Sindalah Marina has been awarded the 5-Gold Anchor Accreditation by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
The Sindalah Marina, located off the coast of NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia, is the first in the Kingdom to receive the award.
The marina is operated by IGY Marinas.
“This award marks a significant step in Sindalah Marina’s evolution into an iconic destination for Saudi Arabia, as it prepares to welcome the world’s yachting community,” said Steven English, IGY president. “IGY is honoured to operate the marina and to partner with NEOM in achieving this rigorous, industry-leading standard.”
The accreditation involves an audit that evaluates areas such as ambience, policies, procedures, services, environmental initiatives and infrastructure.
Sindalah Marina features 86 berths and 75 offshore buoys and can accommodate yachts up to 180 meters.
The tremendous support of the wider NEOM teams has been integral to ensuring we meet the rigorous 5-Gold Anchor criteria.
Chris Leroy
Located in the Red Sea, it is set to become a major superyacht hub and features a range of amenities including the Sindalah Beach Club, Sindalah Yacht Club, Sindalah Sports Club and Sindalah Golf Club.
The island will also offer a range of culinary experiences, with several venues backed by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants.
“Sindalah Marina perfectly integrates into NEOM and the IGY global network as an incredible yachting destination,” added Chris Leroy, IGY’s Sindalah Marina operations manager.
“The tremendous support of the wider NEOM teams has been integral to ensuring we meet the rigorous 5-Gold Anchor criteria.”
Sindalah Marina is due to open later in 2024 and is the sixth marina in IGY’s global network to achieve the 5-Gold Anchor Accreditation.
The other marinas are IGY Yacht Club Isle de Sol, Marina Cabo San Lucas, Rodney Bay Marina, St. Katharine Docks and Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas.
