Saudi Red Sea Marina Network Connects AMAALA and Shura Island

On 23 September 2026, Red Sea Global launched Yachting Network, a new marina and yacht-club operator. It brings the developer's marine services on Saudi Arabia's northwest coast under one management company. The Saudi Red Sea marina network initially links AMAALA Marina and Shura Island Marina, giving yachts access to 278 berths across the two locations.

According to Red Sea Global's official Yachting Network announcement, private and charter yachts will be able to cruise the AMAALA–Shura corridor under a single berthing contract from winter 2026. The company says more marinas and anchorages will join in 2027, but it has not yet named them.

The network launch came nine days after AMAALA Yacht Club separately began operations. For more developments along the coast, see our latest Saudi real-estate news.

Quick Facts

What Is the Saudi Red Sea Marina Network?

Yachting Network consolidates Red Sea Global's marine operations into one management company. Until now, AMAALA and The Red Sea have been presented as separate destinations. The new structure is meant to give yacht owners, charter guests, captains and crew one point of contact for berthing and marine services at both.

Red Sea Global Group CEO John Pagano called the launch a milestone for the Red Sea's standing with the international yachting community. He said the network gives captains and crew simpler operations on the ground, because berthing and services are coordinated through one operator.

Red Sea Global is a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company. It describes itself as a vertically integrated real estate developer, with activities spanning tourism, residential property, infrastructure, transport, healthcare and services. Bringing the Red Sea Global marina portfolio under one brand follows the same integrated approach.

AMAALA Yacht Club Is Already Operational

AMAALA Yacht Club was a separate announcement from the network launch, and the two dates should not be confused. Red Sea Global announced the club's opening on 14 September 2026. It confirmed that the club had officially begun operations and was welcoming founding members and visiting yachts.

The club building covers about 7,900 square metres within AMAALA Marina Village. HKS Architects designed it, taking inspiration from the rock formations of the Red Sea coastline. Facilities include:

• dining and social venues: AMAALA Lounge, ANQA, 27°C and The Deck

• a rooftop pool

• private meeting suites

• event spaces

AMAALA Marina has 119 berths. It currently offers marine services including fuelling. Red Sea Global says maintenance and repair facilities will follow in the coming years, so full technical servicing is a planned feature rather than a current one.

The developer says the club will be a centrepiece of the Grand Finale of The Ocean Race 2027, and will host other international yachting events during the year. The destination is about 45 minutes from Al Wajh International Airport, which reopened in May 2026 after refurbishment.

Shura Island Marina Joins the Network

Shura Island Marina is the network's second founding location. It has 159 berths and, according to the 23 September announcement, can take yachts up to 120 metres. Red Sea Global describes it as Saudi Arabia's largest island marina.

The marina sits within The Red Sea, the developer's first destination, which began welcoming guests in 2023. It gives yachts direct access to Shura Island. The announcement calls Shura Marina the network's second hub, with AMAALA Yacht Club serving as the gateway.

Shura Island Marina accounts for the larger share of the network's initial 278 berths. However, the announcement does not describe its current day-to-day operations in detail. What it does confirm is that Shura Island Marina and AMAALA Marina will operate under the single-contract arrangement from winter 2026.

How the Single Berthing Contract Will Work

The official announcement confirms only these points:

• Private and charter yachts will be able to cruise the AMAALA–Shura corridor under one berthing contract.

• The contract will cover access to 278 berths across the two marinas.

• Berthing and marine services will be coordinated through Yachting Network.

• The arrangement is planned from winter 2026.

Red Sea Global has not published the exact start date, a rate card, booking channels, eligibility criteria, minimum stays or contract terms.

The earlier AMAALA Yacht Club announcement gave some context on fees. It said berthing and mooring fees are comparable to leading European yachting destinations. It also said yacht owners who secure permanent moorings receive privileges through selected resort partners. No specific prices were disclosed, and it is not yet clear how the network contract will be priced.

