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