The Red Sea Saudi Arabia
An exquisite destination
Welcome to The Red Sea, a pioneering luxury tourism destination situated on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. With its own dedicated airport, The Red Sea is at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa and is within 8 hours flying from 85% of the global population.
The Red Sea is a geographically diverse destination surrounded by the world’s fourth-largest barrier coral reef system and mangrove forests. The destination spans over 28,000-square-kilometers with an archipelago of more than 90 untouched islands, dormant volcanos, sweeping desert dunes, mountain canyons and historical and cultural sites. The Red Sea is a sanctuary for the discerning traveler and due to its coastal location, you will be able to enjoy life changing experiences all year round ranging from island getaways to mountain retreats and desert adventures.
Enjoy cherished transformative experiences in this largely unexplored part of the world, with the comfort of knowing that everything we do has regeneration at its heart – because sustainability is no longer enough.
The Red Sea will be the world’s largest tourism destination powered 100% by renewable energy, with no connection to the national grid. All our energy needs will be sourced from solar power.
Arrive in Style to our Spectacular Resorts
A unique range of spectacular resorts designed and operated by leading international brands has been crafted together to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience especially tailored for you.
There are 16 world-class resorts opening in the first phase of The Red Sea. These include 11 resorts on hub island Shura, two resorts on the Ummahat islands, one resort on Sheybarah Island, and two inland resorts at Desert Rock and Southern Dunes. The first three resorts will start welcoming guests in 2023. These are Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea. The rest of the resorts will open in 2024.
The iconic Red Sea International Airport (RSI) will make the destination accessible to travelers from around the globe. It will provide you with a luxury and seamless experience. The eco-friendly design seeks to create a smart, innovative and luxurious journey through the spacious, green, and contact-less terminal.
Upon your arrival, you will be using electric sustainable vehicles to move around the destination travelling in electric cars, boats and seaplanes.
A paradisiacal crossroad of land and sea
When have you ever spent your holiday within a desert rock mountain, or on top of a range of sweeping sand dunes, or in an overwater villa surrounded by a turquoise sea teeming with an abundance of flora and fauna—all at the same destination? This is The Red Sea.
Here you will find peaceful retreats emerging from the face of the mountain, simply travelling through the area you will unveil a visual feast of colors, shapes and formations that will stir your imagination and awaken your inner explorer.
Discover pristine islands, seemingly floating in the sea’s mesmerizing shades of blue and green. An experience to savor for the rest of your life.
Our landscapes are as varied as they are breath-taking. The Red Sea is a paradisiacal crossroad of land and sea where the rich history of exploration and wonder is lived as much as it is made.
Immersive experiences
Offering a diverse array of seamless personalized experiences, The Red Sea experiences are as varied as its scenery, authentic and enriching, respectful of ancient culture, discovering new territories, offering unique experiences in a safe, secure and bespoke manner.
A cultural backdrop of natural simplicity providing enriching escapes with a boutique twist, served up as a smorgasbord of adventure and exploration: secret spots, hidden gems, and unforgettable moments. Whether above or below the sealine we embrace the spirit of adventure.
Divers will be delighted to experience an underwater world like nowhere else and explore a range of exceptional sites around the lagoon. Other marine activities include sailing among secluded islands and touring coral and mangrove farms by kayak. Enjoy transformative experiences such as hiking through dramatic canyons and mountains or biking through dormant volcanic lava fields. Discover trails off the beaten track in the sweeping dunes and camp under the Milky Way as the ancient Nabateans did, marveling at the majesty of the night sky in what will become the world’s largest accredited Dark Sky Reserve.
