The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Red Sea Global HospitalityFuturistic floating capsule
Mirrored stainless-steel orbs float over the turquoise lagoon like a string of pearls, reflecting the changing desert sky and sea.
“the luxury resort is instantly recognizable for its mirrored stainless-steel villas — sculptural ellipsoids that appear to hover between sea and sky...”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Cantilevered stainless-steel orbs evoke a string of pearls across the turquoise lagoon.
Remarkable
Seaplane arrivals, private infinity plunge pools, and secluded multi-bedroom island estates.
Remarkable
Guided coral reef diving and e-foiling across Al Wajh Lagoon with five restaurants.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide and AFAR.
On a private Red Sea island, Shebara’s mirrored orbs shimmer above the waterline: part architectural spectacle, part low-impact design.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set in the secluded Al Wajh Lagoon, the island is surrounded by untouched coral reefs, seagrass meadows, and resident eagle rays.
The rooms
Overwater pods feature curvilinear bed frames, automated hydraulic bars lined in red leather, and private infinity plunge pools above the reef.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged circular loungers sit inside the main infinity pool, looking straight out across the calm lagoon.
The spa
Five treatment suites open onto private terraces, and therapies include signature green caviar hammam rituals.
The gym and vitality pool
A sculpted vitality pool features hydrotherapy cascade steps, set beside a curved gym facing the water.
At the table
Five restaurants serve Mediterranean seafood and Nikkei ceviche. Open-air lounges pour botanical zero-proof cocktails by the water.
Thirty-eight mirrored orbs, akin to miniature versions of ‘The Bean’ in Chicago, appear to have landed and been repurposed as overwater villas, reflecting the sky and sea.
How it began
Architect Shaun Killa shaped the off-grid resort, which opened in 2024 powered entirely by a dedicated eleven-thousand-panel solar farm.
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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.