New Opening: Raffles The Red Sea

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has just opened Raffles The Red Sea, located on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia. 

The hotel opens as Shura Island is developing as a luxury tourism destination. In the past year, other new hotels have included Hilton’s Miraval The Red Sea and IHG Hotels & Resorts’ InterContinental The Red Sea Resort.  

Accor’s Raffles The Red Sea, sister property to Fairmont The Red Sea, features 121 guestrooms, 14 suites, and 33 private pool villas. All guests enjoy the brand’s signature Butler Service, and there are five restaurants and lounges throughout. 

“Set within one of the world’s most remarkable marine environments, the resort brings the distinctive character of Raffles to a new and compelling destination in the Kingdom,” said Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels & Resorts. “From highly personalized service, delivered through the intuitive care of our butlers, to the comfort and privacy of residential-style accommodations, every element is designed to create a stay that is both inspiring and unmistakably Raffles.” 

The resort’s accommodations have private terraces opening to either lagoon or sea views. Interiors have light-filled interiors, layered textures, and coastal color palettes. For dining, the resort offers an array of cuisine from Asian to Eastern Mediterranean to Arabian Peninsula specialties. 

Raffles The Red Sea offers cultural programming guided by a dedicated Raffles Curator. In the future, the resort will also debut Raffles Spa & Wellness, an adults pool, and dedicated children’s and teen’s centers. 

“Our aim is to give guests the freedom to find their own rhythm on the island,” said Charles Saliba, Managing Director, Raffles The Red Sea and Fairmont The Red Sea. “A day might begin on the water, move into the spa, end over dinner by the sea, or unfold more quietly through art, storytelling and time together. The experience is designed to feel personal, unhurried, and connected to the place.”