Fantastic hotels coming to the Red Sea destination

Here are all the great new hotels opening at the Red Sea destination in 2023 and 2024…

The endless allure of the diverse terrain of the Red Sea, from dormant volcanoes to enchanting deserts, sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. The Red Sea destination is expected to become a global tourist destination.

Currently, only 1% of the Red Sea tourist destination is developed, taking into account sustainability standards to ensure minimal impact on the Red Sea ecosystem. By 2030, the Red Sea will have around 50 hotels, 8,000 rooms, up to 1,000 residential properties and an international airport.

Let’s take a look at all the hotels opening so far in the Red Sea destination.

Six Senses Resort

Six Senses Hotel & Resort is set to open in the first half of 2023. A landmark for the brand in Saudi Arabia, this resort is nestled in the desert mountains and valleys. In true Six Senses style, it is designed to pay homage to the local landscape, with an emphasis on health, wellness and ecotourism. The 76-room resort is divided between 36 rooms in the main building, and a collection of 40 villas ranging in size from one to four bedrooms that are strategically located over the peaks to offer panoramic views of the beautiful landscape. The unique design of the villas – inspired by the surrounding sand dunes. Each villa will have an open-plan bedroom and living area, and an outdoor terrace so guests can reconnect with nature.

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Its stars, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve

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The St. Regis Red Sea Hotel

The St. Regis is one of three hotels set to open its doors in 2023, located on a private island within the Mothers of Sheikh Islands archipelago. It will open next to the Ritz-Carlton Reserve this summer. It features 90 villas – some of which float over the water – and signature restaurants, as well as an outdoor pool, spa and a lively kids’ club with Maldivian charm.

Red Sea Edition

Luxury Edition Hotels will open its second hotel in Saudi Arabia on Shura Island. The Red Sea edition will join the Jeddah edition. The Jeddah edition is expected to start welcoming guests in the summer of 2023, while the Red Sea edition will open its doors next year and invite guests to book accommodation in one of the 240 rooms and suites ranging in size from up to three bedrooms. There will also be two signature restaurants, a separate bar, a beach bar, a fitness center, swimming pools and a spa. As is typical for the brand, everything will reflect the cultural influence of the site, from the design to the culinary offerings.

Red Sea Vienna

One of about 10 new hotels that will open in 2024 on Shura Island, also known as Coral Bloom, is the resort Faina from the USA. Five-star luxury Viennese resorts are known for their opulent design, luxury amenities, impeccable service and 1950s-inspired Art Deco appeal. Faina Red Sea Resort offers the most spacious hotel units, to include each hotel suite and all its 150 villas with a private pool and sea views, and the Executive Suite, which has an area of ​​84 square meters, is designed to provide absolute privacy to visitors.

Grand Hyatt

Grand Hyatt Red Sea will be the second Grand Hyatt hotel in the Kingdom and the largest to open in the first phase of the Red Sea project. The family-friendly resort offers 430 keys with a mix of spacious rooms and suites. The hotel will have first-class dining and entertainment facilities, including a marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and access to a private beach. The Grand Hyatt Red Sea Hotel also features a beautiful architectural design that looks like coral flowers in the sea from above, similar to the design of the Red Sea project.

Intercontinental Red Sea Hotel

Shura Island will welcome the 210-room InterContinental Red Sea Resort in 2024. Each of the ocean-view rooms at the InterContinental Resort will have beach access, allowing guests to step out onto the sands of the Red Sea from their balcony. The resort will feature seven different restaurants, infinity pools, recreational facilities, a spa, health club and meeting and event spaces.

Jumeirah Red Sea

The upcoming Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts in Dubai will arrive in the Kingdom with the opening of a hotel in Mecca in 2023, and will follow with Jumeirah Red Sea in early 2024. While we don’t know many details about this luxury resort, it will have 159 rooms, and will be added to the list of new hotels in Shura Island. Where luxury living, fine dining and luxury await you.

Miraval Hotel Red Sea

With a strong focus on health and wellness, Miraval Hotels & Resorts has become an industry leader in the US – and for its first spa trip outside America, the brand is heading to Saudi Arabia. Miraval Red Sea is one of a number of ultra-luxury brands to debut in the first phase of the stunning Red Sea development, and will welcome guests to a luxurious 180-room spa. The range of residences ranges from guest rooms and suites to one to four bedroom villas, all spread over a sprawling 3 million square foot plot. Inspired by the natural beauty and unique topography of the Red Sea, Miraval Red Sea promises to promote moments of “awakening, relaxation and meditation”. A major attraction is the Life in Balance Spa, which will be the largest in the Red Sea, with 39 treatment rooms, a mangrove promenade, walkways and workshop spaces. In addition to offering a selection of Miraval’s most sought-after signature spa treatments and experiences, the spa will introduce ground-breaking new treatments, destination-inspired experiences and a range of innovative wellness programs that pay tribute to the rich local culture and heritage of the middle east

Fairmont Red Sea

The Fairmont Red Sea hotel is adjacent to the 18-hole Al Kun Golf Course, reflecting the close connection between the Fairmont brand and its world-class golf offerings. In addition to 200 guest rooms, meeting rooms of 2,000 square meters, and a spa. The resort will also include a cluster of seven restaurants. Perhaps most interestingly, the dining experiences will include restaurants over the water with breathtaking ocean views.

Raffles Red Sea

What could be more beautiful than a stay at a nature-focused Raffles resort amidst beautifully landscaped gardens? The hotel will open its doors on Shura Island in 2024. As with all Raffles Hotels & Resorts in the world, Raffles Red Sea will set new standards for personalized and luxurious hospitality. In addition to a choice of 200 spacious rooms and suites, the resort will offer six dining and beverage venues and a beach club, with a full spa and 565 square meters of spacious meeting space. The hotel will also offer experiences for nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, cultural explorers and wellness seekers, all part of the highly personalized experience the hotel tailors for well-traveled guests.

Red Sea Rosewood

As Rosewood hotels continue to expand across the Kingdom, Rosewood Red Sea will open its doors in 2024 and welcome guests to 149 luxurious rooms and suites. The food and beverage offering will include three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and a wellness centre. Additional recreational spaces will also include event suites, Rosewood’s integrated luxury concept consisting of seven treatment rooms, a gym, studios and a yoga pavilion.

SLS Red Sea

The SLS hotel brand will continue its expansion in the Middle East in 2024 with the opening of the SLS Hotel Red Sea. The luxury hotel will have 150 hotel rooms covering an area of ​​800,000 square meters, including 12 suites and 15 villas ranging from one to four bedrooms and with private pools. Other features include the luxurious Ciel Spa, expansive event spaces, a state-of-the-art fitness center and elevated swimming pools. Dining experiences will be equally impressive. Guests can look forward to the best of the hotel brand’s culinary and mixology experiences, including Seabird, Fi’lia and Floating World.

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