From desert retreats to private island escapes, these are the luxury hotels shaping Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Red Sea destination.
The Red Sea Project is one of the most exciting mega projects in Saudi Arabia. With Indian Ocean-worthy resorts, an ambitious regenerative tourism project, and lush landscapes, it promises to be one of the most glorious getaways in the region. Plus, guests don’t have long to wait to check into these luxurious Red Sea resorts, as several are already accepting visitors.
The Red Sea Project is expected to span 28,000 kilometres of islands, beaches, deserts, mountains, and even volcanoes, and to be a leading eco-luxury destination. Its plan is to have no waste sent to landfill or single-use plastic, and to be 100 per cent carbon neutral. Plus, the Red Sea International Airport is in the works, so you can soon land in the megaproject. Here are all of the Red Sea resorts confirmed for the Red Sea Project.
Desert Rock Resort
Desert Rock Resort boasts a spectacular setting, as it is situated within the desert cliffs. The hotel includes 50 villas and 10 suites, plus a fitness centre, lagoon oasis, and restaurants. The property features rock-hewn rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, private pools, and modern furnishings. The project also aims to protect and preserve the environment. Adventurous guests can explore the desert through activities like climbing, abseiling, and guided cultural hikes, while families can enjoy tailored excursions and nature walks.
Where: Desert Rock Resort, Umluj, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.desertrock.sa
Four Seasons Resort The Red Sea
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island is now accepting reservations. Designed by Foster + Partners, the Saudi Arabian resort will feature 149 rooms and suites with views of the Red Sea’s beaches and clear waters. Guests can look forward to six restaurants and lounges, a spa with a hammam, tennis courts, three outdoor pools, meeting spaces and a marine discovery centre. Families are well catered for with Kids For All Seasons and dedicated family and adults-only beaches, while activities include diving among the coral reefs. The resort is part of Red Sea Global’s growing eco-luxury destination.
Where: Four Seasons Resort & Residences Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.fourseasons.com
InterContinental Resort Red Sea
InterContinental Resort Red Sea promises a captivating experience for guests seeking a luxurious getaway. With 178 rooms and 32 suites, each featuring breathtaking sea views and direct beach access, guests can wake up to the sound of waves and feel the sand between their toes. The resort features an array of amenities, including five dining venues and a design inspired by the surrounding coral reefs. Multiple swimming pools offer refreshing aquatic experiences, while a state-of-the-art spa and health club provide opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Where: InterContinental Resort Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.ihg.com
Miraval The Red Sea
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island as the wellness brand’s first resort outside the United States. Set between desert, sea and mangroves, the adults-only retreat will feature 180 guestrooms, suites and villas designed by Foster + Partners, with interiors by Rockwell Group. Guests can create tailored itineraries spanning spa therapies, Arabic calligraphy, desert stargazing, kayaking, paddleboarding and mindful workshops. The 40,000-square-foot Life in Balance Spa will offer 39 treatment rooms, hammam rituals and restorative therapies. Dining includes Rosemary, Palm Court Café, Coral Cove and the Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen.
GO: Visit www.miravalresorts.com for more information.
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is out of this world. Designed by Foster and Partners, the architecture looks as if it has landed from outer space. The site features sweeping, shell-inspired architecture and interiors crafted from natural materials in calming sea- and sand-toned hues. The hotel boasts 63 solar-powered one- to three-bedroom villas. Built over the water, it gives off Maldives vibes in the Red Sea. The superb spa features sea-facing treatment rooms, outdoor treatment cabins, pools, a hammam, and a fitness centre, while the Galaxea and Wama clubs offer water activities in an untouched part of the world. Fittingly, Nujuma means “stars” in Arabic, as this truly is a star hotel for spending the Eid Al Adha holidays.
Where: Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Ummahat Islands, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.ritzcarlton.com
Shebara Resort
Few places in the world push the boundaries of hospitality quite like Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Red Sea Project, and Shebara Resort is a prime example of its visionary ethos. This ultra-futuristic destination is where the natural world fuses seamlessly with cutting-edge design. An ultra-luxe sanctuary for the elite traveller, it brings Maldives-style living to the Middle East. The resort comprises 73 keys, spanning beach and overwater villas. The interiors blend natural colours with modern aesthetics, perfectly complementing the floating bowl-shaped infinity pools and private terraces with panoramic views. The island offers a selection of five high-end restaurants inspired by global culinary traditions, while placing a strong emphasis on local, sustainably sourced ingredients.
Where: Shebara Resort, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: https://shebara.sa
Six Senses Southern Dunes
Six Senses Southern Dunes’ palette is filled with layers of sand beige, warm browns, and the greens of trees and herb gardens. It’s the kind of design that makes your problems feel proportionally smaller in the face of the magnificence around you, encouraging you to breathe a little deeper. The spa is the real jewel. Beyond its serene treatment rooms and hammams, the facility features a spin studio, an aerial yoga suite, and even a meditation dome. If you’re curious about the future of wellness, you’ll also find biohacking stations, cold plunge pools, and infrared salt saunas that blend ancient rituals with modern science. Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, also hosts stargazing sessions for the Eid Al Adha holidays.
Where: Six Senses Southern Dunes, Umluj, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.sixsenses.com
SLS The Red Sea
SLS The Red Sea occupies a prime spot on Shura Island, with an opening scheduled for November. Backed by Ennismore, the resort is designed to blend into its surroundings while offering unmatched comfort and sophistication. Designed by Foster + Partners, the single-storey property embodies a “coral bloom” concept, drawing inspiration directly from nature. The resort will feature 150 rooms, suites, and villas, including 15 signature pool villas designed for privacy and indulgence. Days revolve around a pristine white-sand beach and a see-and-be-seen pool scene, backed by five restaurants and bars, a luxurious Ciel Spa, a modern fitness centre, an outdoor cinema, and dedicated clubs for kids and teens.
