NEOM has appointed JLS Yachts, a leading Middle East-based yacht agency and concierge service provider, as a ‘key partner superyacht agency’ for its luxury island development, Sindalah.
One of NEOM’s 41 islands, Sindalah will boast a world-leading yachting ecosystem with more than 5,000 berths. Opening next year, it is set to become NEOM’s first tourism destination, offering visitors an idyllic luxury lifestyle experience.
NEOM said its partnership with JLS Yachts will support Sindalah’s vision of becoming a global yachting destination, with the island located just 17 hours’ sailing from the Mediterranean.
The agency’s office within the island’s marina will provide a comprehensive range of world-class services for the comfort and pleasure of the yachting community, including berthing, provisioning, bunkering, customs clearance, transportation and travel arrangements.
JLS Yachts is the second official yachting partner, following the announcement by Monaco-based BWA Yachting in June that it will also be setting up office at the Sindalah marina.
NEOM Chief Urban Development Antoni Vives 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 realise the bold vision of Sindalah as we welcome the world to the first physical showcase of NEOM.”
A new glamorous gateway to the Red Sea, Sindalah has 86 berths for yachts up to 50m, and additional serviced offshore buoys for superyachts up to 180m.
On the key partnership, JLS Yachts CEO Captain Stephan Corbett said: “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.”
