HOT HOTELS OPENING IN SAUDI IN 2026
From dreamy dune escapes to exclusive island paradises, Saudi is set to continue its reputation for unparalleled hospitality into 2026.
The need for accommodation is more than ever: Saudi welcomed 91 million tourists between Jan and September 2025, marking 4% YOY growth, and with increased flight routes from the UK and an ever-growing list of sport and entertainment events to draw travellers this will continue to grow.
Well on the way to achieve ambitions to launch a total of 320,000 keys in the next five years as part of Vision 2030, we have curated some of the most exciting launches to take place in the new year.
Beachside Bliss: Newly opened from the Saudi Red Sea
Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA: June 2026
One of the most anticipated openings on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, Four Seasons Resort and Residences AMAALA brings a new benchmark for ultra-luxury wellness and hospitality to the Kingdom’s northwestern shoreline. Set amid rolling hills and secluded seaside coves, the resort has been designed as an intimate sanctuary where holistic wellbeing, privacy, and cultural discovery take centre stage. Guests from now can enjoy transformative spa experiences, tailored health and fitness programmes, a sublime swimmable beach, five pools, and six open-air dining venues overlooking the Red Sea. Blending palatial architecture, lush natural gardens, and the warm hospitality of Hijazi culture, Four Seasons AMAALA offers a deeply restorative escape in one of the region’s most extraordinary coastal settings.
Four Seasons Resort, The Red Sea at Shura Island: June 2026
Recently opened in June of this year Four Seasons Resort, The Red Sea at Shura Island is set on the picture-perfect shores of Shura Island. Bringing the brand’s legendary service and understated luxury to one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting new island destinations. Fringed by turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs, the resort offers an elegant collection of rooms, suites and private villas designed to resemble ancient trade caravans, a nod back to Saudi's mercantile past. Contemporary architecture draws inspiration from the natural beauty of the Red Sea, with expansive terraces, sea-facing pools and serene wellness spaces creating a sense of total escape. Guests can expect a collection of world-class dining concepts, a lavish spa, family-friendly experiences and curated marine adventures.
Miraval The Red Sea, Shura Island: May 2026
Freshly opened in May, Miraval The Red Sea marks a landmark moment for luxury wellness in the region, bringing one of the world’s most celebrated wellbeing brands to Saudi Arabia for the very first time. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Shura Island’s pristine southern shoreline, this highly anticipated debut introduces Miraval’s renowned approach to mindful living, immersive experiences, and transformative retreats to the Red Sea’s extraordinary natural landscape. Known for pioneering mind-body retreats (beloved by Oprah Winfrey), Miraval stands out for inventive, ritual-style treatments, a phone-free serenity ethos, and immersive, nature-rooted wellbeing experiences. The property will feature 180 luxurious rooms, suites, and villas, alongside dedicated mindfulness centres for art, yoga, and fitness. Guests can enjoy immersive culinary concepts including Rosemary, Palm Court Café, the Life in Balance Culinary Kitchen, and Sensory Herb Gardens. A rich program of activities, from Bedouin storytelling and Arabic perfume making to stargazing, Saudi coffee rituals, and coastal ecology, will bring this global standard of wellness to a setting which is unmistakably Saudi.
Cosmopolitan glamour meets endless sea views in Jeddah...
Raffles Jeddah: June
Raffles Jeddah brings the brand’s signature blend of refined glamour and discreet luxury to the Red Sea coastline. The hotel's contemporary design draws inspiration from the local Hejazi architecture found in the nearby Historic District, with the mashRabiya screens found on these ancient houses recreated to suit the scale and modernity of the new opening. Elegant rooms and suites boast sweeping sea views, alongside expansive wellness facilities, including a Moroccan Spa, and multiple dining concepts showcasing both international fine dining and elevated Saudi flavours. As with all Raffles properties, personalised butler service will sit at the heart of the guest experience. Positioned moments from Jeddah’s cultural landmarks, waterfront promenades and Jeddah Historic District, Raffles Jeddah will stand out as a sophisticated retreat which marries Red Sea relaxation with the city’s rich mercantile and cultural legacy.
