Over the past 10 years, MAT Filtration Technologies has focused on offering equipment and operations for Live Support Systems globally, gaining extensive experience in the field and becoming known for its quality. Today, we are pleased to announce that we have taken the lead on the Amaala Triple Bay Marine Life Institute Aquarium in Saudi Arabia, led by Red Sea Global as an ALSS equipment and operations supplier.
The Amaala Project
The world “Amaala” can be described as a haven of purity and wellness. This luxury tourism project in Saudi Arabia is located on the Northwestern coast of the Red Sea, managed by Red Sea Global. The objective is to establish a substantial tourism facility divided into three sectors. The total area covers 4,000 km², and the destination aims to provide sun, sports, arts, and cultural activities. The project creators emphasize that this is a vision of a sustainable future, as the operations are focused on achieving a zero-carbon footprint and utilizing 100% renewable energy.
The Marine Life Institute & Aquarium
As part of the project’s supply chain, MAT LSS has been selected as the supplier for manufacturing, installing, operating, and executing the equipment in the Marine Life Centre, which will have a total structure of 10,430 square meters. As the main contractor, we will provide Protein Skimmers, Compact Unit Systems, and any other equipment related to filtration to realize the construction of the world’s first fully immersive, environmentally friendly marine life center.
According to Michael Bradbrook, MAT’s Project Manager, the project will consist of a cluster of four buildings. Essentially, the design can be visualized as one floor underground and another underwater to resemble coral reefs at the Triple Bay Marina in Amaala. “It will also house one of the world’s largest man-made reefs, measuring 40 meters long and 10 meters deep, as well as augmented reality experiences and underwater tours of the Red Sea in submersible vehicles. Integrated exhibition displays will take visitors on a journey through the Red Sea, guiding them down through the building towards the immersive deep reef big reveal experience,” he explained.
Furthermore, approximately 40% of the total installation will be covered with native plants, along with a system to collect runoff water and prevent erosion and pollution. Another important detail to highlight is the lighting, which is meticulously designed to minimize light pollution. The plan is to host over 650 people at the same time, and guests will have the opportunity to experience walking underwater, snorkeling with rare species, participating in lab tours, and diving into the depths of the Red Sea in a submarine.
Amaala, Sustainability and MAT
Throughout the years, MAT Filtration Technologies has upheld its founding motto – to be close to the sea, where some of the most fascinating and delightful creatures can be found. While we may not know what lies in the depths of the sea, we motivate ourselves daily to keep our motto alive for a sustainable and thriving world. This drives us, to know that our equipment will support the ecosystem and that our team is up to the challenge.
“This project promotes and embodies our core beliefs and commitment to encouraging populations worldwide to get closer to the marine environment and its inhabitants. Throughout our experience, we seek to partner with companies that share the same motto and promote quality sustainability, just as MAT does. This is one of the most forward-looking plans we have been a part of and operated,” emphasized Bradbrook.
The Marine Life Centre is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024, with plans to welcome its first guests in the same year. Phase one of AMAALA – Triple Bay – is well underway and will consist of eight resorts offering upwards of 1,200 hotel keys. Upon completion, the destination will boast more than 3,000 hotel rooms across 25 hotels, and approximately 900 luxury residential villas, apartments, and estate homes, in addition to high-end retail establishments, fine dining, wellness, and recreational facilities.
