Marriott's Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will make its debut in the Middle East with a property off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
When it opens in 2023, Nujuma will form part of The Red Sea Project, a mega-development taking shape off the west coast.
Blending indigenous design and highly personalised services, Nujuma joins an exclusive collection of five Ritz-Carlton Reserves worldwide. It will be located on a collection of pristine private islands in the Red Sea’s Blue Hole atoll.
Accommodation will be offered in 63 one- to four-bedroom water and beach villas, complemented by a spa, swimming pools, multiple culinary venues, a retail area and a range of other leisure facilities, including a conservation centre.
The property will also offer 18 Ritz-Carlton Reserve branded residences.
“We are thrilled to bring our most luxurious brand, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and its exemplary experience to the Middle East,” said Jerome Briet, chief development officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.
“Perfectly situated on one of the most anticipated regenerative tourism projects in the world, the resort will blend seclusion and sophistication to provide a highly personalised luxury escape.”
Reserve properties are found in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
“I am excited to welcome Ritz-Carlton Reserve into the fold of our luxury collection of brands for The Red Sea,” says John Pagano, chief executive at The Red Sea Development Company.
“Around the world, Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties are synonymous with providing unique luxury experiences and creating personalised meaningful escapes, underpinned by a commitment to sustainable practices. As we inch closer to opening our first resorts early next year, this world-class brand is sure to excite and entice future guests.”
The Red Sea Project is a tourism venture covering 28,000 square kilometres, of which less than one per cent will be developed. It encapsulates an archipelago of more than 90 untouched natural islands, as well as dormant volcanoes, desert dunes, mountains and wadis, and more than 1,600 cultural heritage sites.
All the hotels opening at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea — in pictures:
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Grand Hyatt The Red Sea is part of phase one of the mega-tourism project in Saudi Arabia. All photos: The Red Sea Development Company -
SLS Red Sea will welcome guests to Shaura Island in early 2023. -
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is scheduled to open in 2023. Photo: Marriott International -
The St Regis Red Sea Resort will be located on a private island and offer travellers a Maldivian-style experience. -
Eco-friendly mountain resort Desert Rock was the first hotel to be announced for Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project. -
The Red Sea Edition on the island of Shaura will be designed to reflect the best of the location's cultural and social environment. -
Six Senses Southern Dunes will be one of the first hotels to open at the destination. -
The first Raffles resort in the kingdom, Raffles Red Sea, promises a nature-focused stay. -
The InterContinental Resort Red Sea will have sea-facing rooms and direct beach access. -
Jumeirah's hotel at the Red Sea will have open-plan suites with views of the pristine shorelines. -
Fairmont Red Sea is a luxury family-friendly hotel with a focus on wellness and nature. -
Hyatt-owned Miraval The Red Sea will be home to the region's largest spa. Photo: Hyatt -
Playa Hotels & Resorts has also announced it will open a luxury all-inclusive property on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea. Photo: Playa Hotels & Resorts / Facebook
