The Saudi Red Sea is unveiling a new frontier for ultra-luxury travel. With 1,800 kilometers of pristine coastline, untouched islands and a constellation of groundbreaking resorts, the destination is designed to captivate the world’s most discerning travellers. Beyond striking architecture and indulgent hospitality, the Saudi Red Sea introduces curated platforms: Galaxea, WAMA, and Akun, that transform the region into a playground where luxury and adventure merge seamlessly.
For international audiences encountering the Saudi Red Sea for the first time, these are not just hotels and activities – they are immersive experiences that redefine what coastal luxury can mean.
Shebara: A Futuristic Island Escape
Suspended above a shimmering lagoon on Shebara Island, Shebara Resort is unlike any resort in the world. It’s 38 stainless-steel orb villas, some floating overwater and others along the shoreline, gleam like pearls against turquoise seas. Entirely solar powered, the resort embodies Saudi’s commitment to regenerative tourism.
Guests enjoy direct access to one of the region’s healthiest coral ecosystems with diving and snorkelling curated by Galaxea. By day, the reef teems with kaleidoscopic marine life. By night, Shebara’s spa opens to the skies for signature treatments such as the Moonlight Massage, performed under the stars with meteorite-infused oils. With fine dining crafted by world-class chefs and panoramic seascapes from every villa, Shebara delivers futuristic design rooted in nature.
Desert Rock: A Desert Sanctuary Carved into Stone
Built directly into the granite mountains, Desert Rock Resort invites guests to sleep within the cliffs themselves. Its 64 villas and suites are seamlessly embedded into caves and rock faces, blending architecture with geology.
Here, Akun transforms the desert into an exclusive playground. Guests can hike hidden wadis, cycle across dramatic valleys, or take on climbing and scrambling challenges guided by expert instructors. The Adventure Valley introduces high-octane thrills like abseiling, ziplining, and Via Ferrata.
At night, Desert Rock reveals one of the clearest night skies in the world. Anchored in Saudi’s Dark Skies Initiative, the resort offers guided astronomy sessions, nocturnal hikes and private dining beneath dazzling constellations.
Six Senses Southern Dunes: Wellness Meets Heritage
Six Senses Southern Dunes blends Nabataean heritage with modern holistic living. Its 76 villas echo the desert’s rock formations, with shaded courtyards and expansive terraces.
The heart of the resort is its two-story spa, offering everything from sensory suites and meditation domes to anti-aging therapies and desert-inspired treatments. Wellness rituals are complemented by Akun’s guided desert journeys – sunrise yoga in the dunes, hiking through sandstone valleys and storytelling sessions with local artisans that bring Arabian heritage to life.
This fusion of cultural authenticity and cutting-edge wellness positions Six Senses as a sanctuary for renewal.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort: Refined Island Elegance
Located on the Ummahat Islands, the St. Regis Red Sea Resort is a showcase of refined living. Its 90 villas, set both overwater and along the beach, are paired with the legendary St. Regis butler service.
Guests can dive straight into coral reefs with Galaxea, indulge in spa journeys inspired by Arabian wellness traditions, or explore the coastline with WAMA’s paddleboarding and sailing experiences. Dining blends global gastronomy with local ingredients, offering everything from barefoot beach dinners to elegant evenings under Arabian skies.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort epitomises timeless sophistication, an icon of elegance in an untouched marine paradise.
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: Exclusivity Redefined
As the Middle East’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Nujuma sets a new global benchmark for exclusivity. Its 63 shell-inspired villas, each with private pools and butler service, offer privacy and indulgence at the highest level.
Nujuma is as much about purpose as it is about luxury. Guests can retreat to the Neyrah Spa for rituals blending desert botanicals and marine minerals, or step into the resort’s Conservation House, where Galaxea’s marine biologists guide coral restoration and reef exploration. Evenings unfold with private stargazing sessions, turning the resort into a sanctuary of both serenity and discovery.
Beyond Resorts: Immersive experiences Await
Galaxea: A Living Reef, Rediscovered
The Saudi Red Sea is home to over 500 dive sites, many untouched for centuries. Galaxea, its dedicated marine platform, ensures guests explore them with the highest environmental standards. Partnering with the Saudi Water Sports & Diving Federation and PADI International, Galaxea combines leisure with preservation.
Guests can embark on beginner-friendly snorkel tours, advanced deep dives, night dives, or wreck explorations. Conservation-led programmes allow travellers to actively participate in coral reef protection, making every dive as purposeful as it is breathtaking.
WAMA: Luxury on the Water
WAMA elevates water sports to a luxury experience. Guests can glide silently through mangrove forests on paddleboards, sail across turquoise lagoons, or embrace adrenaline with kitesurfing and flyboarding.
Each activity is carefully curated, whether it’s a first lesson or an expert-level excursion. With luxury marinas and resort beaches as the launchpads, WAMA ensures every moment on the water is both thrilling and seamless.
Akun: Adventures Across the Land
From desert valleys to coastal mountains, Akun transforms Saudi’s landscapes into immersive adventure zones. Guests can take on fat-tire biking, mountain hiking, scrambling, climbing and canyon ziplining.
At Desert Rock, Akun curates rugged exploration, while at Six Senses Southern Dunes it integrates mindful treks with wellness rituals. Whether it’s scaling cliffs or meditating in sandstone valleys, Akun offers experiences that balance adrenaline with reflection.
A New Standard of Coastal Luxury
Together, Shebara, Desert Rock, Six Senses Southern Dunes, the St. Regis Red Sea Resort, and Nujuma, paired with the experience platforms Galaxea, WAMA, and Akun to create a destination that is as indulgent as it is transformative. Guests can dive into pristine reefs, sail across turquoise waters, scale desert cliffs, and return each evening to sanctuaries of design and wellness.
For the world’s most discerning travellers, the Saudi Red Sea unveils not just resorts, but an entirely new way of experiencing ultra-luxury.