The Mantis Al Birk Red Sea Family Ocean Eco-Resort is set to become a premium beach destination situated on the pristine Al Birk Sand Beach. Located just a 2 hour and 45-minute drive from Abha International Airport, spanning across a land size of 229,000 sqm, this resort offers an unparalleled experience in a natural eco-system that includes a stunning mangrove forest.
The project encompasses a range of components, including a family sea-side eco-resort with 165 4-star hotel rooms. Guests will have access to retail shops offering essentials, handicrafts, and local produce, as well as a variety of international cuisine and local flavor restaurants. It also features spa and wellness facilities, providing opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation as well as water sports activities, excursions, and other outdoor adventures.
With an investment value of SAR 212 million, the resort will create 1,365 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to the local economy; and expects to attract approximately 38,000 annual visitors. In addition to the economic impact, the resort is committed to making a positive contribution to the community which includes utilizing local produce, construction materials such as tiles and interior design elements, stimulating local production of handicrafts, and supporting local fishing vessels and agricultural development. The resort also prioritizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, implementing initiatives like low environmental impact, new and clean building techniques, solar energy utilization, solar water heating, fresh water harvesting, and water recycling.
The resort is surrounded by a host of attractions and experiences. Nature enthusiasts can explore the stunning mangroves surrounding the site, visit Al Birk City with its waterfront redevelopment plans, and discover nearby islands such as Marka Island and Kudumbul Island. Guests can engage in various activities including water sports like swimming, diving, snorkeling, kayaking through the mangroves, fishing, as well as land-based adventures like hiking, trailing, horseback riding, paragliding, and more.
With its nature, lifestyle and wellness offerings, the resort aims to be the centerpiece of Al Birk's upcoming resort destinations. With abundant flora and fauna, a mesmerizing mangrove forest, and the presence of turtles laying eggs and blue spotted ribbon tail rays, the Mantis Al Birk Red Sea Family Ocean Eco-Resort provides an extraordinary opportunity to immerse in the beauty of nature.