Shebara Resort on the Red Sea’s Sheybarah Island has been nominated for the inaugural global Architecture & Design Award by the MICHELIN Guide, highlighting its innovative approach to luxury and sustainability, according to the LinkedIn profile of the hotel’s developer, Red Sea Global (RSG).
Located in the Al Wajh Lagoon and accessible via a 30 to 45-minute boat or seaplane ride from Red Sea International Airport, Shebara is the first luxury resort fully owned and operated by RSG. The resort features a number of signature villas powered entirely by an on-site solar farm, reflecting its commitment to 100 percent renewable energy and regenerative tourism principles.
The villas themselves are architecturally distinct, characterized by mirrored orbs that hover above the waterline, blending their unique design with low-impact construction.
Shebara also offers a number of restaurants, including Mediterranean and Japanese-Nikkei cuisines. The resort is 25 km from the mainland, with diving opportunities just 30 to 40 meters from the beach at the nearby reef drop-off.
This recognition from the MICHELIN Guide underscores Shebara’s unique positioning as a luxury destination that prioritizes both environmental sustainability and a high-end, personalized guest experience. The resort represents a new direction for the region’s hospitality sector under Saudi ownership.
Shebara is among the hotels and resorts that make up the Red Sea Project, a flagship development under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan, designed to position the Kingdom as a leading destination for sustainable luxury tourism.
Covering 28,000 square kilometers along the western coastline, the project encompasses over 90 islands, desert landscapes, volcanic formations, and coral reefs. RSG has committed to powering the development entirely with renewable energy, enforcing a zero-waste-to-landfill policy, and increasing biodiversity by 30 percent by 2040.
The project aims to host 50 ultra-luxury resorts, including notable properties like Shebara, Desert Rock Resort, Six Senses Southern Dunes, and The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Nujuma. Beyond lavish accommodations, visitors can enjoy activities such as diving in untouched coral reefs, exploring cultural heritage sites, and engaging in wellness and adventure tourism. With the full development expected by 2030, the Red Sea Project is central to Saudi Arabia’s broader goal of welcoming 150 million visitors annually and diversifying the economy through tourism.
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