Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina

What Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina does

Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina is an integrated luxury hospitality and marine facility located on the Jeddah Corniche waterfront along the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, operated by parent company Sela. The complex combines a 94-berth marina accommodating vessels up to 120+ meters with a members-only yacht club housed in a dhow-inspired sail-shaped clubhouse rising 20 meters above sea level, the 63-room (11-suite) The EDITION Hotel operated under Marriott's EDITION brand, an RYA-accredited sailing and watersports training center (JYC Academy), a luxury yacht charter operation (M/Y JYC and Rivamare vessels), and the Marina Walk waterfront promenade of restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets.

The marina provides full-service mooring including customs and immigration port-of-entry status, security, power, water, blackwater removal, and connectivity, with berthing inquiries processed through the Harbour Assist platform. JYC Academy offers courses from RYA Level One through Yacht Master Theory using an RS Sailing boat fleet, including dinghy and keelboat sailing, powerboat training, kayaking, paddleboarding, and youth holiday camps. The EDITION Hotel, Chef Cédric Vongerichten-curated F&B venues, a cigar lounge, spa, beach club, and executive boardrooms round out the amenity set.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model spanning recurring subscriptions (annual and monthly memberships, annual berth leases, academy memberships), transaction fees (yacht charters ranging from 1-8 hours), managed services (Marina Walk tenant leases for F&B and retail), and accommodation revenue (hotel rooms and suites). Customer segments include high-net-worth yacht owners and enthusiasts, watersports learners and families, schools and youth organizations (e.g., British International School of Jeddah partnership), luxury hospitality guests, and sports federations including the Saudi Sailing Federation. GTM is multi-channel: event-driven (America's Cup hosting), sales-led (dedicated membership and berthing managers), and community-led (academy school programs), supported by a broad digital presence across Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Name

Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina

Legal name

Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina

Website

https://jeddahyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina is an integrated luxury yacht club, 94-berth superyacht marina, RYA-accredited sailing academy, and Marriott EDITION hotel complex on the Jeddah waterfront in Saudi Arabia, operated by parent company Sela.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Yacht Club Membership: Annual and monthly membership programs offering access to club facilities, lounges, beach club, spa, and priority booking for yacht charters and berths
2. Marina Berthing: Premium berthing services for yachts up to 120+ meters with 94 berths available. Revenue from annual berth leases and transient visitor berthing fees
3. Yacht Charter Services: Luxury yacht charters including M/Y JYC motor yacht (up to 10 guests, 3,445 sq ft space) and Rivamare yacht tours ranging from 1-8 hour experiences along the Red Sea coastline
4. Marina Walk F&B and Retail: Rental income from restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets along the waterfront promenade including Karamna, Al Nakheel, OBO Beach House, 95 Celsius, Le Vesuvio, and various other dining and shopping options
5. JYC Academy Training: RYA-certified sailing, powerboating, and watersports courses for both members and non-members. Courses include dinghy sailing, keelboat sailing, powerboat training, and holiday camps for youth
6. The EDITION Hotel: On-site 5-star hotel with 63 rooms (11 suites) featuring signature restaurants, lobby bar, cigar lounge, rooftop bar, gym, spa, and outdoor pool. Operated in partnership with Marriott's EDITION brand and Chef Cédric Vongerichten

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina operates a luxury waterfront destination on the Jeddah Corniche offering premium yacht berthing (94 berths for vessels up to 120+ meters), exclusive club memberships with access to beach, spa, dining, and event facilities, RYA-accredited sailing and watersports training via JYC Academy, luxury yacht charters, and the on-site 5-star EDITION Hotel. The complex also includes the Marina Walk waterfront promenade featuring restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets.

