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AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia's northwestern coast, has revealed plans for a brand-new international flight terminal, with a design inspired by the visual fallacy of a desert mirage.

The terminal as well as control tower design was conceptualised by UK-based architectural and also design company Foster + Partners, while the airport plan of attack was created by Egis, an international consultancy and also engineering group. It will certainly incorporate unique layout practices, drawing inspiration from its location. The airport terminal schedules for conclusion in 2023 and also is estimated to fit one million travellers annually once it formally opens.

Commenting on the announcement of the brand-new international airport, the President of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples, claimed: "A gateway to AMAALA, site visitors will certainly be welcomed by personalised experiences from the moment they step off the plane. From style to personalisation, this will certainly be no ordinary airport. Submersed in the spirit of AMAALA, the airport will produce an environment that embodies the philosophy of the destination past. This will certainly be a distinct space that personifies luxury and marks the start of memorable experiences for the world's most discerning visitors. We are delighted to collaborate with Foster + Partners as well as Egis on this job."

On approaching the airport, travellers will certainly see magnificent land art from the air. Entering the terminal, visitors will be welcomed with a sleek mirrored edifice rising from the desert. The structure takes its inspiration from the surrounding environment, causing a mesmerising mirage result. A spacious yard will certainly anchor the terminal as well as will be complemented by contemporary interiors complete with one-of-a-kind artwork and tailored experiences. The airport will certainly show AMAALA's ultra-luxury hospitality spirit, offering a special private-club experience perfectly encapsulating AMAALA's pillars of art and culture; wellness and also sport; as well as sea, sunlight, and also lifestyle.

Amongst the checklist of amenities given by the airport are climate-controlled hangars that will be offered for private jets in addition to a ground transfer service that is accessible from inside the arrival hangar.

Senior Executive Partner of Foster + Partners, Gerard Evenden, said, "Replying to the bordering landscape, the terminal building will certainly form a special gateway to the AMAALA resort. The guest experience via the entire building will be akin to a private members club-- luxurious and relaxing. Focusing on the themes of art, wellbeing and sport, the layout seeks to develop a brand-new model for private terminals that gives a smooth experience from resort to aeroplane."

Middle East & South Asia Aviation Director of Egis, Jacques Khoriaty, said: "In addition to embodying the luxurious spirit of the hotel, the AMAALA airport fulfills the highest possible environmental design and also sustainability standards, is operationally versatile as well as incorporates the current airport technology and ideal practice standards available. It has actually been a privilege to have actually worked closely with AMAALA to specify the requirements of this one-of-a-kind project and we look forward continuing our assistance right with to the opening of the airport in 2023."

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