23 Jul 2024
RIYADH: Saudi giga-project NEOM and hospitality firm Equinox Hotels have announced plans to open a resort on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba as part of the recently unveiled Magna development.
In June, NEOM introduced the luxury destination, which will feature 12 locations along 120 km of coastline. It is part of the project’s sustainable portfolio, and will feature 15 hotels, 1,600 rooms, and over 2,500 residences.
Magna will create 15,000 jobs, add SR2.6 billion ($693 million) to the Kingdom’s gross domestic product by 2030, house 14,500 residents, and attract 300,000 visitors annually, offering a unique investment opportunity with a focus on sustainability.
Equinox Resort Treyam will occupy one of the 12 locations, and the company’s CEO Christopher Norton said: “As a region, NEOM embodies the future of luxury hospitality, and Equinox Hotels is thrilled to create an unparalleled resort experience within this visionary destination.”
Norton added: “Our partnership with NEOM highlights a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and redefining the boundaries of hospitality. Located between THE LINE and the southernmost point of the Gulf of Aqaba, our resort will serve as the model for transformative luxury, activating the entire destination with experiences that only Equinox Hotels can offer.”
The resort will feature a 450-meter-long bridge-like structure suspended 40 meters above a lagoon.