Rosewood has signed a management agreement with the Red Sea Development Company for a new luxury resort in Saudi Arabia.

Located along Saudi Arabia’s west coast on Shura Island, the new Rosewood hotel will open as part of phase one of the multi-complex Red Sea development.

The Red Sea destination, located 550 km north of Jeddah, will comprise of a marina, yacht club, numerous hotels, commercial retail and dining options, as well as an 18-hole championship golf course.

Rosewood Red Sea. Click to enlarge.Rosewood Red Sea
“Rosewood’s philosophy to reflect the local culture and spirit of a destination in its offering will tempt visitors to explore the rich heritage and unsurpassed natural beauty of this undiscovered, unique region,” said John Pagano, CEO at The Red Sea Development Company. “Rosewood Red Sea is set to meet the increasing demand for exclusive, personalized experiences that dovetail with the natural environment, and we look forward to welcoming guests to the resort.”

The Rosewood Red Sea will feature 149 guest rooms and suites, three restaurants, two lounges, event pavilions, a spa with seven treatment rooms, a gym, two movement studios and a yoga pavilion.

Encompassing 22 islands and five inland sites by the time it completes in 2030, The Red Sea destination will be home to a luxury and upper-upscale segment composed of mono-island resorts, beach resorts, centralized island-hubs, and inland resorts in the desert and mountains.

The area will be served by the Red Sea International Airport which is scheduled to welcome its first flight by the end of 2022.

“It is our great pleasure to announce our expansion in the Middle East, adding Rosewood Red Sea to Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning cultural movement,” said Sonia Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. “Rosewood’s presence in The Red Sea destination will mark a transformational time for the brand as the project looks to set new standards and support Saudi Arabia emerge as a top global tourism destination.”
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