Red Sea

Infrastructure

• Transport

  The Red Sea destination in Saudi Arabia is engineered for global accessibility, located within an 8-hour flight for 80% of the world’s population. The primary gateway is the dedicated Red Sea International Airport (RSI), handling both domestic and direct international flights. Internal mobility across the master project relies 100% on eco-friendly transport, including Fly Red Sea seaplanes, luxury electric vehicles, hydrogen buses, and electric yachts.

  • Red Sea International Airport (RSI) — ultra-modern airport hub serving direct flights from major regional and international cities

  • Fly Red Sea — dedicated seaplane operator offering scenic aerial transfers from RSI directly to island and desert resorts

  • Eco-Friendly Land & Marine Fleet — zero-emission electric vehicles, electric water taxis, and luxury yachts serving all island and inland destinations

  Flight Times to Red Sea International Airport (RSI): • From Riyadh (RUH): ~1.5–2 hours direct

  • From Jeddah (JED): ~1 hour direct

  • From Dubai (DXB): ~3.5 hours direct

  • From Europe (London, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris): ~5–6 hours direct

  • From India & Central Asia: ~4.5–5.5 hours flight

  Internal Resort Transfers: • Shura Island (Main Hub): 10–15 min electric vehicle drive from RSI

  • Ummahat & Sheybarah Islands: 20–30 min seaplane or speed boat ride

  • Desert Rock / Southern Dunes: 30–40 min electric vehicle drive

• Education

  Dedicated educational infrastructure serves the families of residents, corporate staff, and hospitality professionals across the region.

  • Turtle Bay School — modern international educational campus in Coastal Village (Turtle Bay) offering early childhood, primary, and secondary education

  • Red Sea Vocational Academy — specialized training institute providing higher education programs in luxury hospitality, marine sports, and ecotourism

  • Academic & Research Partnerships — collaborative university research initiatives focusing on oceanography, marine biology, and renewable energy

  • Red Sea Vocational Academy: 10 min drive

  • Turtle Bay International School: 5–15 min drive

  • Yanbu Industrial College: 1.5 hours drive

• Medical

  Residents and guests have access to high-tech medical facilities, specialized wellness clinics, and 24/7 aeromedical emergency evacuation services.

  • The Red Sea Hospital (Turtle Bay) — comprehensive medical facility developed in partnership with Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, offering emergency, diagnostic, and inpatient care

  • Resort Wellness Clinics — flagship spa and holistic health centers integrated into luxury resorts (e.g., Six Senses Southern Dunes, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve)

  • Aeromedical Evacuation Service — on-call seaplanes and dedicated helipads on every island for rapid emergency transport

  • The Red Sea Hospital (Turtle Bay): 10–20 min drive

  • Resort Wellness Clinics: On-site at residential resorts

  • Umluj General Hospital: 45 min drive

• Religious

  The project offers accessible places of worship designed with traditional Saudi architectural elements integrated into the natural landscape.

  • Turtle Bay Mosque — central congregational mosque serving the residential community and staff in Coastal Village

  • Shura Island Mosques — architecturally distinct prayer spaces seamlessly integrated into the island’s coastal promenade

  • Historic Coastal Mosques — traditional mosques located in nearby coastal towns such as Umluj and Al Wajh

  • Turtle Bay Mosque: 5–10 min drive

  • Shura Island Mosques: 10–15 min transfer/boat ride

  • Umluj Grand Mosque: 40 min drive

• Shopping

  Shopping at The Red Sea features luxury fashion houses, eco-friendly concept stores, fine jewelry boutiques, and daily community retail.

  • Shura Hub — main retail promenade on Shura Island featuring international luxury brands, designer boutiques, and jewelry galleries

  • Resort Boutiques — curated high-end retail outlets located across ultra-luxury hotels (St. Regis, Shebara, Ritz-Carlton Reserve)

  • Turtle Bay Village Retail — full-service supermarkets, pharmacies, organic food markets, and daily essentials for permanent residents

  • Shura Hub Shopping Promenade: 10–20 min transfer

  • Turtle Bay Supermarket & Retail Gallery: 5–15 min drive

  • The Red Sea Organic Farm Market: 15 min drive

• Beaches & outdoors

  Situated around the Al Wajh Lagoon, the project encompasses 90 untouched islands and the world’s 4th largest barrier reef system.

  • Private Island Beaches — pristine white-sand shorelines, turquoise lagoons, and overwater villas on Ummahat, Sheybarah, and Shura islands

  • Volcanic Landscapes & Desert — inland excursions around Desert Rock and Southern Dunes, dark-sky stargazing, and electric dune buggy safaris

  • Marine Sanctuary — protected waters offering world-class snorkeling and diving among untouched coral reefs, dugongs, and green sea turtles

  • Private Island Beaches (Ummahat & Sheybarah): Direct resort access

  • Al Wajh Lagoon Marine Sanctuary: 10 min boat ride

  • Desert Rock Canyons: 30–40 min drive

• Dining & entertainment

  The gastronomy and entertainment scene pairs world-renowned culinary concepts with high-adventure watersports and marine exploration centers.

  • Fine Dining Destinations — world-class restaurants on Shura, Sheybarah, and Ummahat islands offering Peruvian, Japanese, Mediterranean, and fresh seafood concepts

  • Akun Water Sports Center — professional activity hub for kitesurfing, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and sailing

  • Galaxea Diving Center — PADI-certified diving facility providing guided access to pristine coral reefs and historic shipwrecks

  • Shura Marina & Yacht Club — superyacht marina featuring waterfront lounge bars, fine dining, and evening cultural events

  • Fine Dining on Shura Island: 10–15 min transfer

  • Akun Water Sports Center: 5–10 min transfer

  • Shura Marina & Yacht Club: 15 min transfer