The world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destination.
The Red Sea
Overview
The destination welcomed its first guests in 2023 with the opening of Six Senses Southern Dunes. This was followed in 2024 by The St. Regis Red Sea Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, alongside the launch of Turtle Bay Hotel – a self-operated property serving staff and business visitors.
Later in 2024, Red Sea Global introduced its first owned and operated resorts with the opening of Shebara and Desert Rock, each offering distinctive, design-led experiences shaped by their natural surroundings.
In 2025, the destination entered a new phase with the opening of Shura Island, its first three resorts, and the Shura Links Golf Course.
In early 2026, the destination expanded its offering with the launch of Adrena – an adventure and entertainment district.
More resorts, experiences, and residential communities will continue to open through 2026 and beyond, further establishing The Red Sea as a living model of regenerative tourism in action.
Key Facts
The Red Sea is our flagship regenerative tourism destination, built to showcase the harmony between luxury and sustainability.
28,000km²
Total area including more than 90 islands
50
Total hotels planned by 2030.
400
Residential homes across Laheq and Shura islands.
30%
Targeted net conservation benefit by 2040
70
Flights a week to Red Sea International Airport (RSI)
760,000
Solar panels powering entire destination
From Pristine Nature to the Frontiers of Regeneration
The Red Sea
The Heart of The Red Sea
Shura Island
The heart of The Red Sea, home to 11 luxury resorts, the Shura Links Golf Club, and a marina designed by Foster + Partners.
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Ummahat and Sheybarah Island
Island sanctuaries showcasing overwater villas, coral restoration programs, and solar-powered operations.
Resorts
Southern Dunes and Desert Rock
Two landmark inland resorts celebrating the desert’s raw beauty through design that blends seamlessly with its environment.
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Laheq Island
A new residential island concept centered on The Ring, an architectural masterpiece encircling a natural lagoon and white-sand beaches.
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Shura Residences
Limited-edition villas and branded residences set within The Red Sea’s main resort hub.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Red Sea International Airport (RSI)
A global gateway connecting guests directly to Saudi Arabia’s west coast, designed for efficiency, comfort, and environmental performance.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Red Sea Academy & School
Providing world-class education and vocational training to prepare future tourism and hospitality leaders.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Red Sea Hospital
Delivering advanced medical care to residents, guests, and workers across the destination.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Solar Fields & Battery Storage
One of the world’s largest off-grid renewable energy systems, supplying The Red Sea with 100% clean power day and night.
Sustainability & Regeneration
The Red Sea goes beyond sustainability to actively restore and enhance natural ecosystems. Development is limited to less than 1% of the destination’s total area, and visitor numbers are capped at 1 million per year to protect its biodiversity.
Through renewable energy, zero-waste initiatives, and large-scale coral and mangrove restoration, The Red Sea demonstrates how tourism can become a force for regeneration, leaving nature better than we found it.
NEXT DESTINATION
Thuwal Private Retreat
Developed and operated by Red Sea Global, this ultra-private island redefines exclusivity in the Red Sea
FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions about The Red Sea destination and its development.
The Red Sea destination stretches across 28,000km² on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, between the towns of Umluj and Al Wajh.
The destination will feature 50 hotels in total, offering around 8,000 keys. 16 resorts will open by the end of Phase One.
The Red Sea is the world’s largest destination powered entirely by off-grid renewable energy, supported by one of the world’s biggest battery storage systems. Development is limited to less than 1% of the total area.
Regenerative tourism means restoring the environment and enriching local communities through every aspect of development and operation — leaving nature better than before.
Visitors can fly directly to Red Sea International Airport (RSI), which welcomes regular domestic and international flights.
Guests can enjoy diving and marine adventures, desert expeditions, wellness retreats, and world-class dining — all within pristine natural settings.
Get in touch
To learn more about Red Sea Global, please get in touch.
