Raffles, The Red Sea officially opened its doors on 14 October 2026 on Shura Island, Saudi Arabia, with 121 guestrooms, 14 suites and 33 private villas.
The property offers five dining venues, a dedicated spa and access to the island's wider leisure facilities. Its accommodation mix is particularly noteworthy: alongside traditional hotel rooms, guests can choose larger residences designed for longer stays and group travel.
The Stay
For guests travelling with family or friends, the 33 private villas provide considerably more space. Part of Raffles Residences The Red Sea, these range from one to four bedrooms, with private pools and indoor-outdoor living areas.
The residences were designed by Foster + Partners, with interiors by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel.
Guests can choose between lagoon-facing and Red Sea-facing accommodation, making the view an important consideration when booking.
Where to eat
The resort is home to five distinct dining venues, each offering its own unique culinary experience and atmosphere.
Ni'ma focuses on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, while Siparaja explores Singaporean flavours inspired by Peranakan heritage.
For pastries and lighter refreshments, Anbara combines French pâtisserie with Arabian influences.
El Nay serves Pan-Arabic bites by the sea, while the Pool Bar & Grill offers a more casual option for guests spending the day outdoors.
The range is useful for visitors planning a multi-night stay: there are distinct options for a more substantial restaurant meal, casual poolside dining and something lighter during the day.
Beyond the Rooms: Wellness, Leisure and Island Experiences
Beyond its accommodation and dining experiences, Raffles offers a range of wellness and recreational facilities, while its location on Shura Island places guests within easy reach of the destination's wider attractions.
The resort's dedicated wellness sanctuary features seven indoor treatment rooms, a vitality pool, a traditional hammam and an outdoor lap pool. Treatments draw inspiration from the Red Sea and Arabian Desert, with signature experiences including the Red Sea Pearl Ritual, a bath infused with pearl powder, marine collagen and seaweed, and the Arabian Sleep Wrap, which combines desert clay, chamomile and valerian root.
Guests can also enjoy traditional hammam treatments by Maroc Maroc and facials by Swiss Perfection, with selected experiences available in the privacy of their room or villa.
For those seeking a more active stay, the resort features a padel court, watersports and a 270-square-metre fitness centre. Beyond the hotel grounds, Shura Island is home to a marina, retail area and Shura Links, Saudi Arabia's first island golf course.
Designed by Brian Curley, the 18-hole, par-72 course winds through mangroves, dunes and the Red Sea coastline. Raffles' golf experience includes transport to the club and a buggy or trolley, with a nine-hole option also available through the wider destination.
Accessible via Red Sea International Airport, the resort combines the privacy of a beachfront retreat with access to a wider island destination.
