The Red Sea, Saudi ArabiaUmmahat Islands
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
Sculpted lagoon showpiece
Ummahat Islands The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Opened
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottSculpted lagoon showpiece
Organic timber pavilions spiral across a remote desert island, running entirely on solar power in the Al Wajh Lagoon.
“Nujuma and St. Regis occupy private islands that are a five-minute boat ride apart, and they have cocoon-like overwater bungalows…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Curved timber pavilions and spiraling boardwalks shaped like sand dunes and shells.
Remarkable
Dedicated butler service attends ninety standalone villas equipped with private plunge pools.
Remarkable
Private island waters host electric sea scooters, reef diving, and coral excursions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Middle East
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
A 25-minute seaplane from the Saudi mainland delivers you to something startlingly serene.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Untouched coral reefs surround the island, which is reached only by a chartered boat or a 25-minute seaplane flight.
The rooms
Overwater Coral villas sit directly above the reef, with private plunge pools and sundecks angled toward the sunset.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The lagoon infinity pool looks out over the beach, and the fitness room is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass.
The spa
Outdoor treatment rooms open to private decks with soaking tubs, offering Royal hammam rituals and AMRA caviar facials.
Restaurant
Gishiki 45
This Japanese restaurant serves sushi and specialty wagyu across a timber deck and beside a textured teal bar.
The resort's 90 villas feel like deserted island hideaways, with private pools and furnished sun decks that blend the indoors and outdoors to stunning effect.
At the table
Overwater grills at Tilina overlook the lagoon, and beachfront Nesma serves Levantine dishes under woven fabric canopies.
How it began
The property opened in 2024 as the Red Sea's first private island, built from prefabricated timber to reduce environmental impact.
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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.