Where: SLS Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: https://slshotels.com
The Red Sea EDITION
The Red Sea EDITION brings EDITION’s polished, design-forward energy to Shura Island, pairing island seclusion with a distinctly social sense of luxury. The resort features 240 rooms and 53 suites, many with plunge pools and sweeping sea views, plus a private beach, an infinity pool, and a watersports centre that makes the most of its spectacular setting. Wellness is a serious draw, with a custom spa offering Omorovicza rituals, plunge pools, saunas and a 24-hour fitness centre with reformer Pilates and sunrise sessions. Dining is equally strong, spanning Central, Jiwa Terrace, the Lobby and the Indonesian-inspired Jiwa Beach Club, making it one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting resort stays.
Where: The Red Sea EDITION, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.editionhotels.com
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
The St. Regis brand is renowned for its luxury living, sabrage, and signature butler services, all of which have been elevated at this new waterfront resort in Saudi Arabia. A luxurious haven of enduring elegance, The St. Regis Red Sea features 90 overwater and beachfront villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms, each offering spacious layouts and a private pool. The MICHELIN-worthy dining options include the superb degustation menu at Tilina, while Gishiki 45 offers a modern izakaya experience. The St. Regis Spa is a large complex in the island’s centre, inspired by the local Saudi culture. With separate areas for men and women, the spa utilises gold-infused AMRA skincare products throughout its series of signature treatments, which include massages featuring gold and platinum stones.
Where: The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, Ummahat Islands, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.marriott.com
Coming Soon
Faena Red Sea Resort
If it’s good enough for Beyoncé, it’s good enough for us. The luxury hospitality brand Faena is an A-list favourite and has announced that Faena Red Sea Resort will be located on Shura Island in the Red Sea. The resort creates one-of-a-kind hospitality experiences which combine the best of wellness, entertainment, art and dining. The venue includes 150 suites and villas, each with its own private pool and ocean views. Plus, six restaurants, a holistic healing house, a South American-inspired spa, an 18-hole golf course, a marina and yacht club, the nightlife venue The Living Room, art exhibitions and upmarket retail.
Where: Faena Red Sea Resort, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.faena.com
Fairmont The Red Sea
Prepare for a golf lover’s paradise with the opening of Fairmont The Red Sea. This stunning property will feature an 18-hole championship golf course, making it a haven for golf enthusiasts. With 200 luxurious rooms, Fairmont The Red Sea will provide guests with unparalleled comfort and sophistication. Indulge in the exquisite culinary offerings across seven restaurants, some of which are situated overwater. The spa will offer a sanctuary of relaxation and rejuvenation, while guests can also visit the Greenhouse, an innovative concept that combines sustainability and horticulture.
Where: Fairmont The Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.fairmont.com
Grand Hyatt The Red Sea
Grand Hyatt Red Sea is set to open on Shura Island, becoming the largest resort within the Red Sea destination. Located close to Red Sea International Airport, the property will feature 430 guestrooms and suites, with views of the sea or island landscapes. Its design takes inspiration from coral formations, blending into the natural surroundings. Guests can look forward to a selection of dining venues, outdoor pools, a fitness centre, marina, meeting and event spaces, and access to an 18-hole golf course. Marking the second Grand Hyatt property in Saudi Arabia, the resort promises a luxury base for exploring the Red Sea.
Where: Grand Hyatt The Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.hyatt.com
Jumeirah The Red Sea
Jumeirah The Red Sea will bring the Dubai-born hospitality brand to Shura Island, one of the key hubs within Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination. Set amid coastal landscapes, the resort is expected to feature 79 rooms, 48 suites and 32 private beachfront villas, combining island living with Jumeirah’s signature approach to service. Guests will have access to dining venues, family-friendly facilities and Talise Spa, with treatments inspired by the Red Sea setting. The property will also place visitors close to Shura Island’s wider attractions, including beaches, water activities, The Village, the marina and Shura Links golf course.
Where: Jumeriah The Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.jumeirah.com
Raffles The Red Sea
Raffles The Red Sea will bring the storied luxury brand to Shura Island, Saudi Arabia’s emerging Red Sea destination. Opening in late 2026, the resort will feature 121 rooms, 14 suites and 33 villas, each with private terraces and views across the lagoon or beachfront. Guests can look forward to Raffles Butler Service, five culinary venues, a signature Raffles Spa, and cultural and wellness programming inspired by the surrounding sea, shore and Saudi heritage. Positioned on the northwestern edge of Shura Island, the resort will offer a serene base for exploring beaches, marine life, island dining, the marina and Shura Links golf course.
Where: Raffles The Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.raffles.com
Rosewood Red Sea
Rosewood Red Sea will bring the brand’s refined sense of place to Shura Island, placing guests close to the destination’s marina, yacht club, retail and dining village, and 18-hole championship golf course. The resort will feature 149 rooms and suites, alongside three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and an Asaya wellness offering. Designed for beachfront relaxation and immersive island living, the property will balance Rosewood’s residential-style hospitality with the natural beauty of Saudi Arabia’s west coast. As part of The Red Sea’s first phase, it will add another high-profile name to the Kingdom’s growing luxury hospitality landscape.
Where: Rosewood The Red Sea, Shura Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Contact: www.rosewoodhotels.com