Picolo recommends · Island resort in the Red Sea
Shebara Resort
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 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.
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.
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.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Shebara Resort
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.
What you get
- Villas with private pools above the water
- Spa with massages and facials
- Three restaurants and two bars
- Breakfast included
- Kids’ club and gym
A day at Shebara Resort
- Morning
- Snorkel straight off your terrace over the reef.
- Late morning
- A swim in one of the two outdoor pools.
- Afternoon
- A massage or facial in the spa.
- Evening
- Sunset over the Red Sea, then dinner as the villas glow along the boardwalks.
Location
Sheybarah Island, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Open in MapsWhen to go to the Red Sea
The winter months are the most comfortable time on the Red Sea, while summer is very hot. The last leg is by boat, so check airport transfers with the resort. Saudi Arabia has its own visa rules, so check the latest rules before you travel.
Questions about Shebara Resort
Is Shebara Resort worth it?
Yes, if you want to stay above a coral reef and spend your days in the water. Villas with private pools and breakfast included keep things simple. Remember that the last leg is by boat and that a Saudi visa must be arranged in advance.
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.
Would you rather stay somewhere else?
Two other remarkable hotels in Saudi Arabia.
Updated 5 Nov 2026All articles
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