Six Senses AMAALA is due to welcome its first guests in mid-July 2026 at Triple Bay, on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern Red Sea coast.
The beachfront resort will include 100 suites and villas plus 25 branded residences, with a wellness programme covering longevity, recovery, movement and holistic treatments. For dining, it will feature three signature restaurants, as well as an artisan bakery, a coffee roastery and a cooking school.
Six Senses AMAALA will be the second resort to open at the developing destination, following Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA at Triple Bay in June. It is also Red Sea Global’s second collaboration with the brand after Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, which opened in 2023.
A beachfront resort shaped by the Red Sea landscape
Set between the coast and mountainous desert, Six Senses AMAALA occupies a distinctive landscape of beaches, protected bays, cliffs and mangroves. Open spaces throughout the property are designed to connect guests with the surrounding terrain and views across the Red Sea.
The architecture draws on traditional Saudi coastal communities, with buildings arranged to follow the site’s natural topography. U+A designed the master plan, while Studio Carter developed the interiors using natural wood and layered textiles in calming tones.
The scheme received the Master Plan of the Year award at the Design Middle East KSA 2024 awards. Red Sea Global said sustainability had been incorporated from the beginning of the design process.
John Pagano, Group CEO at Red Sea Global, said Six Senses was “a natural fit for AMAALA” because of the brand’s focus on nature, local culture and sustainability.
Suites, villas and private residences
The resort’s 100 suites and villas range from pool suites to villas with between one and four bedrooms, according to the official Six Senses AMAALA website. Their interiors continue the wider design approach, combining subdued colours with tactile fabrics and natural materials.
A further 25 branded residences are integrated into the surrounding landforms. These private homes provide access to the services and facilities of the wider resort while offering more space and privacy for owners.
Earlier project documents divided the accommodation into individual room categories. The current opening announcement instead gives the combined total of 100 suites and villas, making it the most relevant figure for prospective guests.
Longevity and recovery at the centre of the stay
The Six Senses Spa will form the resort’s main wellness hub, with a Longevity Centre and Biohacking Recovery Lounge supporting tailored programmes. Confirmed facilities also include a Watsu pool, sound dome and thermal areas, alongside treatments that combine technology with the brand’s holistic approach.
Six Senses says the spa takes the form of a secluded desert oasis with greenery, waterfalls and pools. Treatment rooms lead out to private terraces, while the male and female thermal areas are split apart and feature saunas, a salt room and vitality pools.
Daily yoga and fitness classes will sit alongside massages, hammam rituals, family treatments and multi-day wellness programmes.
Restaurants, coffee and a mangrove lagoon
The dining programme extends beyond the resort’s three signature restaurants. Six Senses plans an artisan bakery producing naturally leavened bread and handmade flatbreads, an Arabian coffee roastery and a cooking school for classes, masterclasses and private gatherings.
The all-day restaurant will combine Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, including wood-fired pizzas and evening dishes. A signature venue above the Mesa will pair panoramic bay views with Japanese and Latin American flavours, using ingredients associated with the Red Sea region.
Closer to the water, a beachside restaurant will serve seafood, ceviche, salads, pasta and small plates until sunset. The wider programme follows the brand’s Eat With Six Senses philosophy, which emphasises natural ingredients and food made from scratch. Non-alcoholic options will include fermented beverages and botanical infusions, including probiotic tonics.
A mangrove lagoon will sit at the heart of the resort. The Earth Lab and Junior Mangrove Ecologist programme are intended to help guests learn about the coastal ecosystem through environmental activities and guided experiences.
The next phase of AMAALA
Guests will also have access to the wider Triple Bay destination, including the Corallium Marine Life Institute, AMAALA Yacht Club, marine activities, desert experiences, shops and restaurants. Corallium, designed by Foster + Partners, is intended to combine visitor exhibits with marine research and conservation.
Red Sea Global said another six AMAALA resorts are scheduled to open during 2026. Once complete, Triple Bay is planned to contain nine resorts with more than 1,600 hotel rooms, as well as branded residences, marinas and wellness facilities.
The development forms part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 tourism strategy. Six Senses AMAALA’s official opening announcement does not specify an exact opening date, room rates or transfer arrangements beyond its planned mid-July debut.
