You will soon be able to check into three stunning resorts on Shura Island
Iconic brands SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental are preparing to welcome their first guests to the heart of The Red Sea
New resorts and attractions are set to open soon at the luxury Shura Island, the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination.
Designed by Foster + Partners under the ‘Coral Bloom’ concept, the dolphin-shaped archipelago features luxury resorts, residences, a yacht marina, a retail and dining village, various entertainment venues, a wellness complex, and leisure facilities.
SLS The Red Sea
Phase one of the launch includes the debut of SLS The Red Sea, The Red Sea EDITION, and InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, along with Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course.
Renowned for its daring interiors and lively social environments, SLS offers its distinct style and a vibrant mix of natural splendour to Shura Island. Featuring 150 luxurious rooms and villas, including beachfront and overwater options, SLS The Red Sea provides curated cultural, wellness, and leisure experiences.
The Red Sea EDITION
At The Red Sea EDITION, guests can look forward to a sanctuary of modern luxury and island tranquillity. The 240-key property includes 53 suites, a world-class spa, various dining options, and access to water sports and golf. The Red Sea EDITION is the brand’s second outpost in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort is a five-star barefoot luxury escape with 178 rooms and 32 suites, five dining venues, a spa, event spaces, and a design inspired by the surrounding coral reefs.
InterContinental The Red Sea Resort
Also opening in the coming weeks is Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first 18-hole island golf course, designed by Brian Curley and managed by Golf Saudi.
Blending natural desert landscapes with lush fairways, the course offers sweeping marina views, waterfront holes, and a stunning clubhouse.
Shura Links Clubhouse
When complete, Shura Island will be home to 11 world-class resorts spread across its crescent-shaped shores, each tucked between pockets of white sand and turquoise lagoons.
According to Red Sea Global, Shura Island’s remaining eight resorts – Faena, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, Jumeirah, Miraval, Raffles and Rosewood – are on track to open in the coming months.
Alongside its resorts, Shura Island will feature a selection of exclusive homes available for private ownership, with first handovers scheduled by the end of 2025. Residents will enjoy access to all the island’s entertainment, as well as its pristine beaches and azure waters, while also benefiting from seamless connectivity to the wider destination and iconic resorts.
Getting to Shura Island
Guests will first arrive via Red Sea International Airport, which already serves domestic and international routes, with Qatar Airways adding direct flights starting next month.
From there, guests can either hop on a boat to the island’s marina or take the electric vehicle across the stunning 3.3-kilometre Shura crossing, including Saudi Arabia’s longest internal bridge.
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