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Overview
The Ummahat Islands are home to two of our most exclusive resorts: St. Regis Red Sea Resort, which opened in January 2024, and Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which opened in May 2024.
Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and an abundance of thriving coral reefs, the islands’ guests can experience new levels of luxury, marrying the very best of The Red Sea with the incredible natural beauty of the Red Sea coast.
St. Regis Red Sea Resort offers 90 overwater and beachfront villas while Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers 82 one-to-four-bedroom villas.
Facts - Ummahat Islands
Facts
St. Regis Red Sea Resort, Keys: 90 - Designed by: Kengo Kuma
Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Keys: 63 - Designed by: Foster + Partners
Both resorts are a 30-minute seaplane flight from Red Sea International Airport (RSI) or a 30-minute drive and a one-hour boat ride from RSI
The St. Regis is open and includes outdoor pools, a high-tech fitness center, The St. Regis Spa, and a Children’s Club, alongside exceptional fine dining
The Ritz-Carlton opened in May 2024
Surrounded by a pristine coral reef, Ummahat Islands feature white sandy beaches and lush gardens
UMMAHAT ISLANDS HIGHLIGHTS
UMMAHAT ISLANDS HIGHLIGHTS
The St Regis Red Sea Resort
The St Regis Red Sea combines the very best of this luxury brand with the incredible beauty of the Red Sea. A rich environment for leisure time, the resort offers a collection of 90 one- to four-bedroom overwater and beachfront villas. Each spacious villa features a private sundeck and pool.
Visit Red Sea BookingsNujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty and designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers a luxurious escape to the unexpected: a private and transformative travel experience centered around human connection and brought together by unique elements of the local culture, heritage, and environment.
Red Sea Global appoints Blumer Lehmann for the timber construction
Red Sea Global (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.
Read MoreUmmahat Islands Design
The spectacular natural setting and rich cultural history of the region has shaped the design of the St. Regis Red Sea Resort, with materials inspired by the elements of the pristine island being used throughout.
Designed by world-renowned architects Kengo Kuma, the hotel’s roofs are curved to create a harmonious relationship with the ground, while the island villas emulate surrounding sand dunes.
Similarly, the overwater ‘coral villas’ have a spiraled form that provides 360-degree views of the stunning turquoise sea.
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Ummahat Islands
Ummahat is home to The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, our second hotel to open, and Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which will open in Q2 2024.
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.
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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 ShuraSouthern 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.
Explore Southern Dunes Explore Southern DunesUmmahat Island Milestones
Project milestones
RSG Identifies Optimum Location of Overwater Assets
RSG has shared details of an activity to identify the location of its overwater assets around four key islands at the destination.
Read more Read moreRSG 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.
Read more Read moreBringing Ummahat Island to life with Blumer Lehmann
Watch leading timber construction company Blumer Lehmann in Switzerland as they use off-site manufacturing techniques to assemble the beach villas, spa and fitness building, and restaurants for our Ummahat Island resort at #TheRedSea
Watch video Watch videoConstruction Progress at Ummahat Islands
Work is well underway with the two resorts on Ummahat Islands. To date, more than 85 off-site manufactured beach & overwater villas have been fabricated and assembled on site. Combined these resorts will offer 172 hotel keys. #LeadingTheWay
Watch video Watch videoProgress on Ummahat Island
Watch to see Ummahat Island come to life #TheRedSea, as we prepare to welcome guests next year. It will be home to two resorts: St. Regis Red Sea Resort, designed by Kengo Kuma, and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, designed by Foster Partners.
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