NEOM’s Shushah Island, first mentioned in 2021, is set to become a luxurious island destination with a marina, hotels, villas, a beach club, a museum, and the world’s largest coral garden, complete with a nursery and research center. The island is part of NEOM’s vision to develop in harmony with nature and promote sustainability, with the coral garden serving as a centerpiece to showcase innovations in coral reef preservation amidst climate change.
The island’s floating marina will feature 43 berths and two airplane docks, while the hotels will include a standalone 300-key tower, an upscale boutique hotel of 60 keys, and a luxury boutique hotel of 70 keys, along with village apartments, a floating research center, villas, and a beach club. NEOM aims to make Shushah Island a regenerative tourism landmark, offering a unique R&D opportunity for coral preservation and attracting international scientists, researchers, and eco-conscious travelers.
Moreover, the coral nurseries on the island will serve as the world’s largest repository for Red Sea species, utilizing Maritechture Technologies developed by scientists at KAUST’s Red Sea Research Center and Coastal and Marine Resources Core Lab. This innovative technology will be employed in on-shore coral nurseries and used to populate the coral gardens, benefiting the region for generations to come. NEOM envisions Shushah Island as a bold landmark for regenerative tourism.