Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans for a new 149-key resort on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, home to a marina and yacht club, commercial retail and dining options, and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Opening on the west coast of the island within phase one of the multi-complex The Red Sea Project, the development will comprise three restaurants, two lounges, a signature Manor Club and a central hub with authentic eateries. The hotel is also set to include event pavilions and Asaya, Rosewood’s integrative well-being concept consisting of seven treatment rooms, a gym, two movement studios and a yoga pavilion.

“It is our great pleasure to announce our expansion in the Middle East, adding Rosewood Red Sea to Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning cultural movement,” says Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group. “Rosewood’s presence in The Red Sea will mark a transformational time for the brand as the project looks to set new standards in sustainable development and support Saudi Arabia emerge as a top global tourism destination.”

John Pagano, CEO at The Red Sea Development Company, comments: “We are delighted to partner with Rosewood to establish its ultra-luxury brand on our hub island. Rosewood’s philosophy to reflect the local culture and spirit of a destination in its offering will tempt visitors to explore the rich heritage and unsurpassed natural beauty of this undiscovered, unique region. Rosewood Red Sea is set to meet the increasing demand for exclusive, personalised experiences that dovetail with the natural environment.”

Encompassing 22 islands and five inland sites by the time it completes in 2030, The Red Sea destination will be home to a luxury and upper-upscale segment made up of mono-island resorts, beach resorts, centralised island-hubs, and inland resorts in the desert and mountains. The destination is located 550km north of Jeddah, though a new Red Sea International Airport will welcome its first flight by the end of 2022.