Why This Matters for Saudi Coastal Development

Marinas are a form of destination infrastructure. They determine how easily yachts can reach a location, how long they can stay and which services they can use once there. For the wider programme of Red Sea coastal development, the Saudi Red Sea marina network adds a coordinated sea-based route between two of Red Sea Global's flagship destinations. Guests already arrive at these destinations by air, through Al Wajh and Red Sea International airports. Our overview of Red Sea tourism projects covers these destinations in more detail.

The timing matters for Saudi Arabia yachting tourism. Red Sea Global has noted that much of the luxury yachting fleet leaves the Mediterranean from October each year for the Caribbean or the Indian Ocean. The developer is presenting the Saudi Red Sea as an alternative winter cruising ground. A single contract covering two marinas could make it easier for captains and charter operators to plan a multi-stop itinerary there. Whether that happens depends on how the service performs once it launches.

AMAALA already has several luxury resorts operating. The 14 September release named Four Seasons, Six Senses, Rosewood, Equinox and Nammos, with two further resorts expected in the coming months. Yacht visitors could add demand for these hotels, as well as for dining, retail, wellness and marine-service businesses around the marina villages.

Potential Significance for AMAALA and Shura Island Property

The following is analysis, not confirmed fact.

For buyers watching Red Sea real estate, the network is most relevant as an amenity and access story. Red Sea Global's portfolio already lists residential projects at both destinations. These include branded residences at AMAALA and Shura Island Residences on The Red Sea.

Working marinas, an established yacht club and a regional berthing network could raise the international profile of these residential communities. For owners who also own a yacht, a coordinated place to berth close to their home is a practical advantage.

Marina access is only one of several factors that shape demand for Shura Island real estate or AMAALA homes. Others include pricing, ownership regulations, service charges, the overall visitor numbers at each destination and wider economic conditions. The announcement itself contains no property data, and the effect of the network on residential demand cannot yet be measured. For wider context on how hospitality-led locations are assessed, see our guide to tourism real estate in Saudi Arabia.

Sustainability and Operating Standards

Red Sea Global says AMAALA Yacht Club, like the wider AMAALA destination, is powered entirely by renewable energy. According to the announcement, Yachting Network's operating standards will incorporate:

• the Saudi Red Sea Authority Code

• the environmental stewardship work led by Corallium, AMAALA's marine life institute

The developer also notes its membership of three industry bodies:

• ICOMIA, the International Council of Marine Industry Associations

• the Leisure Marine Association

• The Yacht Harbour Association

These are stated commitments. Independent reporting on how they are applied in practice has not yet been published.

Expansion Planned for 2027

Red Sea Global says further marinas and anchorages will join Yachting Network in 2027. It has not named the locations or given their capacities or joining dates. Until those details are published, the confirmed network consists of two marinas and 278 berths. Readers should treat any claimed list of 2027 additions as unverified.

What Investors Should Not Assume

Before drawing conclusions, it is worth being clear about what the 23 September announcement does not say. Our Real Estate Saudi investment guide covers the wider due-diligence process. On current information, the following conclusions are not supported:

• that property prices at AMAALA, Shura Island or elsewhere on the Red Sea coast will rise

• that any rental yield or investor return is guaranteed

• that a new residential project has been launched alongside the network

• that foreign buyers have gained new ownership rights, since the existing rules on property ownership by non-Saudis still apply

• that berthing prices have been published

• that public or non-resident access conditions to the marinas have been defined

• that the 2027 network additions have been identified

• that the full 278-berth single-contract network was operating from 14 September 2026

Conclusion

The Saudi Red Sea marina network is, for now, a confirmed operating framework covering two marinas and 278 berths. Its core commercial feature, the single berthing contract for the AMAALA–Shura corridor, is scheduled for winter 2026. AMAALA Yacht Club has been operating since 14 September, while further locations are planned for 2027 without published details.

For the property market, the network strengthens the infrastructure around AMAALA and Shura Island. Any measurable effect on demand, prices or rents will only become clear with transaction data, occupancy figures and visitor statistics gathered over the coming seasons.