By
Alex Smith |
Cruise Saudi has partially opened its new private island cruise destination, Saba Beach on Jabal AlSabaya.
Passengers onboard AROYA Cruises’ cruise ship AROYA were the first to experience the private island in a soft launch. Jabal AlSabaya, which is around 220 nautical miles from AROYA’s homeport of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will only be accessible to cruise line passengers.
The island’s facilities on completion will include a floating park, restaurant, retail outlets, a VIP beach and VVIP beachfront villas. A spa experience, shisha lounge and a range of water activities will also be available for guests, along with snorkelling excursions.
The design of the island’s new facilities was influenced by Saudi culture and is intended to integrate with the natural environment. Construction has been undertaken through off-site prefabrication using local materials, with the aim of minimising impact upon the island.
“Since the inception of Cruise Saudi, our vision has been to create unique and exceptional cruise experiences for passengers from around the world,” said Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise Saudi. “The launch of Saba Beach represents not only a world-class destination but also our commitment to enhancing Saudi’s tourism industry. We are opening up a truly unique area of the region and look forward to welcoming cruise passengers from around the world.”