The Red Sea Edition resort opens on Saudi's Shura Island

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The Edition Red Sea exterior

The Red Sea Edition has opened on Shura Island, becoming the first resort to welcome guests to the heart of Saudi Arabia’s pioneering regenerative tourism project.

The launch marks the second Edition property in the Kingdom, following its successful brand debut in Jeddah last year.

Set along pristine white sands on Saudi Arabia’s western coastline, the property is accessed via Red Sea International Airport, with guests crossing the 3.3km Shura Bridge – the nation’s longest internal bridge – by road before arriving on the island.

Developed by Red Sea Global in partnership with Marriott International, the resort reflects Edition’s ethos of curating “highly personalised” spaces in harmony with their environment.

The Red Sea Edition beach

Architects Rockwell Group have crafted The Edition’s low-lying stone and wooden pavilions to blend seamlessly with the native landscape, utilising rammed earth, coral stone floors, natural oak and soft textiles inspired by the region’s canyons, reefs and dunes.

There are 240 contemporary guest rooms, including 53 one- and two-bedroom suites, complemented by a private beach, outdoor pools, a spa and gym, multiple lounges and an array of sea- and pool-front dining venues.

The Red Sea Edition guest room

Menus are influenced by both international and local flavours, with a wellness-focused approach using seasonal ingredients and clean preparations.

Sustainability is woven into every aspect of the resort, with the island powered entirely by renewable energy produced by Red Sea Global’s solar farm.

Commenting on the opening, Tony Coveney, Area General Manager for Marriott Luxury Group, The Red Sea, said: “We are poised to redefine luxury hospitality in the region through world-class facilities and the distinctive Edition style and sophistication in our service offering.”

Qatar Airways to launch flights to The Red Sea in Saudi

Saudi Arabia opens first island golf

The Red Sea Edition is the first of three resorts scheduled to open on Shura Island in the coming months, with SLS The Red Sea and InterContinental The Red Sea Resort set to debut soon.

Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s first 18-hole island golf course, is now open and taking bookings, with several marinas and lifestyle offerings in the pipeline.

Once complete, the island will feature 11 luxury resorts, branded residences, retail offerings and a marina, including properties from Faena, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Grand Hyatt, Jumeirah, Miraval, Raffles and Rosewood.

Just 25 minutes from Red Sea International Airport, Shura Island is part of an untouched archipelago surrounded by the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef, coral gardens and thriving marine ecosystems.

Qatar Airways has started direct flights to airport, three times a week, and there are direct services from Dubai, Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam.

For more information, visit the-red-sea-edition and redseaglobal.com/shura-island