SAUDI Arabia's latest ambitious project will see 90 remote islands along the Red Sea turned into a network of lavish hotels. The £15billion plan is backed by football ace Cristiano Ronaldo , who has already been seen at the resort soaking up the sun and enjoying the clear blue water with his family. Named the Red Sea Project, the development is a significant part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to diversify the economy and ditch its dependence on oil.
The project is managed by The Red Sea Development Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. The luxury resort is located along the western coast of Saudi Arabia , between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh, spanning across approximately 28,000 square kilometres. The area includes a vast archipelago of more than 90 islands, pristine beaches, deserts, mountains, and even dormant volcanoes.
Read more on Saudi Arabia The Red Sea Development Company describes the development as “grounded in sustainability and sustainable tourism" with a range of ultra-lux hotels. It plans to preserve 75% of the area’s natural environment, leaving the majority of islands untouched. The project is set to offer a range of luxury experiences, including high-end resorts, hotels, and villas on several islands.
Famous hoteliers such as the Ritz-Carlton are due to open their Red Sea branch, Al Arabiya reports. Most read in The Sun Marinas, golf courses, entertainment venues, and cultural centres are other high.