The new yacht club offers an exclusive waterfront destination, positioning AMAALA as a premier luxury yachting hub on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
Red Sea Global (RSG), the regenerative tourism development company, announced that the AMAALA Yacht Club has officially commenced operations, marking a significant step toward establishing the Saudi Red Sea as a new global destination for luxury yachting, sailing, and nautical tourism.
Located in AMAALA Marina Village, the AMAALA Yacht Club now welcomes its founding members and visiting yachts to dock and explore the area.
Located approximately 2,000 nautical miles from Monaco, the club offers a new winter destination for the global community of luxury sailors, who traditionally migrate from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or the Indian Ocean starting in October. Situated closer to the Mediterranean than the Caribbean, AMAALA offers an attractive winter cruising hub and a strategic gateway to the Indian Ocean.
AMAALA Yacht Club marks the emergence of a truly international nautical destination, offering unparalleled access to the stunning Saudi coast of the Red Sea. 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, CEO of Red Sea Global.
AMAALA Marina boasts 119 berths, can accommodate superyachts over 100 meters, and offers a full range of nautical services, including fueling, with maintenance and repair facilities planned for the coming years. The 7,900-square-meter AMAALA Yacht Club serves as a hub for the destination’s nautical community, offering world-class facilities, services, and experiences for both residents and visiting yacht owners. Berthing and mooring fees are comparable to those of leading European nautical destinations, while yacht owners who secure permanent berths benefit from a range of exclusive privileges through select resort partners.
Within the AMAALA Yacht Club, members and guests can enjoy a selection of dining and social spaces, including the AMAALA Lounge, ANQA, 27°C, and The Deck, as well as a rooftop pool, private meeting rooms, and areas dedicated to social gatherings and events.
AYC Academy will also offer sailing programs and water sports experiences, encouraging participation at all levels and age groups.
The club plays a key role in promoting Saudi Arabia’s presence on the world sailing stage. This includes being one of the main venues for the Grand Final of The Ocean Race 2027, one of the world’s most prestigious sailing competitions. The club will also host a number of international yachting events throughout the year.
Members and guests of the club will have access to newly opened luxury resorts in AMAALA, such as Four Seasons, Six Senses, Rosewood, Equinox, and Nammos, with two more resorts planned for the coming months. Visitors will be able to enjoy sophisticated wellness options, high-level water sports, cultural programming, art installations, and vibrant social spaces, creating a unique destination that reinvents the nautical lifestyle. With average temperatures of 26°C throughout the season and average minimums of 23°C, AMAALA offers a comfortable year-round sailing environment for yacht owners, guests, and crew. Located just 45 minutes from Alwajh International Airport, the destination also offers 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 coast, expressed through its cantilevered terraces, maritime heritage, and traditional Arabic architectural forms. The iconic structure was conceived to serve as a permanent meeting point for the international sailing and yachting community.
Like the destination in general, the 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 diversified portfolio spanning tourism, residences, experiences, infrastructure, transportation, health, 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, the Thuwal Private Retreat, opened in 2024. RSG was also tasked with development work at Al Wajh International Airport, focusing on modernizing the terminal and infrastructure.
RSG is a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy. With its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries, and businesses, RSG seeks to lead the world towards a more sustainable future, demonstrating how responsible development can uplift communities, boost economies, and improve the environment.
About AMAALA Yacht Club
The AMAALA Yacht Club is a new international center for luxury yachts within the AMAALA complex, an ultra-luxury wellness destination situated in the protected Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve. Combining world-class marina infrastructure, contemporary design, and exceptional hospitality, the AMAALA Yacht Club serves as a gateway to the Red Sea, one of the world’s most unexplored sailing areas.
The marina, with 119 berths, accommodates superyachts over 100 meters and offers a complete international port of entry. Located approximately 200 nautical miles south of the Suez Canal, the yacht club is ideally situated for vessels wishing to explore waters beyond the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, as well as providing an attractive winter base for both private and chartered yachts.
Designed by the internationally renowned architectural firm HKS, the 7,900-square-meter club features elegant dining spaces, private lounges, a pool deck, and an annual program of social and sailing events. The AMAALA Yacht Club also houses the AYC Academy, which offers sailing programs for all ages and skill levels, inspiring the next generation of sailors and solidifying the Red Sea as an emerging center of sailing excellence.
The AMAALA Yacht Club will host important international sailing events, including The Ocean Race in 2027, consolidating its position as a new world center for yachting and sailing in the Red Sea.
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