Edition has revealed its second property in Saudi Arabia with the opening of The Red Sea Edition, following the brand’s debut in Jeddah last year.
Located on Shura Island, the main island of The Red Sea Project, the property is positioning itself as the premiere hotel to launch on the island, embodying Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
The Red Sea Edition has been conceived by Rockwell Group, with a design philosophy that finds new expression where architecture and landscape engage in a constant dialogue between rock, sand and sea. A palette of earth walls, coral stone floors, natural oak and soft textiles echo canyons, coral reefs and sand dunes.
The hotel unfolds at the end of a palm-lined driveway as a series of low stone and wooden pavilions perched on white sand beachfront. Each pavilion features custom rooftops shaped to resemble coral formations, while indoor-outdoor transitions frame views of the Red Sea or the island’s golf course.
The lobby area features floor-to-ceiling windows and wide, open doors, while the arrival pavilion is sculpted from warm rammed earth and natural oak designed to reflect the canyon walls found in Saudi’s deserts. The edges are softened by delicate textiles, greenery and a ceramic chandelier.
The property showcases 240 elegantly designed guestrooms, including 53 one- and two-bedroom suites, outdoor pools, a spa and gym, as well as lounges, sea- and pool-front dining and signature restaurants.
Designed with an intimate scale, the rooms and suites embrace a quiet sophistication reflecting the softness and simplicity of the shoreline, each combining coral stone flooring, natural oak detailing, neutral hues and residential-style furnishings.
The hotel’s event spaces – totalling more than 1,000m2, including a grand ballroom that accommodates up to 500 guests – feature versatile venues with views of the Red Sea.
At the spa and gym, natural light is filtered through timber screens and softened by coral stone, while a recovery dome houses a suite of immersive hydrothermal experiences, including an infrared sauna, bio sauna, heated stone loungers, a snow shower and a lymphatic shower.
The Red Sea Edition is the result of a collaboration between Marriott International, Edition Hotels and Red Sea Global (RSG). RSG’s vision underpins every detail of the resort, from its 100% solar-powered infrastructure to its integration within one of the world’s most ecologically ambitious hospitality projects.
“The opening of The Red Sea Edition marks a significant milestone in the brand’s continued growth across the region and deepens its commitment to delivering experiences that transcend conventional luxury,” says George Fleck, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Edition.
“As our second property in Saudi Arabia, this resort embodies the Edition ethos of crafting highly personalised spaces that feel attuned to their environment. Edition remains committed to redefining luxury through authenticity, contemporary design and the brand’s signature intuitive service to create a destination that truly resonates with today’s discerning traveller.”
