Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Emaar EC to set up $479m fund for Saudi Rixos resort
Saudi-based Emaar EC said it has signed a deal to set up a SR1.8 billion ($479 million) fund for the development of a five-star resort along with a water park and overwater luxury villas under the Rixos brand within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
Saudi-based Emaar, the Economic City (Emaar EC) said it has signed a framework co-operation agreement with the kingdom's Tourism Development Fund, FTG Development Company, Albilad Investment Company and Ekofine for setting up a SR1.8 billion ($479 million) fund.
Emaar EC is the master developer of the kingdom's largest privately-funded new city, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).
The fund will be responsible for the development and operation of a five-star comprehensive resort and hotel with a water park and luxury overwater villas under the brand of Rixos, one of the trademarks owned by Accor International.
The Rixos Emerald Shores project is one of the largest tourist resorts to be established within KAEC. It is unique to the kingdom as the resort will be constructed on a total area of 275,000 sq m with a charming view of the Red Sea beaches with a length of 600 m and on the golf course.
The resort is expected to be one of the largest leisure tourism destinations in the kingdom, as it is characterized by a variety of facilities and hotel units, and includes more than 500 rooms and 35 luxury hotel villas with direct views of the Red Sea coast with a distinctive and modern style.
The project has various options for accommodation facilities, which creates an exceptional environment for tourism, entertainment, comfort and recreation, said the statement from Emaar EC.
The resort also provides an integrated and world-class water park, beaches, clubs for children and gyms, in addition to more than 10 varied options of international restaurants and cafes, which in turn will provide a unique experience for its visitors, it added.-TradeArabia News Service