• Clinique La Prairie Health Resort is the first hotel to be announced at Amaala, Saudi Arabia's newest luxury development. All photos: Red Sea Global
    Clinique La Prairie Health Resort is the first hotel to be announced at Amaala, Saudi Arabia's newest luxury development. All photos: Red Sea Global
  • The sprawling resort encompasses more than 36,000 square metres and will be centred on a 'longevity plaza' in keeping with the Swiss brand's wellness objectives
    The sprawling resort encompasses more than 36,000 square metres and will be centred on a 'longevity plaza' in keeping with the Swiss brand's wellness objectives
  • The luxry wellness retreat will offer an array of activities and facilities, from juice bars and a cooking school to private training rooms and cryochambers
    The luxry wellness retreat will offer an array of activities and facilities, from juice bars and a cooking school to private training rooms and cryochambers
  • Landscaped gardens surround the resort
    Landscaped gardens surround the resort
  • Guests will have access to the pristine waters of the Red Sea
    Guests will have access to the pristine waters of the Red Sea

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Saudi megaproject Amaala unveils first hotel — Clinique La Prairie Health Resort

The property will offer holistic retreats focusing on medical care, nutrition, movement and well-being from next year

Hayley Skirka
Hayley Skirka

February 27, 2023

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Amaala, a luxury tourism megaproject on the north-western coast of Saudi Arabia, has announced its first hotel, Clinique La Prairie Health Resort.

Spread across 36,155 square metres, the ultra-luxury health resort and spa will have 13 private villas and 52 rooms and suites. It will offer visitors health and wellness treatments in keeping with the Swiss brand's ethos.

Clinique La Prairie focuses on "longevity science", which aims to slow down the ageing process and boost immunity. It will play a central role in the new Amaala development, in a central "longevity plaza" leading to four key zones themed on medical care, nutrition, movement and well-being. They will host related activities and workshops, and treatments will be delivered via the latest technologies.

There will also be an on-site diagnostics lab, a museum and a cooking school, as well as a beach club giving guests access to the Red Sea.

Inspired by Islamic architecture, the new resort will be set in landscaped gardens, designed as a place of tranquillity. It is due to open in 2024 as part of Amaala's first phase.

“Clinique La Prairie’s facilities and health and wellness experiences will take our visitors on transformative personal journeys inspired by arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea,” said John Pagano, group chief executive at Red Sea Global.

“The resort’s subtle beauty — a product of Islamic architecture and modern craftsmanship — will deliver a serene place in which to unwind, meditate and rejuvenate”

Guests will be able to book into the wellness escape for personalised itineraries, each with a minimum stay period of one week, in order for them to see results from treatments.

The resort will also offer physiotherapy, radiology, dentistry, IV infusions and more.

“We’re delighted to be building our very first full-scale destination in such an extraordinary setting and to help bring Red Sea Global’s vision of regenerative, ultra-luxury tourism to life,” said Simone Gibertoni, chief executive of Clinique La Prairie.

What is Amaala?

Amaala is an ultra-luxury tourism destination being developed in the northwestern coast of the Red Sea.
Amaala is an ultra-luxury tourism destination being developed in the northwestern coast of the Red Sea.

Amaala is an ultra-luxury tourism destination that's being developed along the Red Sea coast in north-western Saudi Arabia.

Spanning more than 4,000 square kilometres, it aims to be a year-round destination with a focus on luxury, well-being, culture, arts and more.

The first phase of the destination is set to open by mid-2024 and will consist of more than 1,300 hotel rooms across eight different resorts.

When complete in 2027, it will have more than 25 hotels, luxury residential accommodation, fine-dining outlets and a host of wellness and recreation facilities.

It's being orchestrated by Red Sea Global, the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations including The Red Sea project in Saudi Arabia.

Everything opening this year at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea — in pictures

  • Saudi Arabia's The Red Sea is opening this year, with three hotels, a new airport and traveller experiences on offer. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Saudi Arabia's The Red Sea is opening this year, with three hotels, a new airport and traveller experiences on offer. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The sprawling destination is spread across desert dunes, mountain canyons, dormant volcanoes and ancient heritage sites. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The sprawling destination is spread across desert dunes, mountain canyons, dormant volcanoes and ancient heritage sites. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • It comprises 90 islands, 22 of which are being developed for tourists. Photo: Red Sea Global
    It comprises 90 islands, 22 of which are being developed for tourists. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The destination is home to the world's fourth-largest coral reef system. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The destination is home to the world's fourth-largest coral reef system. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Marine life at The Red Sea is second-to-none and great care has been taken to ensure local inhabitants are not unduly disturbed. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Marine life at The Red Sea is second-to-none and great care has been taken to ensure local inhabitants are not unduly disturbed. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Six Senses Southern Dunes will be one of the first three hotels to welcome guests at The Red Sea. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Six Senses Southern Dunes will be one of the first three hotels to welcome guests at The Red Sea. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The eco-friendly resort is set where the sand dunes meet the mountains. Photo: Foster+Partners
    The eco-friendly resort is set where the sand dunes meet the mountains. Photo: Foster+Partners
  • A swimming pool overlooking the valley at Six Senses Southern Dunes. Photo: Foster+Partners
    A swimming pool overlooking the valley at Six Senses Southern Dunes. Photo: Foster+Partners
  • The new Red Sea Airport will welcome travellers this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The new Red Sea Airport will welcome travellers this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The Red Sea Airport will welcome flights from Jeddah and Riyadh this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The Red Sea Airport will welcome flights from Jeddah and Riyadh this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Travellers visiting The Red Sea can try hiking, biking, yoga, diving and much more. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Travellers visiting The Red Sea can try hiking, biking, yoga, diving and much more. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • A hawksbill turtle in the Red Sea. Travellers will be able to enjoy amazing underwater adventures. Photo: Red Sea Global
    A hawksbill turtle in the Red Sea. Travellers will be able to enjoy amazing underwater adventures. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Mountain canyons at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Mountain canyons at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • One of the first hotels opening at The Red Sea is the kingdom's first St Regis Resort. Photo: Red Sea Global
    One of the first hotels opening at The Red Sea is the kingdom's first St Regis Resort. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The ultra-luxury resort will be located on a private island Photo: Red Sea Global
    The ultra-luxury resort will be located on a private island Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will welcome some of the first travellers to The Red Sea. Photo: Marriott International
    Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will welcome some of the first travellers to The Red Sea. Photo: Marriott International
  • Progress is underway at Ummahat islands Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, with the hotel opening in Q2. Photo: John Pagano / Twitter
    Progress is underway at Ummahat islands Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, with the hotel opening in Q2. Photo: John Pagano / Twitter
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Updated: February 27, 2023, 10:55 AM
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