Shura Island to begin welcoming guests soon says Red Sea Global
This milestone marks a major achievement for RSG, as it aligns with Vision 2030’s aspirations for national transformation and economic diversification
Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the first resorts and attractions on Shura Island will commence welcoming guests in the coming weeks. The first properties available to buy on the island were announced earlier this year and will be ready for handover at the end of 2025, the developer said.
Phase one of the launch will feature the introduction of SLS, EDITION, and InterContinental hotels, as well as Shura Links, Saudi Arabia’s inaugural island golf course. This milestone marks an achievement for RSG, as it aligns with Vision 2030’s aspirations for national transformation and economic diversification, benefiting the people of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it showcases the potential of regenerative tourism, the firm said.
“As the heart of The Red Sea, Shura Island represents everything Red Sea Global stands for: bold ambition, deep respect for nature, and a commitment to redefining tourism in Saudi Arabia and beyond. With the soft opening of Shura in the coming weeks, we move closer to achieving our mission to set new standards in regenerative tourism, while realising Vision 2030,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.
Shura Island will eventually be home to 11 resorts, all of which will open across the next few months. When fully complete, the island will offer guests access to natural landscapes, amenities, food and beverage, retail, signature experiences and cultural programming, making it the leading tourism destination, the statement said.
The resorts that will welcome their first guests in the coming weeks, SLS Red Sea, The Red Sea EDITION, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort. Guests can either arrive by boat to the island’s marina or by electric vehicle across the 3.3km Shura crossing including Saudi Arabia’s longest internal bridge.
Looking ahead, the remaining eight resorts are on track to open in the coming months. This includes, Faena; Fairmont; Four Seasons; Grand Hyatt; Jumeirah; Miraval; Raffles; and Rosewood. The overarching design concept, developed by architects Foster + Partners, is known as ‘Coral Bloom’ due to the inspiration the surrounding coral reefs give to the architecture, RSG explained.
The resorts on Shura have been conceived to blend with the island’s environment. The development is engineered to minimise environmental impact and maximise energy efficiency. For instance, the rest of The Red Sea, Shura is entirely powered by renewable energy.
Shura Links will also open in September, offering a golfing experience that combines challenge, design, and sustainability. As Saudi Arabia’s first island golf course, Shura Links offers views and a course designed to blend natural desert landscapes with lush fairways, the firm noted.
Sustainability is said to be a key focus, with innovative water management and eco-friendly practices integral to its design and operation. The course is designed to be accessible from all Shura Island resorts, and is available to guests and residents from all other resorts at The Red Sea.
