
Southern Dunes – Six Senses | Foster+Partners
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Client: Red Sea Global
Appointment: 2018
Construction Start: 2020
Completion Date: 2023
Site Area: 2,338.288m2
External Area (Gross): 22,500m2
Number of Floors: 3 storeys, 1 basement
Building Dimensions:
Height 5-15m
Length 125m
Width 90m
Capacity:
40 Villas
40 Hotel rooms
Facilities:
Villas
Hotel rooms
Spa
Swimming Pool
Speciality restaurant and bar
All day dining restaurant
Parking Facilities: 25 car parking spaces
Structure: Post tension concrete structure
Materials: Concrete, steel, stone, timber
Sustainability
Energy & Carbon: Powered by 100% renewable energy via a solar farm
Mobility & Connectivity: Electric vehicle fleet managing all guest arrivals and departures from the nearby Red Sea airport
Water:
Desalination
Water conservation
Wastewater treatment and re-use
Storm water management
Materials & Waste:
Local materials
Riyadh stone
Wellbeing:
Resort centred on wellbeing
Earth lab focused on promoting sustainable principles and ethos
Accessible and inclusive
Pool amenities
Local arts and crafts labs
Speciality restaurant
All day dining
Culture & Heritage:
Promoting local culture and traditions in a contemporary manner with daily workshops and activities offered to the guests.
Prosperity:
Promoting local economy by supporting local staff
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Situated a short distance inland from the Red Sea coast, Southern Dunes is a new luxury resort that is set to become a new destination for global tourists. The project is a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s amazing desert landscape and pursues the highest environmental standards of sustainability in an effort to preserve, protect and enhance the region’s stunning natural biodiversity for generations to come. The larger masterplan for the special economic zone includes an international airport and several island developments, including Coral Bloom on Shura island – the hub island for the coastal development.

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Located in a spectacular setting, where the dunes meet the mountains, the entrance to the resort is marked by a distinctive flower-shaped canopy, sheltering a lush oasis. Planted with local species of flora, it cools the space naturally and enhances its environmental qualities. The lightweight, rope-clad petals accommodate the welcoming area and many other amenities surrounded by panoramic views of the mountains and desert beyond. The luxurious hotel rooms are located towards the breath-taking valley and open up with spectacular views of the mountains.

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The resort also features 40 mountain villas, carefully placed across the site, with lightweight roof forms that are inspired by undulating sand dunes and traditional tents. The villas respect the site’s topography, their fluid roof structures blend with the sand and the colour of the soil. The resort includes exclusive amenities such as the spa, pool area and speciality restaurants, which are all underpinned by a commitment to championing local crafts, cuisines and traditions.

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The spa provides a wide array of traditional treatments, with serene views of a nearby valley and the mountains beyond. The pool area creates an oasis for guests, sheltering them from strong sunlight and providing spectacular views of the sand dunes. The resort’s speciality restaurants are situated at the site’s highest point, to facilitate sunset dining.

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The structures have been carefully planned and sited to minimise environmental impact. The landscaping is also sensitively designed, to maintain and enhance the original character of the area.

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