Redefining Bespoke Travel: Sindalah Partners with JLS Yachts

Sindalah is a new, glamorous gateway to the Red Sea, redefining the luxury island experience. The island’s marina will become a new hub for the global yachting charter, with 86 berths for yachts up to 50m and additional offshore buoys for yachts up to 180m. Sidalah is one of NEOM’s 41 islands, set to open in 2024 as NEOM’s first tourism destination. It will be home to a world-leading yachting ecosystem, offering visitors an idyllic luxury lifestyle experience.

JLS Yachts has been appointed as a ‘key partner superyacht agency’ for Sindalah. Sindalah’s vision is to become a global yachting destination, and NEOM’s partnership with JLS Yachts will help to facilitate this. With the agency’s office located in the island’s marina, a comprehensive range of world-class services will be provided, all increasing the comfort and pleasure of the yachting community. The services include berthing, bunkering, customs clearance, and travel arrangements, to name a few. 

As JLS Yachts prepares to welcome the world’s most discerning superyacht clientele, its service excellence and established presence in the region will help bring its expertise to Sindalah. JLS Yachts has uniquely positioned itself as the ‘one-stop’ agency for all marine requirements, with a comprehensive understanding of the Middle Eastern marine environment and a commitment to providing the best service possible for their clients. 

Antoni Vives, Chief Urban Development at NEOM, said, ‘Sindalah will demonstrate to the world another level of seamless luxury and invite the yachting community to a new seasonal destination in the majestic waters of the Red Sea. JLS Yachts is a partner to help realize the bold vision of Sindalah as we welcome the world to the first physical showcase of NEOM.’

JLS Yachts has a dedicated personnel, with a core team of 34 professionals totalling more than 130 combined years of experience, meaning it is able to cater for every maritime service. The company’s Training Institute is a Recognised Training Centre, providing extensive training offerings for the next generation of yacht captains, crew and enthusiasts. 

Captain Stephan Corbett, CEO at JLS Yachts said, ‘We are very pleased and honored to be selected as a key partner for NEOM’s magnificent Sindalah Island on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline. With our new operational offices based in Jeddah and Riyadh, it offers us great exposure and services to our VVIP owners, captains and crew. As the largest and most experienced superyacht agency in the Middle East and northern Indian Ocean, we look forward to bringing our unique and rewarding services to the Red Sea and beyond.’