Project Turquoise: The Riviera of the Red Sea

Project Turquoise is envisioned as the premier ‘Riviera’ of the Red Sea, spanning approximately 465 square kilometres of land and 70 kilometres of coastline between Ar Rayis and Mastorah in Saudi Arabia.

Designed to attract both local and international visitors, the development aims to deliver a distinctive coastal destination that combines tourism, lifestyle and residential living.

Cistri led a multidisciplinary team as part of an international design competition to help bring the client’s vision for an aspirational and inclusive destination to life.

Our master plan responded closely to the site’s natural coastal landscape, creating four distinct villages, each defined by its own identity and approach to coastal living. The plan balanced destination appeal with accessibility, ensuring the development could support visitors, residents and future growth over time.

Sustainability and respect for the natural environment were central to the planning approach. Mobility strategies were carefully integrated to improve connectivity and access while preserving the environmental integrity of the coastline and surrounding landscape.

The project demonstrates how integrated master planning can help shape globally competitive destinations that are grounded in place, experience and long-term environmental stewardship.