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Overview
As the first resort to open at The Red Sea in 2023, Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea presents a combination of architectural approaches that pay homage to the Nabataean heritage and majestic desert surroundings of The Red Sea, along with Six Senses’ trademark wellness formula and respect for centuries past.
This spectacular resort offers 36 guest rooms and suites, and 40 pool villas dotted in strategic locations.
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Facts
Southern Dunes is designed by renowned British architects Foster + Partners.
The villas are arranged in two lines to take advantage of the surrounding dunes.
The design pays homage to the Nabataean heritage of the majestic desert surroundings near the Red Sea coast.
The heart of the resort is the Oasis. Inspired by a desert flower, the canopy is a self-shading structure that will host vibrant activities and functions under one roof.
Guests will also enjoy the two signature restaurants, an outdoor pool, fitness center, and world-class Six Senses Spa.
The resort offers 36 rooms and suites and 40 luxury villas in five categories.
Six Senses Southern Dunes Design
Foster + Partners’ designs for Southern Dunes pays homage to the Nabataean heritage of the Red Sea coast.
The award-winning British architects chose to use materials appropriate for its desert location, and to reduce its dependence on artificial cooling. To achieve this, the designs avoid high thermal mass materials such as stone or concrete, which absorb and store heat, and instead use simple lightweight materials.
These building materials also easily construct together and were fabricated offsite to speed up the construction process, creating an incredibly energy efficient construction process.
Reservations
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea exemplifies our commitment to excellence in hospitality and environmental stewardship. Visit our booking website for detailed information.
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OUR ASSETS
Southern Dunes
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, was the first resort to open at The Red Sea and is one of two inland hotels in phase one.
Red Sea International Airport
Red Sea International Airport (RSI) opened for domestic flights in 2023, with flights from Riyadh and Jeddah. In April 2024, RSI started operating international services, with a twice weekly flight from Dubai. More overseas destinations are set to be announced.
Explore the Airport Explore the AirportLandscape Nursery
At over 1 million square meters, our Landscape Nursery is the largest in the region and part of our planet-first approach to enriching the natural environment and setting new standards in sustainable development. The nursery opened in 2020, and we have grown more than 5 million plants from a target of 30 million by 2030 for The Red Sea and Amaala.
Explore Landscape Nursery Explore Landscape NurseryDesert Rock
Set in a hidden valley and nestled between the mountains, Desert Rock is a 60-key luxury hotel where guests can immerse themselves in nature on a whole new level while offering unparalleled luxury. It is one of two inland resorts opening as part of phase one of The Red Sea destination.
Explore Desert Rock Explore Desert RockTurtle Bay Village
Turtle Bay Village opened in 2023 as a state-of-the-art residential town for Red Sea Global staff working at The Red Sea destination. Housing around 6,000 of the 14,000 employees that will eventually live there, this flourishing community also includes Turtle Bay Hotel for staff, contractors, and business guests.
Explore Turtle Bay Explore Turtle BaySheybarah Island
Sheybarah Island is home to Shebara resort, the first announced hotel to be entirely operated by Red Sea Global. A 45-minute boat ride from the coast, Sheybarah Island offers exclusivity and bliss.
Explore Sheybarah Explore SheybarahShura Island
Shura is the main hub island at The Red Sea with 11 world-class resorts, luxury marinas, an 18-hole championship golf course, entertainment, restaurants, and leisure facilities set to open in 2025. With a natural dolphin shape, the island is one of 92 in our archipelago and home to stunning vistas, incredible fauna and flora, and beautiful wildlife.
Explore Shura Explore ShuraUmmahat Islands
Ummahat is home to two of our most exclusive resorts: The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, our second hotel to open, and Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which will open in 2024. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and an abundance of coral reefs, the island offers new levels of luxury.
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Progress Timeline - Southern Dunes
Progress Timeline
RSG commences hotel construction with award of two key contracts
RSG has awarded contracts to Saudi company Al Bawani and Swiss firm Blumer Lehmann to support the development plans and structural work of its luxury hotels and resorts.
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Six Senses Announced as an Operator at The Red Sea
RSG has announced the signing of nine hotel management agreements with international hotel brands to operate resorts in the first phase of development at The Red Sea.
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Construction at Southern Dunes Resort
Check out this time-lapse video showing progress at our Southern Dunes resort at #TheRedSea where 876 workers are close to completing 1 million hours of work with 150 pieces of equipment on site.
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Southern Dunes
#TheRedSea's Southern Dunes Resort has 29 of 40 villa steel super-structures erected by Albawani. The resort will be operated by Six Senses and with 36 rooms in a central oasis hotel will have a total of 76 keys. #LeadingTheWay
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Progress at The Red Sea's Southern Dunes
Structures at our 76-key Six Senses Southern Dunes are close to completion & internal finishes are progressing well. Paying homage to the Nabataean heritage of its majestic desert surroundings, this sensational resort will be among the first hotels to open at #TheRedSea.
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