GCC-born luxurious ecolodge model and administration firm ENVI Lodges has in the present day revealed the distinctive location of its upcoming ecolodge on Saudi Arabia’s pristine Purple Beach.
ENVI Laguna Bay, a sustainable challenge being developed by Al Rasim Inns & Resorts, will occupy a main beachfront vacation spot in King Abdullah Financial Metropolis (KAEC), surrounded by mangroves.
A beacon of luxurious and sustainability, the ecolodge will comprise 40 seaside pods with personal swimming pools, every meticulously designed by globally famend architect agency Gensler. Amenities can be household and wellbeing expertise targeted and embody a children’ membership, an actions centre, and a wellness hub that includes a yoga deck.
To mark the event of the challenge’s location being revealed, and consistent with ENVI Lodges’ dedication to defending and selling nature, native mango bushes had been planted on the location throughout a particular ceremony attended by senior representatives of Al Rasim Inns & Resorts, ENVI Lodges and KAEC. These mango bushes are inspiring the lodge’s architectural idea, based on Gensler.
Aiad Mushaikh, CEO of Al Rasim Inns & Resorts, mentioned: “King Abdullah Financial Metropolis will host the primary eco-friendly coastal resort within the distinguished and charming Laguna space. This collaboration introduces the ENVI Lodges model to the thriving tourism market in Saudi Arabia, with Al Rasim regularly investing in distinctive hospitality initiatives that permit the invention of the pure great thing about the Purple Sea shoreline.”
Mangroves flourish on this space of KAEC and the ecolodge is dedicated to their regeneration as a part of its holistic strategy to luxurious tourism. The calm and crystalline waters may also be protected, providing company non-motorised sports activities to make sure the tranquillity of nature stays undisturbed.
Mushaikh emphasised that ENVI’s strategy to eco-friendly hospitality and tourism is unparalleled, and this challenge will function a benchmark for coastal eco-friendly resorts on the Purple Sea shores. It’s going to present company with an distinctive expertise and permit them to witness and interact with the gorgeous landscapes and marine atmosphere blended with the Kingdom’s heritage and tradition.
With ENVI’s sustainability pillars dedicated to atmosphere, neighborhood, and tradition, the challenge strongly aligns to Saudi Arabia’s Imaginative and prescient 2030 and its roadmap for tourism sector development.
Cyril Piaia, CEO of KAEC, mentioned: “‘We’re delighted with our partnership with Al-Rasim and sit up for the fruitful collaboration that aligns with our strategic imaginative and prescient to boost the tourism sector in KAEC. We goal to create engaging tourism and leisure locations, given KAEC’s location on the Purple Beach.”
Piaia added: “To attain our strategic goals, we’re proud to collaborate with esteemed governmental companions such because the Financial Cities and Particular Zones Authority, the Tourism Improvement Fund, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Saudi Tourism Authority. Working along with these organisations, in addition to international and native buyers and operators, we’re devoted to elevating the standing of KAEC as a worldwide tourism vacation spot.”
Chris Nader, Co-Founder, ENVI Lodges, commented on the placement: “The lodge is strategically positioned, simply one-hour by street from Jeddah and linked to the town’s airport through the high-speed prepare. We envision the lodge as a most well-liked eco-conscious seaside vacation spot, not just for Jeddah residents, however for home and worldwide travellers on the lookout for a novel barefoot luxurious escape close to Saudi Arabia’s second largest metropolis”.
The situation reveal of ENVI Laguna Bay follows ENVI Lodges providing a primary design look of ENVI Al Nakheel, a luxurious sustainable lodge in Saudi Arabia’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Al Ahsa Oasis. Each properties are set to open subsequent 12 months (2024).
ENVI Laguna Bay
King Abdullah Financial Metropolis, Saudi Arabia