AMAALA Yacht Club Opens, Putting the Red Sea on the Global Yachting Map
14.9.2026 18:00:00 CEST | Business Wire | Press release
Luxury sailing, wellness and exploration converge at Saudi Arabia's newest yachting destination
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism developer, has announced that AMAALA Yacht Club has officially begun operations, marking a major milestone in establishing the Saudi Red Sea as a new global destination for luxury yachting, sailing and marine tourism.
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AMAALA Yacht Club, the new luxury yachting destination on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
Nestled within AMAALA Marina Village, the AMAALA Yacht Club is now welcoming founding members and visiting yachts to moor and explore the destination.
Located approximately 2,000 nautical miles from Monaco, the club provides a new winter destination for the world’s luxury sailing community, which traditionally migrates from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or Indian Ocean from October. Positioned closer to the Mediterranean than the Caribbean, AMAALA offers an attractive winter cruising hub and a strategic gateway to the Indian Ocean.
“The AMAALA Yacht Club marks the emergence of a truly global yachting destination, offering unparalleled access to the stunning Saudi Red Sea coast. More than a world-class facility, it brings together luxury, wellness, and regenerative tourism in a way that is unique anywhere in the world,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.
AMAALA Marina features 119 berths, can accommodate superyachts of more than 100 meters and offers a comprehensive marine services, including fueling with maintenance and repair facilities in the coming years. The 7,900-square-meter AMAALA Yacht Club serves as a premier hub for the destination’s maritime community, offering world-class facilities, services and experiences for residents and visiting yacht owners alike. Berthing and mooring fees are comparable to leading European yachting destinations while yacht owners securing permanent moorings benefit from a range of exclusive privileges through selected resort partners.
Within AMAALA Yacht Club, members and guests can enjoy a selection of dining and social spaces, including AMAALA Lounge, ANQA, 27°C and The Deck, alongside a rooftop pool, private meeting suites and dedicated areas for social gatherings and events.
The AYC Academy will also offer sailing programs and watersports experiences, supporting participation at every level and across all age groups.
The club plays a key role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s presence on the global sailing stage. This includes being a centerpiece of the Grand Finale of The Ocean Race 2027, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions. It will also host a series of international yachting events throughout the year.
The club’s members and guests will enjoy access to newly opened luxury resorts in AMAALA such as Four Seasons, Six Senses, Rosewood, Equinox, and Nammos with two additional resorts opening in the coming months. Visitors can revel in the elaborate wellness offerings, elite water sports, cultural programming, art installations and vibrant social spaces, creating a distinctive destination that reimagines the yachting lifestyle. With average temperatures of 26°C throughout the season and average lows of 23°C, AMAALA Offers a comfortable year-round cruising environment for yacht owners, guests and crew. Located just 45 minutes from Alwajh International Airport, the destination also provides convenient access and connectivity for international visitors.
Designed by HKS Architects, the yacht club draws inspiration from the sculpted rock formations of the Red Sea coastline, expressed through its cantilevered terraces, maritime heritage and traditional Arabian architectural forms. The landmark facility is designed to serve as long-term gathering place for the international sailing and yachting community.
Like the wider destination, AMAALA Yacht Club is powered entirely by renewable energy, reflecting Red Sea Global's commitment to responsible development and regenerative tourism.
About Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global (RSG) is a vertically integrated real estate developer with a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This includes the luxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which began welcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which welcomed its first guests in 2026.
A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat, opened in 2024. RSG was also entrusted with development works at AlWajh International Airport, focused on upgrading the terminal and infrastructure.
RSG is a PIF company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy. Across its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, RSG seeks to lead the world toward a more sustainable future, showing how responsible development can uplift communities, drive economies, and enhance the environment.
About AMAALA Yacht Club
AMAALA Yacht Club is a new international hub for luxury yachting within AMAALA, the ultra-luxury wellness destination in the protected Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve. Combining world-class marina infrastructure, contemporary design and exceptional hospitality, AMAALA Yacht Club serves as a gateway to the Red Sea, one of the world's most unexplored cruising grounds.
The 119-berth marina accommodates superyachts of more than 100 metres and offers a full international port of entry. Situated approximately 200 nautical miles south of the Suez Canal, the yacht club is ideally positioned for vessels looking to explore waters beyond the Mediterranean and Caribbean, while also providing an attractive winter base for both private and charter yachts.
Designed by internationally renowned architects HKS, the 7,900-square-metre clubhouse brings together elegant dining venues, private lounges, a pool deck and year-round programme of sailing and social events. AMAALA Yacht Club is also home to the AYC Academy, which delivers sailing programs for all ages and abilities, helping to inspire the next generation of sailors and establish the Red Sea as an emerging centre for sailing excellence.
AMAALA Yacht Club will host major international sailing events, including The Ocean Race in 2027, cementing its position as a new global hub for yachting and sailing in the Red Sea.
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