5,920 m, Par 70)
Marina & Yachting Facilities
- Marina Capacity: 86 berths (yachts up to 50 m)
- Offshore Moorings: 75 buoys for superyachts up to 180 m
- Facility: Sindalah Yacht Club
Major Resort Developments
- Resort Brand: Four Seasons
- Planned Capacity:
- 225 guest rooms and suites
- 52 villas (1–4 bedrooms)
- Additional Hospitality Brands:
- Marriott
Key Contractors & Designers
- Contractor: Nesma & Partners
- Contractor: BEC Arabia Contracting
- Master Architecture: Luca Dini Design & Architecture
- Interior Design: Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura
- Yacht Club Interiors: Stefano Ricci
Recent Tender Activity
- Package: Luxury South Resort (Cluster Five)
- Tender Release: June
- Bid Submission Deadline: September
- Contract Reissued: July
Operational Considerations
- Reports in 2025 indicate potential operational management transition to Red Sea Global to align with other luxury Red Sea resort developments.
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