AMAALA names Denniston as master planner of The Island
11 Mar 2020
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coastline, has announced the appointment of leading architectural firm Denniston as the master planners for The Island.
Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples, said: “AMAALA carves a unique positioning within the global hospitality portfolio, catering to select travelers looking for innovative experiential escapes. Our ambition is to create personalized experiences, catering to the individual needs of each guest. Entrenched in the philosophies of art, wellness, and inspired by the purity of the Red Sea, we are excited to be working alongside Jean-Michel Gathy and Denniston to bring to life our vision for The Island. It is here where our guests will embark on a transformational journey and feed the soul through arts and cultural offerings, with opportunities for philanthropic art co-creation”.
Representing one of AMAALA’s trio of communities, The Island will be the tranquil home of an exclusive art community, and an Arabic botanical garden bestrewn with sculptural pieces. The Island will house masterpieces across four key design elements: a contemporary art museum and academy, a Riviera-life