On a remote private island in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea – a destination still unknown to many UK travellers – The St. Regis Red Sea Resort continues to quietly redefine luxury through the art of ritual and the power of place.
Since its opening last year, the resort has embodied a new chapter in the storied legacy of St. Regis – blending more than a century of timeless elegance with the untouched beauty of one of the world’s most ambitious emerging destinations.
In a world craving deeper meaning from travel, this is “where traditions travel.”
A Saudi Island That’s Still a Secret
Set within a vast marine reserve, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort offers discerning guests rare access to a destination that remains off the mainstream radar but is rich in ecological and cultural discovery. Here, luxury slows down, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a slower, more soulful rhythm of hospitality.
From sunrise to sundown, life at the resort flows around the elegant cadence of signature St. Regis rituals, each meticulously adapted to reflect the spirit of the Red Sea.
Tea by the Sea, Sabrage at Sunset
Every day at the resort is punctuated by moments of intention and indulgence:
The Coral Mary reinvents the legendary Bloody Mary with Saudi-sourced dried black lime and marine botanicals, served in bespoke glassware created by local fashion house Qormuz. It’s a sip of heritage, colour, and coastal creativity – a liquid love letter to the surrounding coral reefs.
The Evening Ritual brings sabrage to the sands – a dramatic ceremony rooted in Napoleonic tradition. At The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, sabrage is performed with elegant bottles of French Bloom, a refined, alcohol-free sparkling wine that honours both celebration and cultural context. As the sun sets in a violet glow, the pop of the cork becomes a punctuation mark on the day’s journey.
Time for Tea is a daily ceremony infused with the elegance of British afternoon tea, elevated with regional flair. Served by the sea, the curated experience features delicate treats and rare teas from around the world, drawing inspiration from both legacy and local traditions.
Destination Rituals with Soul
These are not mere hotel experiences. They are destination rituals – living traditions that honour both the past and the place. The signature St. Regis Butler Service, a hallmark of the brand, further elevates the guest experience through intuitive, personalised care: unpacking bags, curating island journeys, and fulfilling preferences before they’re spoken.
“At The St. Regis Red Sea Resort, every ritual is reimagined to reflect not just our heritage but the character of this extraordinary location,” said Andrea Colla, General Manager. “From tea to sabrage, our goal is to bring meaning back to moments – to slow time and make it beautiful.”
An Invitation to Rediscover the Ritual of Travel
As luxury travellers seek out places that are less obvious and more original, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort stands as a rare convergence of discovery, design and deep tradition. With just 90 private villas, miles of coral-fringed coastline, and one of the most intuitive service cultures in the world, it’s a place that encourages stillness, sensory richness, and reflection.
A new standard is quietly emerging in global hospitality – one where legacy brands don’t just preserve tradition; they evolve it.
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