Product overview

Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina operates a luxury yacht club and marina complex in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, featuring a dhow-inspired architectural design. The portfolio consists of JYC Marina (94 premium berths for vessels up to 120+ meters), Jeddah Yacht Club (membership club with exclusive facilities), JYC Academy (RYA-accredited sailing and watersports training center), JYC Charter (luxury yacht charters), Marina Walk (waterfront dining and retail promenade), and The EDITION Hotel (5-star hotel with 63 rooms). Supporting services include Arsann valet, EViQ electric charging, and Aramco fuel dock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JYC Marina Premium marina offering 94 berths accommodating superyachts up to 120+ meters with 5-star mooring services including port of entry customs and immigration, security, power supply (50/60Hz), water supply, blackwater removal, and internet connection.
• Jeddah Yacht Club Membership Luxury yacht club membership with access to spa, beach club, cigar lounge, boardrooms, gym, fine dining facilities, and the distinctive sail-and-boom shaped clubhouse. Membership includes priority booking for yacht charters and berths.
• JYC Academy RYA-accredited training center offering sailing, powerboating, and watersports courses for ages 7+, including RYA Youth Stages 1-4, Adult Levels 1-3, keelboat sailing, powerboat training, kayaking, paddleboarding, and holiday camps. Largest range of RYA-accredited courses in the Kingdom.
• JYC Charter Luxury yacht charter services including the M/Y JYC motor yacht (up to 10 guests, 3,445 sq ft / 320 m2 space, top speed 15 knots) and Rivamare yacht tours offering 1-8 hour experiences along the Jeddah Red Sea coastline.
• Marina Walk Waterfront promenade lined with restaurants, cafes, and retail outlets including Karamna, Al Nakheel Restaurant, OBO Beach House, 95 Celsius, Le Vesuvio, and retail shops such as Camilla, Chelsie Nail, and The Concept Store.
• The EDITION Hotel 5-star luxury lifestyle hotel with 63 rooms (including 11 suites), featuring Penthouse and duplex Royal Penthouse options with private terraces, signature restaurant, lobby bar, cigar lounge (The Den), Mediterranean rooftop restaurant (The Roof), gym, spa, and outdoor pool with private cabanas. Curated by Chef Cédric Vongerichten.
• Club Facilities and Event Venues Club facilities including Lobby Lounge, Riva Privée (with international lounge access to Venice, Monaco, Paris), Cigar Lounge, executive boardrooms (20-person and 6/12-person meeting rooms), The Terrace event venue, Beach Club with temperature-controlled infinity pool, and a state-of-the-art gym with TechnoGym equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• First America's Cup Race on the Red Sea attracted global media coverage and attendance by the world's best professional sailors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The EDITION Hotel (Marriott International)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024The Jeddah EDITION marks the debut of the EDITION brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 63-room luxury lifestyle hotel with signature restaurants curated in partnership with Chef Cédric Vongerichten. Located in the heart of Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina.
• Chef Cédric VongerichtenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Culinary partnership for EDITION Hotel signature restaurant, lobby bar, and The Den cigar lounge. Menu concepts created by the chef for multiple dining venues.
• RS SailingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2023RS Sailing provides an extensive range of boats for the JYC Academy fleet including RS Zests, RS Neos, RS Quests, RS Fevas, RS Cat 16, and RS500. The partnership supports the Kingdom's rapidly expanding sailing scene and focuses on development of the sport and growing the next generation of sailors in Saudi Arabia.
• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2023RYA accreditation ensures gold-standard training at JYC Academy with cutting-edge training methods and internationally recognized certification pathways. JYC Academy offers the largest range of RYA-accredited courses in the Kingdom, from RYA Level One up to Yacht Master Theory.
• British International School of JeddahcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023School partnership program brings students to JYC Academy for marine sports education. Over 800 children participated since January 2023. 37-week confirmed program for 2023-24 academic year. Students receive RYA Stage 1 sailing certification upon completion.
• SelacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2023Sela is the parent company behind Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina. The partnership includes consultancy services and logistical support for sailing events. Sela's SELA Marine division serves as market leader for Marina Operations, Sailing, and Marine Watersport development within the Kingdom. JYC Academy is the first facility of its kind in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Sailing FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2023MoU signed to activate cooperation between the federation and Jeddah Yacht Club. Sela provides consultancy services and logistical support for federation events. Strategic partnership established to manage races and events at JYC Marina. Federation benefits from JYC Academy educational programs for sailing skill development.
• ArsannminorOthersGolf cars and valet parking services for Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, offering unique parking and mobility experience for customers
• EVIQminorOthersElectric car charging station equipped with two 50 kW chargers, each with two charging ports, located at the marina for visitor and berth holder use
• AramcominorOthersFuel dock providing Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel and 95 Octane Petrol to marina visitors and berth holders

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jeddahyachtclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jeddah-Yacht-Club-108089305047029
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jeddahyachtclubandmarina
• Instagraminstagram.com/jeddahyachtclubandmarina
• TikToktiktok.com/@Jeddahyachtclubandmarina

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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