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Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

Many guests at Thuwal Private Retreat, the only private island off the coast of Jeddah that can be rented as a full-service, exclusive-use property, spend their days relaxing on the beach or in the pool, having a massage, or lounging in the overwater diwaniya with friends and family. But for those who like to get active on vacation, the island – and the pristine Red Sea waters that surround it – are the ultimate playground.

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

Underwater adventures

Thuwal Private Retreat’s setting, in an archipelago off the coast of Jeddah surrounded by pristine Red Sea waters, offers countless ways to get under the waves and discover the fascinating world that lies beneath the surface. The island’s own Turquoise Hole natural swimming pool is a great place to start. Simply jump off the overwater diwaniya’s deck and you’ll be surrounded by the colorful fish and corals that make these waters their home. Keep a sharp eye out and you might see damselfish, parrotfish, wrasse and needlefish. Snorkeling trips to deeper waters can also be arranged, with the opportunity to see larger marine animals and a wider variety of corals.

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

The Turquoise Hole is also a great place for those who want to learn to scuba dive. The Thuwal Private Retreat team can arrange full PADI-certified diving courses right here on the island where the calm, gentle waters provide the perfect conditions for first-time divers and those wanting to refresh their skills. More advanced divers can head out by boat to explore deeper waters, and there’s even the possibility to do wreck diving about an hour away, as well as night dives with full UV capability for extraordinary opportunities to see just how different the underwater world is in the dark.

The Thuwal Private Retreat team works with scientists from the nearby King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) who can take curious snorkelers and divers on guided dives to see their coral rehabilitation work.

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

Overwater activities

For those who prefer to stay on the surface of the water rather than diving beneath it, Thuwal Private Retreat has a full complement of overwater activities. There are sea kayaks, both single and double for those who prefer to have company or to share the hard paddling work. There are also transparent crystal kayaks so you can see views of the underwater world as you float. And there are also stand-up paddleboards (SUP) for those who like to exercise while on the water. If you’ve never tried any of these, the Thuwal Private Retreat team is on hand to help, and will show you the basics to make sure even the least experienced paddler is safe and comfortable on the water.

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

If fishing is your thing, the team can arrange boat trips out to deeper waters, and the culinary team will be waiting back on the island to cook up your catch. And to make the most of the spectacular Red Sea sunsets, embark on a private yacht cruise with snacks and drinks, as well as the chance to see dolphins playing in the water as the sun dips below the horizon.

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

Fun on land

There’s also plenty to see and do on land at Thuwal Private Retreat. If relaxation is your thing, the Spa Pavilion is the ideal place to retreat for a couple of hours with a soothing massage, facial or body therapy. Treatments can be performed in the pavilion itself, out on the terrace, or even on the beach. There’s also an outdoor whirlpool, bucket shower and a garden sauna for extra reinvigoration.

Your Guide to Exciting Activities at Thuwal Private Retreat

Walking around the island is a great way to get some exercise, but those who want to keep up their regular fitness routine should head to the island’s gym-with-a-view. Perched close to the water’s edge, the facility blends fitness and serenity, with a wide range of equipment and machines to work out on before taking a refreshing dip in the Red Sea, just steps away. Personal trainers can be arranged to make your work-out even more effective.

When night falls, the skies overhead are filled with stars. Unwind with a movie and gourmet cinema snacks at the beachside Starlight Cinema, or turn your eyes upwards as you embark on a celestial journey through astronomy and mythology. Join an esteemed astronomer and peer through a high-powered telescope to learn the secrets of the constellations, as well as how ancient travelers used the stars to navigate their courses through Arabia and beyond.

For more information visit, thuwalretreat.sa.


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