“Shibara” will be included among an extensive list that includes the most prominent international brands in the hospitality and hotel sector in the “Red Sea” destination.

Riyadh, Red Sea International, the developer of the most ambitious renewable tourism projects in the world, the Red Sea and Amala destinations, announced that it will manage its own luxury hotel brand in the Red Sea destination, which bears the name “Shibara.”

Today, at the World Travel Market exhibition held in London, the Shaybara Resort was announced, which will open by the summer of 2024. It is the first resort owned and managed by Red Sea International in the Red Sea destination. The resort is located on Shaybara Island in the thriving Lagoon of Wajh, which is home to the iconic circular floating villas made of stainless steel. An operations team with international qualifications is currently being formed before the opening.

For his part, John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea International, said: “Our mission has always been to expand our pioneering approach to renewable tourism across a wide range of our brands and subsidiaries, with the aim of creating an ecosystem that will create a tangible impact in the tourism sector.” Globalism".

Pagano added: “Shibara Resort is a beacon of everything Red Sea International stands for, thanks to providing the best services in Saudi hospitality, as well as setting new global standards in the field of responsible development and sustainable operations.”

“Shibara” Resort is part of an extensive list that includes the most prominent world-famous brands in the hospitality sector operating in the “Red Sea” destination, including “The St. Regis Red Sea” and “Its Stars, The Ritz-Carlton Reserve,” in addition to “Six Senses Southern Dunes.” Which actually began receiving visitors as of this month.

The unveiling of Shaybara Resort follows last month’s announcement that Red Sea International would create the private Thuwal Resort, an exclusive destination on an island that the company will fully own and manage, without the involvement of third-party hotel operators.

“Shibara” Resort will include 73 hotel units, ranging from floating villas over water to beach villas. The resort is located on “Shibara” Island, a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland or 25 minutes by seaplane. The place also features a stunning coral reef 30 to 40 miles long. meters near the island's beach, as it is considered an ideal location to explore life in the Red Sea and its picturesque biodiversity.

The design of the southern region of Shaybara Island reveals the first floating villas made of stainless steel, which represent a pearl necklace, while the wonderful reception building represents the “necklace” in the middle of the necklace, which in turn represents the visitor’s access point to a natural break among the coral reefs, which It gives the place a stunning sea view, whether arriving at the resort by boat or seaplane, with full commitment to our sustainability standards.

The resort will contain a swimming pool for families and another available for adults only. It will also include terrace balconies with innovative designs for relaxing with panoramic views of the stunning sunset. Visitors can choose between two specialized international restaurants, and the resort also includes spa and fitness centers located among the sand dunes of the island.

In addition, the farthest island will be available exclusively for full reservation, and will contain a dock for small boats and private yachts. The island includes a 4-bedroom villa, in addition to 3 one-bedroom villas, in addition to a private beach and a barbecue area.

Completely designed by Killa Design, Shaibara Resort is centered around reflections of nature. Each space has been designed to suit its environment, as the stainless steel villas reflect the colors and patterns of the Red Sea, as well as the colors of the warm sky that change throughout the day, so the shape of the villas floating above the water appears like a necklace of pearls floating on the surface of the water.

Sean Killa, Design Director and Founder of Killa Design, said: “Shibara is a great example of what can be achieved when creating beautiful and meaningful design. Through it, innovative architecture can be embodied seamlessly with nature, through floating villas that reflect and refract.” "The colors of the sun, sky and sea blend naturally with the environment. From the eco-friendly materials used in constructing the villas, to the designs of their unique location on the island. Highlighting the island's stunning natural landscape has always been one of our main priorities, along with creating a resort that embodies modern luxury."

Shaybara Resort is being developed at a rapid pace, with the installation of all 38 floating villas made of stainless steel over water having been completed. Although the installation of the first floating villa took 9 hours, the developing company mastered the installation process so that the completion of the installation of the last villa took less than two hours. To date, 25 beach villas have been installed, and significant progress has been made in the front and rear structures and other infrastructure of the residential units.

As is the case throughout the Red Sea destination, Shaybara Resort will be powered by renewable energy throughout the day through sunlight; Red Sea International has established 5 stations to generate the solar energy required to enable the first phase of the destination to be disconnected from the national electricity grid, and to supply it with energy exclusively from sunlight, with the installation of more than 760,000 photovoltaic panels.

The launch of the newest hotel brand in Saudi Arabia comes at a time when tourism in the Kingdom is witnessing remarkable growth. Tourism’s contribution to GDP has increased from 3% in 2019 to 7% since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. The original target of hosting 100 million visitors annually by 2030 has been increased to 150 million thanks to the remarkable progress made by developing companies, which Including "Red Sea International".

The Red Sea destination began receiving its first visitors last month, and reservations began at two of its hotels, and the Red Sea International Airport has received flights from Riyadh and Jeddah on a regular flight schedule since September. When the project is fully completed in 2030, the Red Sea destination will include 50 resorts providing a total of 8,000 hotel units, in addition to more than 1,000 residential units spread over 22 islands and six inland locations, in addition to luxury marinas, golf courses, restaurants and cafes. And facilities for entertainment and recreation.

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