Saudi Arabia’s upcoming mountain resort Desert Rock has finished 50 percent of its construction, as per a statement by its developer Red Sea Global (RSG).
Construction began in July 2021, with the first phase to be completed by 2023, with 16 hotels.
RSG is also the developer behind massive and upcoming megaprojects such as Amaala and The Red Sea.
“We wanted to create a destination that allows guests to experience Saudi Arabia’s untouched beauty. Desert Rock will provide guests with uninterrupted spectacular views while preserving the natural landscape for future generations to enjoy, We have drawn inspiration from the surrounding environment, while providing unparalleled luxury, allowing guests to connect with nature and create memorable experiences,” John Pagano, Group CEO of RSG said.
Desert Rock: A hidden resort in the mountains
Desert Rock, which is designed by Miami-based Oppenheim Architecture, is resort that blends into the mountain.
Visitors at the upcoming resort can reach the entrance via a concealed valley that leads to many lodgings built into the rock.
The resort can accommodate 60 keys in total, distributed across 50 villas and 10 hotel rooms, which are excavated from the mountain’s core.
The resort will be built from ground-level dwellings to hotel suites perched midway up the ridge.
Aside from this, the resort will also feature as spa, fitness centre, remote dining spots and a lagoon oasis.
“Desert Rock is one of the most dramatic desert landscapes in the world, which is why we wanted to use the architecture as a way to honor and respect it. By utilising natural materials and integrating the resort into the rock, guests can connect physically with the destination and experience Saudi Arabia’s stunning, natural beauty,” Chad Oppenheim, Founder of Oppenheim Architecture said.
Moreover, guests at the resort can also participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, dune buggy rides, and celestial gazing.
By 2030, Desert Rock is expected to have 50 resorts, over 8,000 hotel rooms, and 1,000 residences, across 22 islands and six land pockets.
The resort will also feature luxury marinas, golf courses, entertainment zones, leisure facilities, and an international airport, encapsulating the promise of a holistic, harmonious haven.
Most construction materials will be recycled from the site, so that building impact is minimal and new forms embody the same colors and minerals as their surroundings, Oppenheim Architecture said in a statement.
Inside Saudi Arabia’s Desert Rock
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