Raffles The Red Sea

Shura Island, Saudi Arabia. Raffles, Accor

Opened: 2026
Type: Resort
Operator: Accor

Opened in 2026.

Raffles The Red Sea announced its debut on 14 October 2026, on the northwestern shores of Shura Island between a lagoon and the open sea, as part of Foster + Partners' Coral Bloom masterplan. The hotel's own page still carries an Opening Soon caption.

The resort has 121 guestrooms, 14 suites and 33 private pool villas, each opening onto a terrace of its own, many on the lagoon or beachfront. Butler Service covers every room, suite and villa.

The release names five restaurants and lounges. Ni'ma serves Eastern Mediterranean dishes for sharing, Siparaja is a contemporary expression of Raffles' Singaporean roots, El Nay has Pan-Arabic mezze, Saudi tea and shisha, Anbara is for afternoon tea at the water's edge, and the Pool Bar is for families. The release says dining will debut in phases, with the specialty restaurants and bar at a later stage. Raffles Spa & Wellness, with seven treatment rooms, a hammam, sauna and steam facilities and a vitality pool, and the adults' pool follow in a future phase. The gym, padel and water sports are listed as available in the meantime.

Guests reach the island from Red Sea International Airport by electric vehicle across the 3.3-kilometre Shura crossing.

"is excited to announce the debut of Raffles The Red Sea"

The operator's words, read on its own page and last checked 31 October 2026.

raffles.com

Rooms 121 guestrooms, 14 suites and 33 private pool villas Source
Rooms 121 guest rooms, 14 suites and 33 pool villas, each opening onto a terrace of its own, many on the lagoon or beachfront. Source
Villas 33 private pool villas. Raffles' Butler Service covers every room, suite and villa. Source
Setting On the northwestern shores of Shura Island, between a lagoon and the open sea, as part of Foster + Partners' Coral Bloom masterplan. Source
Address Shura Island, The Red Sea, Tabuk 12382, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Source
Getting there From Red Sea International Airport by electric vehicle across the 3.3-kilometre Shura crossing. Source
Dining Five restaurants and lounges. Ni'ma serves Eastern Mediterranean dishes for sharing throughout the day. Siparaja is a contemporary expression of Raffles' Singaporean roots. El Nay offers Pan-Arabic mezze, Saudi tea, artisanal coffee and shisha. Anbara gives afternoon tea an Arabian inflection at the water's edge. The Pool Bar is a relaxed setting for families. The release says the specialty restaurants and bar are set to welcome guests at a later stage. Source
Bar El Nay is a Pan-Arabic bar and shisha lounge. The Pool Bar serves relaxed, easygoing fare for families. Source
Spa Raffles Spa & Wellness, planned for a future phase, will have seven treatment rooms, a hammam, sauna and steam facilities and a vitality pool, with in-room and private rituals. Source
Pool An outdoor lap pool and a vitality pool come with the spa, and an adults' pool follows, all in a future phase. Source
Activities In the meantime, the gym, padel and water sports. On Shura Island: Shura Links, Saudi Arabia's first 18-hole island golf course; the marina and Marina Village; WAMA water sports; Galaxea diving and marine discovery; Akun land activities. A dedicated Raffles Curator leads cultural programming. Children's and teens' centres open at a later stage. Source

The hotel page still has an Opening Soon caption, but the 14 October 2026 release announces the debut.

Photo: Accor. Terrace at Raffles The Red Sea

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