Travelers seeking a Red Sea Riviera getaway will soon have a new accommodation option. Rixos Hotels signed a deal to open its largest all-inclusive resort on Egypt’s Red Sea shores. The Rixos Hurghada Makadi Bay will offer more than 1,600 guestrooms.

The property intends to take over an existing beachfront property to open in 2020 under the Rixos brand. Located on a secluded Red Sea bay south of Hurghada, this locale is popular for family travel, golfing and scuba diving.

The resort designs include expansive villas, a large spa, fitness facilities, kids clubs, a waterpark, a beach lounge, a conference center and restaurants.

“This marks a pivotal moment in the growth story of our brand, bringing to market our largest resort globally and offering our most comprehensive range of facilities and unique and dynamic entertainment experiences yet,” said Fettah Tamince, founder and chairman, Rixos Hotels.

“Our vision is to transform Makadi Bay into the leading leisure and entertainment destination on the Red Sea and in this respect, the Rixos brand, with its successful one-of-a-kind hospitality concept and proven expertise operating in Egypt’s resort market, makes strategic sense. It’s the perfect fit,” added Mahmoud El-Sayed Moussa El-Sharkawy, CEO, Eastern Company for Investment and Tourism Development, a partner for the project.

The renovations are split into two stages, with only the first stage scheduled for completion for the 2020 opening. When the first phase of construction is complete and the property opens, it will offer 850 guestrooms, 12 food and beverage outlets, the beach lounge, a spa, a waterpark and kids clubs.