AMAALA selects Foster + Partners design for new international airport

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast, unveiled plans for a new international airport, it said in a statement.

The terminal and control tower design was conceptualized by UK-based architectural and design firm Foster + Partners, while the airport master plan was designed by Egis.

A spacious courtyard will anchor the terminal and will be furnished by contemporary interiors complete with unique artwork and tailored experiences.

Among the list of amenities provided by the airport are climate-controlled hangars that will be available for private jets as well as a ground transfer service that is accessible from inside the arrival hangar.

“Focusing on the themes of art, wellbeing and sport, the design seeks to establish a new model for private terminals that provides a seamless experience from resort to the plane,” Gerard Evenden, senior executive partner at Foster + Partners, said.

The airport is due for completion in 2023 and is estimated to accommodate one million travelers per year once it officially opens.