Luxury Residences at The Red Sea’s Shura Island
There is a place along the western edge of Saudi Arabia where the land gives way to sea so gently that it feels less like a boundary and more like a deep exhale. Here, nestled between the mangroves and the reef-speckled waters of the Red Sea, a new chapter of coastal living is unfolding. The Red Sea Residences—an ambitious, multi-branded collection of homes—is quietly welcoming its first residents across Shura Island and Ummahat, offering not only architecture of extraordinary calibre, but a lifestyle rooted in wellbeing, design, and environmental stewardship.
It is a destination crafted with intention, where architecture doesn’t simply sit on the land—it converses with it. Every villa, every terrace, every path carved into the sand tells a story of respect: for nature, for culture, and for craft. The globally celebrated firm Foster + Partners has curated the masterplan with a gentle hand, designing homes that embrace the surrounding beauty rather than overshadow it. Whether overlooking the marina, poised along the golf course, or tucked discreetly into the curves of a private island, each residence is designed to preserve privacy, foster connection, and embrace the rhythm of the sea.
At the heart of this burgeoning destination is Shura Island, home to 11 luxury resorts, a signature golf course, a lively retail promenade, and a marina laced with yachts and catamarans. It’s the sort of place where time moves to the rhythm of the tide. Here, residential offerings are as diverse as the landscape.
The Four Seasons Private Residences unfold with understated grace along the shoreline and greens. With interiors by Goddard Littlefair, these three- to five-bedroom villas draw inspiration from the desert and the sea—minimalist yet warm, modern yet deeply rooted in the natural palette of the region. Shared resort-style amenities, from the state-of-the-art spa to curated dining, ensure each day ends with ease and elegance.
Further along the island, the Jumeirah Residences invite residents to step into a lifestyle defined by serenity and precision. Designed by Champalimaud, the 32 waterfront homes offer private infinity pools and open-plan interiors that flow seamlessly into the sea breeze. Here, the emphasis is on a deep sensory connection to place—panoramic views, soft textures, and curated wellness rituals at Talise Spa.
For those seeking something quieter still, Miraval Residences represents a retreat into balance. With just 20 villas and a holistic wellness ethos, the homes are designed for introspection and renewal. The largest spa on the island offers everything from Naga Thai massage to salt inhalation therapy—an invitation to live fully, slowly, and well.
Meanwhile, the SLS Residences, with bold interiors by Lissoni & Partners, lean into the playful side of luxury. These homes are expressive, contemporary, and unabashedly social. With access to SLS’s signature F&B concepts, a kids’ club, and wellness facilities, the residences offer an ideal mix of community and seclusion for young families and global creatives.
At the water’s edge, the Shura Marina Residences form Red Sea Global’s first branded apartment offering. Each unit offers panoramic views over the marina and easy access to Michelin-starred dining. These are homes built for the modern voyager—convenient, connected, and quietly elegant.
Accessible only by seaplane or private charter, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residence, sits on Ummahat Island—arguably the most exclusive address in the Red Sea portfolio. With only 21 super prime villas, the experience here is refined to its purest form: barefoot luxury, quiet grandeur, and a service ethos drawn from the very best of Ritz-Carlton’s traditions.
These residences do not shout. They whisper, gently. The kind of place where days unfold in salt air and soft light, where residents can stargaze in silence or sip tea to the rhythm of distant waves.The Red Sea Residences is more than a property investment—it’s a shift in perspective. A place where modern life slows down and expands, where nature is not just a backdrop but a co-creator. Residents enjoy curated experiences from wellness-focused escapades with Miraval, to coral reef dives with Galaxea, or paddleboarding excursions led by WAMAthrough ancient mangrove forests.
As for connectivity, the newly built Red Sea International Airport offers direct access to the world, making this secluded paradise surprisingly within reach. Yet once here, the feeling is one of complete escape.Sustainability is not a side note—it is central. Powered entirely by renewable energy and grounded in conservation-first principles, The Red Sea is a living case study in regenerative tourism. Every home is part of a larger story: one of preservation, of reverence, and of long-term value—both personal and planetary.
With five resorts already open and 450 residences scheduled for delivery by the end of the year, this once-quiet coastline is emerging as one of the world’s most refined lifestyle destinations. Yet even in its growth, The Red Sea remains intimate, rooted, and timeless.In a world moving faster than ever, this place offers a rare promise: to return to rhythm. To live by the sea. To be part of something lasting.
For more information, visit redseaglobal.com.
