Jubail, Saudi ArabiaAl Huwaylat
InterContinental Al Jubail Resort
Beachfront Gulf resort
Al Huwaylat Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Opened
1986
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGBeachfront Gulf resort
The resort trades Jubail's industrial bustle for an active coastal playground, with tennis courts, mini-golf, and calm Gulf shallows.
What it’s good at
Notable
Thirty-four coastal acres offer private sailing excursions and beach horseback riding.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
InterContinental Al Jubail blends the scale of a city hotel with the ease of a beachfront resort.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a private Arabian Gulf beach across thirty-four acres in Al Jubail, apart from the city.
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The rooms
Rooms have hardwood floors, and wide windows look out across landscaped palm gardens toward the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Paved decking and palm trees surround the outdoor pool, where striped loungers sit beneath white parasols.
The health club
The health club holds cardio and weight equipment, and includes dedicated steam and sauna rooms.
At the table
Rotunda serves meals under vaulted arches opening to the garden, and The Ranch prepares Tex-Mex dinners.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.