The Red Sea, Saudi ArabiaAl Duqm Beach
Waves Hotel
Laid-back beachfront resort
Al Duqm Beach The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
Laid-back beachfront resort
The hotel sits directly on Duqm Beach, keeping stays quiet and unhurried along the Red Sea coast.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Set just north of Umluj on King Abdullah Road, Waves Hotel faces the Red Sea with direct beach access and wide-open coastal views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Duqm Beach stretches along the shore outside, and central Umluj is a short drive down King Abdullah Road.
The rooms
Standard rooms face inland toward the mountains, while sea-view rooms and suites have balconies looking out over the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The temperature-controlled outdoor pool borders a sun deck with loungers looking straight out over the Red Sea.
The hydrotherapy suite
Segregated fifth-floor suites house an illuminated indoor whirlpool tub and a blue mosaic steam room.
The gym and sauna
Workout benches and cardio machines face the Red Sea through floor-to-ceiling glass, steps from a tiered Finnish sauna.
At the table
Dining tables look out over the beach through floor-to-ceiling glass, and canopied settings are arranged right on the sand.
How it began
Umluj native Lafi Al Faydi opened the hotel in 2022 to bring modern hospitality and jobs to his hometown.
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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.