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Shebara Resort: a string of steel on the Red Sea
Suspended above a turquoise lagoon, the 73 futuristic spheres of the Shebara Resort seem to float between sea and sky. The first 100% renewable resort in Saudi Arabia, this low-environmental-impact address on the island of Sheybarah has established itself as an icon of new-generation tourism.
Shebara Resort, 3 key points to remember
- Sculpted by the Killa Design studio (responsible for Dubai's Museum of the Future), Shebara's polished steel orbs form a constellation of floating architectures off the coast of Saudi Arabia, on a private island in the Red Sea. Invisible at times, so much so that they reflect the nuances of the water and sky, these 73 high-tech cocoons offer a fabulous hotel experience between seascapes and hushed interiors with infinity pools and sea views. The luxurious complex boasts an upscale offering designed for well-being and relaxation. There's a mineral spa carved into the sand, a state-of-the-art fitness center, two main pools, a kids' club and five restaurants with Mediterranean, international and Japanese influences. More active guests can enjoy padel courts, e-foil excursions or diving in the nearby reefs.
- Shebara is an eco-responsible feat. Built without disturbing the surrounding ecosystems of the island in Tabuk province - coral reefs, mangroves, turtle beaches - the design hotel runs entirely on solar energy. A photovoltaic farm supplies the site, which also produces its own fresh water through desalination. With no single-use plastics, zero waste and widespread recycling, Shebara embodies luxury without a footprint, designed to last.
- The latest of Red Sea Global's projects, the eco-responsible hotel opened in November 2024, marking a turning point in the kingdom's tourism vision and writing a new chapter for Saudi Arabia. Accessible from the Red Sea International Airport, the resort attracts curious travelers and design enthusiasts, who can nevertheless afford to shell out close to €3,000 for a night. In the evening, its restaurants come alive, its spas open out onto the open sea and private boats moor on the horizon. The future of travel is being invented here.
Shebara Resort in pictures
The stainless steel villa-orbs seem to levitate above the crystal-clear waters
Each villa has its own infinity pool facing the infinite
The Shebara Resort has two main pools: an adults-only pool and a family pool
The interior's flowing lines follow the curve of the horizon
The heavenly hotel offers a choice of 5 waterside restaurants
At sunset, Shebara becomes a glittering mirage
Shebara Resort
The Red Sea Destination, Saudi Arabia
73 villas, from €2,700 per night
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