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Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia · Saudi Arabia

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Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Marriott) · Private island resort · Ummahat Islands, Red Sea archipelago

Sixty-five villas designed by Foster + Partners in spherical, seashell-inspired forms, twenty of them overwater, spread across a private island reached by seaplane or speedboat from Red Sea International Airport. Interiors favor soaring open-plan ceilings, local artisan detailing and in-villa telescopes built for the coast's dark, unpolluted skies; every villa has a private plunge pool and either sunrise or sunset water views depending on orientation.

Why we recommend it

The design commitment is real, not decorative: this is one of the only resorts anywhere built explicitly around stargazing as a core amenity, and it opened to immediate industry recognition, being named Best New Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide within a year of opening.

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Foster + Partners spherical villa architectureIn-villa telescopes and astronomy-led programming20 overwater villas on a private Ummahat Islands atoll

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We reserve Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve through Fora — a Virtuoso member agency — at the same rate you’d pay direct, with VIP perks such as room upgrades, daily breakfast and a property credit layered on at no extra cost. There is no fee to you.

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