Coral-inspired canopies shade the outdoor spaces at Grand Hyatt The Red Sea, while private balconies and terraces overlook the sea, lagoon and gardens of Shura Island. Hyatt announced the resort’s opening on 2 November 2026, bringing 430 rooms, suites and villas to The Red Sea destination on Saudi Arabia’s west coast.
The resort combines family-friendly activities with adults-only spaces, five pools and a substantial spa. Private-pool villas offer more secluded accommodation, while restaurants and large celebration venues give the property a sociable character. Dining is opening in stages, an important consideration for anyone planning an early stay around the full restaurant collection.
Coral forms and shaded spaces
Foster + Partners’ Coral Bloom masterplan guides the design across Shura Island, and the Grand Hyatt takes its architectural cues from the reefs offshore. Its signature canopies are made using recycled fishing nets, with shapes inspired by coral, reflected light and water. They provide shade for outdoor spaces intended for exploring and gathering.
Muza Lab designed the accommodation interiors around the same reef-inspired concept, using organic forms, a calming palette and layered textures. Playful accents reference the ocean’s movement and changing tides, bringing the coastal setting into the rooms without relying solely on the view.
Red Sea Global says its plan for Shura Island calls for structures designed to be lightweight, landscaping with native plants and construction intended to limit impact. The developer also says solar-generated renewable energy reaches the island from The Red Sea’s farms, with off-grid battery storage in support; its resorts are targeting LEED Platinum certification.
Rooms with terraces, villas with beach access
Hyatt’s room and villa collection starts with 42-square-metre king and twin rooms. Categories include lagoon, partial-sea and marina views, so it is worth choosing the outlook as carefully as the room type. Private balconies or terraces extend the accommodation outdoors, while bathrooms follow the resort’s spa-inspired approach.
The 63-square-metre Grand Suite offers a larger retreat, with lagoon- and marina-view versions available. Two-bedroom suites measure 126 square metres and include shared living spaces and private terraces, making them a useful option for families or friends who want to stay together. The three-bedroom Marina View suite provides 210 square metres, with separate living and sleeping areas.
The villas are the choice for a private pool and direct beach access. A 63-square-metre Grand Villa has its own pool and terraces beside the shoreline, while the 84-square-metre Grand Executive Villa adds more space and terraces framing lagoon and Red Sea views. Two-bedroom pool villas measure 126 square metres; the Royal Villa offers 212 square metres, with a private pool and terraces overlooking the lagoon and sea.
Accessible rooms and suites are also listed, with features including wider doorways, step-free access, bathroom grab bars and roll-in or low-threshold showers. The facilities vary by category, so guests with specific access requirements should check their chosen accommodation before booking.
Live-fire dining, with more to come
Embers is already open, with live-fire cooking centred on meats, fresh seafood and dishes for friends and families to share. Drift Pool Bar is the resort’s casual poolside option, described as a family-oriented daytime setting for lighter snacks and food from the grill, with views across The Red Sea.
Hyatt’s planned restaurant line-up includes seven further venues that will open later. The Amalfi Club will bring coastal Italian flavours and styling to a beachfront setting, while Café Maude will combine French bistro dining with pâtisserie and artisanal bakery. Havana Social takes its design inspiration from pre-revolution Havana, with creative mocktails and sharing bites.
Charcoal Tandoor Fire Grill will use copper-clad tandoor ovens, with Indian design details and a selection of alcohol-free drinks drawing inspiration from aromatic spices. Chef Luis Pous’s El Ta’koy will serve modern Hawaiian food with cross-cultural influences, again with an emphasis on sharing.
Akira Back Korean BBQ will introduce interactive tableside grilling, premium cuts and banchan. Pastry chef Janice Wong’s 2am: dessert bar is planned as a late-night venue for cakes and plated desserts.
Early visitors should confirm which venues will be operating during their dates, particularly if one of the forthcoming chef-led concepts is a reason for travelling.
Five pools and a VOYA spa
Ethereal Spa covers 750 square metres and features the VOYA brand, with 12 treatment rooms: ten indoors and two outdoors.
The five pools comprise the outdoor Drift, Amalfi and Main pools, plus an Indoor Lap Pool and Spa Vitality Pool. A 500-square-metre fitness centre provides further training facilities, giving guests options for swimming and movement alongside spa treatments.
The resort also includes adults-only spaces as well as family-friendly activities. Guests seeking a quieter stay should check where those spaces sit in relation to their preferred room and pool, rather than assuming the whole property has an adults-only atmosphere.
Shura Island beyond the resort
Shura Island’s wider plan includes 11 luxury resorts, more than 2,000 hotel keys and 305 residences, alongside a marina, a community hub, a souk and wellness facilities. Shura Links adds an 18-hole island golf course to the destination’s leisure offering.
Grand Hyatt is the second Hyatt-branded property at The Red Sea, following Miraval The Red Sea earlier in 2026. Miraval offers inclusive wellness packages for guests over 18, including meals, wellness activities at no extra charge and access to resort amenities, with most packages also including credit for chargeable spa services and activities.
The new opening also follows Raffles The Red Sea’s arrival in October, adding to the island’s growing choice of places to stay. Beyond the hotels, destination operators WAMA, Galaxea and Akun provide over-water, underwater and inland experiences respectively, spanning water sports, nature-based activities and cultural adventures.
Arriving and planning a stay
Red Sea International Airport has regular connections from Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Milan and Dubai. Visit Red Sea describes the private transfer to Shura Island as taking less than an hour, crossing the mainland connection to reach the island. Guests arriving in their own cars are instructed to park at Turtle Bay Hotel and arrange both a gatepass and an onward ride reservation.
Celebrations and group stays have substantial space here: the resort includes five meeting rooms, a Junior Ballroom and a Grand Ballroom, which Hyatt identifies as the largest on Shura Island. Those venues make the property relevant for destination weddings and larger gatherings as well as individual holidays.
World of Hyatt members who book a stay using the New Hotel Member Bonus Offer rate can earn double points on the room rate and eligible incidental spending. Check the rate’s terms and restaurant opening arrangements when choosing your dates.
