Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve at The Red Sea destination wins Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Hotel of the Year Award
Riyadh, 08 April 2025: Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – developed by Red Sea Global (RSG), the pioneering developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects – has been named Forbes Travel Guide’s 2024 Hotel of the Year, New Hotel. This achievement highlights the resort’s unique design, authentic cultural experiences, commitment to sustainability, and strategic location on Ummahat Island within The Red Sea destination.
The resort’s name, Nujuma, is derived from the Arabic word for ‘stars’, reflecting its invitation for visitors to immerse themselves in a unique exploratory experience and discover the secrets of one of the world’s most enchanting and thriving coral reefs.
Nujuma is the seventh Ritz-Carlton Reserve property to join a collection of exceptional projects globally, offering regenerative exploration experiences that deepen with each visit, providing guests with the opportunity to discover the beauty of this luxurious haven and explore unparalleled experiences.
Located on Ummahat Island, the resort opened in May of the same year and features an innovative design by Foster + Partners. The resort includes 63 luxurious overwater and beachfront villas, ranging from one to four bedrooms.
Ummahat Island is surrounded by pristine waters, white-sandy beaches, and diverse coral reefs, making it an ideal destination for experiencing luxury and enjoying natural beauty. The resort also offers authentic Saudi cultural experiences alongside luxurious experiences surrounded by a stunning natural environment, with a full commitment to sustainability.
This achievement represents part of the strategic efforts undertaken by Saudi Arabia, represented by RSG, to solidify its position as a leading global tourism destination by offering exceptional hospitality experiences that meet the highest international standards.
About Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global (RSG) is a vertically integrated real estate
developerwith a diverse portfolio across tourism, residential,
experiences,infrastructure, transport, healthcare, and services. This
includes theluxury regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea, which
beganwelcoming guests in 2023, and AMAALA, which remains on track to
welcomefirst guests in 2025.
A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat openedin 2024. RSG has
also been entrusted with refurbishment works at Al WajhAirport, focused
on upgrading the existing terminal and infrastructure,and building a new
international terminal.
RSG is a PIF company and acornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to
diversify its economy. Acrossits growing portfolio of destinations,
subsidiaries, and businesses, RSGseeks to lead the world towards a more
sustainable future, showing howresponsible development can uplift
communities, drive economies, andenhance the environment.
www.redseaglobal.com
RSG is the visionary company behind some of the world’s most ambitious
development ventures, including luxury regenerative tourism destinations
such as The Red Sea and AMAALA.
Across its portfolio, RSG leverages the most innovative concepts,
strategies, and technologies to deliver projects that actively enhance
the wellbeing of customers, communities, and environments.
