Picolo recommends · Island resort in the Red Sea
Shebara Resort: overwater villas in the Red Sea
Rounded villas on stilts above turquoise water, with coral reefs below and sunsets over the Red Sea. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10.
The Red Sea
Sunset over the Red Sea.
The water below is so clear you can see the fish from the terrace. The villa is round and gleaming, almost like a spaceship that has landed on stilts in the sea, and when the sun goes down everything turns gold.
Shebara Resort is on an island in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia’s west coast, with villas built over the water and along the beach. It is one of the most unusual places we have seen in the Middle East.
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The villa
A rounded villa with its own pool.
The bedroom
The sea right outside the window.
Evening
The villa glows in the dark.
The row
The overwater villas at dusk.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we like Shebara
The villas look like nothing else, and many stand on stilts above the water with their own pool. There are 73 of them, so it never feels crowded.
The resort has three restaurants, a spa and two outdoor pools, and breakfast is included. Bring a snorkel, the reef is right below you.
The reef
The Red Sea is known for its reefs and fish.
The island in the Red Sea
Shebara Resort: villas above turquoise water
The villas have large curved windows, bedrooms looking straight out to sea and terraces with private pools. In the evening they glow like lanterns along the boardwalks.
The spa offers massages, facials and body scrubs. The resort has a kids’ club, a gym, two bars and three restaurants, so you never need to leave the island.
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Shebara Resort in the Red Sea
Overwater villas with private pools, a spa and breakfast included.
The coast
Palms and white sand along the Red Sea coast.
Before you travel to the Red Sea
Shebara is on an island, so the last leg is by boat. Check airport transfers with the resort when you book.
Saudi Arabia has its own visa and entry rules. Check the latest rules before you travel. The winter months are the most comfortable time on the Red Sea.
Alternatives
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Two other remarkable hotels in Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions about Shebara Resort
Where is Shebara Resort?
Shebara Resort is on an island in the Red Sea off the west coast of Saudi Arabia, in the area around Umluj.
Do the villas have private pools?
Many of the villas have a private pool and a terrace above the water.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a continental breakfast is included every day.
Is Shebara good for families?
The resort has a kids’ club, but at least one guest must be 18 to check in.