5 DAYS

The Red Sea
Global
Experience

Day 1. Red Sea Resort – Arrival & Welcome

Arrive at the Red Sea Resort — the extraordinary new luxury resort development on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast between Umluj and Al Wajh, the first phase of the Red Sea Global project: a conservation-led luxury tourism destination covering 200 km of pristine Red Sea coastline, 90 islands and some of the most extraordinary marine and terrestrial ecosystems in the world. Red Sea Global is one of the world’s most ambitious sustainable tourism projects, targeting net zero carbon and net positive biodiversity. Check in and explore the resort. Overnight at Red Sea Resort.

Day 2. Red Sea Resort – Marine Activities & Snorkelling

Full day of Red Sea marine experiences: morning snorkelling in the extraordinary coral reefs directly accessible from the resort — the Red Sea is one of the world’s great diving destinations, with over 1,200 species of fish, extraordinary coral diversity and the remarkable clarity of the water. The reefs surrounding the Red Sea Global development are among the most pristine in the entire Red Sea, preserved by the conservation-first development philosophy. Optional: guided scuba diving for certified divers. Afternoon: watersports — kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding in the extraordinary turquoise waters. Overnight at Red Sea Resort.

Day 3. Red Sea Resort to Shura Island – Golf & Sea

Transfer by boat to Shura Island — the extraordinary resort island within the Red Sea Global development, home to the spectacular Shura Links golf course. Arrive and check in. Afternoon: resort leisure activities and island exploration. Optional snorkelling from the island’s beaches. Overnight on Shura Island.

Day 4. Shura Island – Round at Shura Links & Watersports

Morning round at Shura Links — the extraordinary Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course on a Red Sea island, with turquoise water visible on almost every hole, extraordinary sea breezes and a links-style layout over the coral-sand terrain of the island. Afternoon: resort watersports — the extraordinary Red Sea around Shura Island offers excellent conditions for snorkelling, kayaking and diving. Overnight on Shura Island.

Day 5. Shura Island – Departure

Final morning at leisure on Shura Island. Transfer to the mainland and onward to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) for onward travel.

Must see

ATTRACTIONS

The Red Sea Global Resort, Global Project

Options

ACCOMMODATIONS

Jeddah

★★★★★

Rosewood Jeddah
Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club & Spa
InterContinental Jeddah

★★★★

Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Al Hamra
Hilton Jeddah
Marriott Jeddah

★★★

Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Salam
ibis Jeddah City Center
Premier Inn Jeddah Al Murjan

The Red Sea Global Experience hotel room

Must try

FOOD

Musanqarah

A traditional dish where a whole fish like grouper or another white fish, is marinated and baked or stewed with a mixture of rich, aromatic spices and vegetables; usually served with rice or bread and garnished with lemon wedges or fresh herbs; often enjoyed as a communal meal.

Shureik

One of the oldest and most famous baked goods; it is made with white flour, yeast, chickpea flour, oil and sesame seeds, using a unique technique for kneading and fermentation, and baked in a stone oven, which gives it a distinctive color, taste, and aroma, unlike other breads.

Luqaimat

Sweet dumplings that are crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside; heavily drizzled with sweet date syrup, honey or sugar syrup and garnished with white sesame seeds or chopped pistachios; especially popular during Ramadan and festive occasions.