Everything opening this year at Saudi Arabia's The Red Sea - in pictures


  • Saudi Arabia's The Red Sea is opening this year, with three hotels, a new airport and traveller experiences on offer. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Saudi Arabia's The Red Sea is opening this year, with three hotels, a new airport and traveller experiences on offer. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The sprawling destination is spread across desert dunes, mountain canyons, dormant volcanoes and ancient heritage sites. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The sprawling destination is spread across desert dunes, mountain canyons, dormant volcanoes and ancient heritage sites. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • It comprises 90 islands, 22 of which are being developed for tourists. Photo: Red Sea Global
    It comprises 90 islands, 22 of which are being developed for tourists. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The destination is home to the world's fourth-largest coral reef system. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The destination is home to the world's fourth-largest coral reef system. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Marine life at The Red Sea is second-to-none and great care has been taken to ensure local inhabitants are not unduly disturbed. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Marine life at The Red Sea is second-to-none and great care has been taken to ensure local inhabitants are not unduly disturbed. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Six Senses Southern Dunes will be one of the first three hotels to welcome guests at The Red Sea. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Six Senses Southern Dunes will be one of the first three hotels to welcome guests at The Red Sea. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The eco-friendly resort is set where the sand dunes meet the mountains. Photo: Foster+Partners
    The eco-friendly resort is set where the sand dunes meet the mountains. Photo: Foster+Partners
  • A swimming pool overlooking the valley at Six Senses Southern Dunes. Photo: Foster+Partners
    A swimming pool overlooking the valley at Six Senses Southern Dunes. Photo: Foster+Partners
  • The new Red Sea Airport will welcome travellers this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The new Red Sea Airport will welcome travellers this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The Red Sea Airport will welcome flights from Jeddah and Riyadh this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
    The Red Sea Airport will welcome flights from Jeddah and Riyadh this summer. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Travellers visiting The Red Sea can try hiking, biking, yoga, diving and much more. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Travellers visiting The Red Sea can try hiking, biking, yoga, diving and much more. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • A hawksbill turtle in the Red Sea. Travellers will be able to enjoy amazing underwater adventures. Photo: Red Sea Global
    A hawksbill turtle in the Red Sea. Travellers will be able to enjoy amazing underwater adventures. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Mountain canyons at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Red Sea Global
    Mountain canyons at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • One of the first hotels opening at The Red Sea is the kingdom's first St Regis Resort. Photo: Red Sea Global
    One of the first hotels opening at The Red Sea is the kingdom's first St Regis Resort. Photo: Red Sea Global
  • The ultra-luxury resort will be located on a private island Photo: Red Sea Global
    The ultra-luxury resort will be located on a private island Photo: Red Sea Global
  • Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will welcome some of the first travellers to The Red Sea. Photo: Marriott International
    Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will welcome some of the first travellers to The Red Sea. Photo: Marriott International
  • Progress is underway at Ummahat islands Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, with the hotel opening in Q2. Photo: John Pagano / Twitter
    Progress is underway at Ummahat islands Nujuma, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, with the hotel opening in Q2. Photo: John Pagano / Twitter