Inside The Red Sea’s ultra-luxury Desert Rock Resort

The spectacular setting is located in the desert cliffs.

The Red Sea is one of the most stunning megaprojects in Saudi Arabia, and it has just got more impressive. The development has unveiled images of the soon-to-open Desert Rock Resort, an ultra-luxury hotel in the mountains, and we are buzzing with excitement. 

Desert Rock Resort boasts a spectacular setting, as it is situated within the desert cliffs. The hotel offers 50 villas and 10 rooms—all built into the rock with unobstructed views of the dramatic desert landscape. Plus, there will be an on-site fitness centre, lagoon oasis, and restaurants. The recently released images reveal rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, private pools, and modern furnishings. The project aims to protect and preserve the environment and is currently scheduled to open later this year. 

A recent LinkedIn post from Josh Pagano, CEO at Red Sea Global, reads: “Desert Rock at night is a sight to behold! We’re counting down the days until we open this unique resort embedded within mountains on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. Blending seamlessly with the landscape, Desert Rock offers 50 villas and 10 rooms — all built into the rock with unobstructed views of the dramatic desert landscape. Our specially designed lighting ensures that guests can enjoy the beauty of the starry sky without impacting the nocturnal environment.”

Chad Oppenheim, founder of Oppenheim Architecture, explained: “Desert Rock is one of the most dramatic desert landscapes in the world, which is why we wanted to use the architecture as a way to honour and respect it. By utilising natural materials and integrating the resort into the rock, guests can connect physically with the destination and experience Saudi Arabia’s stunning, natural beauty.

The Red Sea Project is expected to cover 28,000 kilometres of islands, beaches, deserts, mountains and even volcanos and be a leading destination for eco-luxury. The plan is to have no waste-to-landfill or single-use plastic and be 100 per cent carbon neutral. Three resorts are already open and operating, including Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Six Senses Southern Dunes and The St. Regis Red Sea Resort.

GO: Visit www.redseaglobal.com for more information.