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Gelato made on-site with local flavours. Katy Gillett / The National
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Six Senses Southern Dunes is located in The Red Sea development in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Six Senses
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The rooms, suites and villas have generously sized bathtubs from which you can enjoy dune-filled views. Photo: Six Senses
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A communal seating area in the Oasis. Katy Gillett / The National
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The main communal pool area. Katy Gillett / The National
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Watch the sunset from the terrace of Al Sarab fine-dining restaurant. Katy Gillett / The National
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Bariya is the all-day dining restaurant. Katy Gillett / The National
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Delicately flavoured foul is on offer for breakfast. Katy Gillett / The National
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Home-made juices and kombuchas are available at breakfast. Katy Gillett / The National
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The Merkaz kitchen holds chef's table dinners and cooking workshops. Katy Gillett / The National
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The resort's plant-based chef Ayse Aktan conducts cooking lessons at Merkaz restaurant. Katy Gillett / The National
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A gluten-free, vegan chocolate cake created by chef Ayse Aktan. Katy Gillett / The National
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Guests can learn to make recycled paper, beeswax wraps, miswak and henna at The Earth Lab. Photo: Six Senses
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Custom-built homes for the resident felines at the Earth Lab. Katy Gillett / The National
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Learn to make body and facial scrubs at the Alchemy Bar at Six Senses Spa. Katy Gillett / The National
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The Six Senses Spa's treatment rooms included scenic terraces. Katy Gillett / The National
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Couples can relax together on this spa terrace. Katy Gillett / The National
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There is an on-site barber shop and hairdressers. Katy Gillett / The National
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The kids' club is full of sustainable toys and furniture. Katy Gillett / The National
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Beat on the drums at the heart of the Oasis. Katy Gillett / The National
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A handmade Monopoly board in the Community Lounge. Katy Gillett / The National
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Gelato made on-site with local flavours. Katy Gillett / The National
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Six Senses Southern Dunes is located in The Red Sea development in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Six Senses
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The rooms, suites and villas have generously sized bathtubs from which you can enjoy dune-filled views. Photo: Six Senses
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A communal seating area in the Oasis. Katy Gillett / The National
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The main communal pool area. Katy Gillett / The National
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Watch the sunset from the terrace of Al Sarab fine-dining restaurant. Katy Gillett / The National
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Bariya is the all-day dining restaurant. Katy Gillett / The National
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Delicately flavoured foul is on offer for breakfast. Katy Gillett / The National
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Home-made juices and kombuchas are available at breakfast. Katy Gillett / The National
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The Merkaz kitchen holds chef's table dinners and cooking workshops. Katy Gillett / The National
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The resort's plant-based chef Ayse Aktan conducts cooking lessons at Merkaz restaurant. Katy Gillett / The National
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A gluten-free, vegan chocolate cake created by chef Ayse Aktan. Katy Gillett / The National
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Guests can learn to make recycled paper, beeswax wraps, miswak and henna at The Earth Lab. Photo: Six Senses
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Custom-built homes for the resident felines at the Earth Lab. Katy Gillett / The National
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Learn to make body and facial scrubs at the Alchemy Bar at Six Senses Spa. Katy Gillett / The National
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The Six Senses Spa's treatment rooms included scenic terraces. Katy Gillett / The National
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Couples can relax together on this spa terrace. Katy Gillett / The National
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There is an on-site barber shop and hairdressers. Katy Gillett / The National
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The kids' club is full of sustainable toys and furniture. Katy Gillett / The National
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Beat on the drums at the heart of the Oasis. Katy Gillett / The National
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A handmade Monopoly board in the Community Lounge. Katy Gillett / The National
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Gelato made on-site with local flavours. Katy Gillett / The National
Six Senses Southern Dunes offers serenity in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea - Hotel Insider
The first hotel to open in the kingdom's megaproject has a lot of hype to live up to
Katy Gillett
13 February, 2024
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