The luxury resorts set to transform AMAALA into the world’s best new wellness destination
7/08/25
From grand dames like Four Seasons to one-of-a-kind retreats by longevity icons Equinox and Clinique La Prairie, Saudi Arabia is putting itself on the global wellness map
Alice Holtham-Pargin
On Saudi Arabia’s unspoiled northwest coast, rugged natural beauty backdrops a soon-to-emerge destination where wellness and conscious luxury promise unparalleled stays. While much noise has already been made about the Red Sea, the first Public Investment Fund (PIF) tourism megaproject to welcome guests in the Kingdom, a two-hour drive north lands you at AMAALA. From the same team awakening the Red Sea island archipelago, AMAALA is set to become a new global wellness leader, with a curated array of resorts that intertwine with the craggy mountains, crystalline waters and vibrant coral reefs – and they’re set to start opening later this year.
Here are the chic luxury resorts to bookmark for wellness escapes in Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA.
Clinique La Prairie
It almost feels misleading to call the upcoming Clinique La Prairie resort a wellness hotel, such is the industry-redefining nature of its approach. A pioneering longevity clinic, Clinique La Prairie will pour its industry-leading expertise and unparalleled knowledge into a transformative longevity resort where guests embark on personal journeys. Four corners of the resort will each be inspired by one of the property’s pillars – medical care, nutrition, movement and wellbeing, with each housing activities and facilities rooted in the latest technologies and methods. Checking in to one of the 66 haute suites means access to futuristic spaces like the diagnostics lab, workshops, cooking school and beach club, while embarking on a journey of healing designed to slow time, restore internal balance and heal guests.
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Jayasom Wellness Resort
Catering to an increasing trend of wellness-led family vacationers, Jayasom promises to be a unique, multigenerational health resort. There will be adults-only zones for those seeking traditional transformation journeys, but also an extensive family wellness offering designed to bring generations together. Covering everything from holistic health to nutrition, aesthetic beauty and fitness, it’s set to be a sanctuary of world-class facilities against an unspoiled backdrop. Thoughtfully imagined spaces encourage contemplation, self-discovery and self-healing, from wellness trails and yoga pavilions to the state-of-the-art spa, which will combine science-backed medicine and holistic practices.
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Six Senses AMAALA
A global favourite on the wellness hospitality scene, Six Senses AMAALA will celebrate wellness, local culture and the beauty of the Red Sea when it opens in 2026. Seamlessly integrated into a private mangrove bay, the low-lying resort will feature a mix of rooms, suites and villas that mirror the natural topography and feature locally sourced materials. At the resort’s heart will be Mesa, a gathering point featuring dazzling overhangs and caves. Days will be spent exploring the village-like resort, with a beach restaurant, family pool and branded residences to the north, and natural rock pools, hidden beaches and a mangrove boardwalk that leads to the spa to the south. A reimagined take on the traditional spa, guests can experience the healing benefits of a cryotherapy chamber, longevity clinic, Finnish and infrared saunas, Watsu pool and vitality pools.
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Equinox AMAALA
US-born Equinox elevated the game in luxury fitness with its state-of-the-art centres responsible for making gym clubs cool. Building on its success, the brand debut it’s moody and masculine Equinox Hotel in NYC in 2019, presenting a new take on wellness tourism that prioritises regeneration and recovery for high-performance modern professionals. For its second global location, Equinox heads to AMAALA, with a performance-driven property set against an unspoiled coastal oasis. An integrated wellness haven, Equinox’s fitness-centric brand tapestry will be reimagined into a suite of amenities including a magnesium salt rooftop pool, beach club, spa and of course – the Equinox Fitness Club.
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Four Seasons Resort
Triple Bay’s collection of wellness retreats will be complemented by luxury hospitality’s biggest stars, with a Four Seasons resort and residences part of the Triple Bay masterplan. Guests will be greeted into a grand entry that expands onto the perfectly manicured grounds, deliberately landscaped to offer spectacular Red Sea views. Villas with private pools promise to be exclusive retreats, bathed in natural light, adorned in natural shades and interspersed with serene outdoor spaces. Highly personalised wellness itineraries will make stays here remarkable, unfolding against facilities including a luxury spa complete with an organic spa garden and bespoke fitness programme curated by renowned trainer Harley Pasternak. After a sun-soaked day, guests can retreat to the comforts of the Four Seasons Sleep Concierge, where they can choose bath products, pillow scents, turndown music and pillow stuffing from an a la carte turndown menu.
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Rosewood AMAALA
Designed as a longevity-prioritising stay with wellness and tranquility at its core, Rosewood AMAALA will embody the destination’s regenerative values. Through its collection of 110 rooms and suites, thoughtful architecture and curated experiences, Saudi Arabia’s new Rosewood resort promises to be a meaningful retreat where hospitality and purpose collide. A duo of rock pools will allow guests safe access to the water and beach without disrupting the coral reefs, and Hawksbill turtle nesting sites have been protected. The resort’s crown jewel will be the Asaya Spa, discreetly tucked into the rolling landscape, where guests can embrace relaxation and rejuvenation in private treatment pavilions and shared spaces for meditation, healing and wellbeing.
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The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA
Expanding Marriott’s already impressive luxury footprint in Saudi Arabia, The Ritz-Carlton, AMAALA will be the resort of choice for guests looking for the brand’s legendary service and ornate design. A collection of 390 guest rooms promise sea, mountain, or marina views, with references to the local seaside town of Al Wajh prevalent throughout the design. At the new Triple Bay retreat, direct beach access will invite guests to bathe in the beauty of the coastline, while a collection of pools, including a gorgeous rock pool, are inviting spots to take a dip. Calm and rejuvenating, the resort’s myriad facilities range from traditional fitness and wellness activities to curated experiences that encourage connection to the natural surroundings.
Nammos AMAALA
Completing the first phase of AMAALA’s resort line-up is Nammos. A surprising pick for a destination rooted in holistic wellness, the world’s second Nammos hotel will bring Cyclades charm and lifestyle-driven hospitality to Triple Bay. Set to debut by the end of 2025, the enigmatic Nammos DNA will be prevalent across four restaurants – including the renowned Nammos restaurant, reimagined as an island eatery reachable via jetty complete with an infinity pool and stretching views of the dreamy Red Sea sunsets. But in keeping with the destination’s laidback luxury identity, the Foster + Partner’s designed resort will fuse Grecian elegance with traditional Hijazi architecture, featuring Terrazzo flooring, traditional archways and a palette of aquamarine, white and gold dictating the aesthetic. Guests will check in to one of 110 ocean-facing rooms, and when adults are whiling away the day at the infinity pool or contemporary spa, young travellers are catered to with a dedicated kids’ club, complete with curated activities.
