Marriott Signs First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Middle East

(25 May 2022, 12:37 +07)  Marriott has signed an agreement with The Red Sea Development Company to debut its Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand off the west coast of Saudi Arabia.

Scheduled to debut in 2023, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will be the brand's first property in the Middle East and joins an exclusive collection of only five Ritz-Carlton Reserves worldwide, located in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, Puerto Rico and Mexico.

“We are thrilled to bring our most luxurious brand, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and its exemplary experience to the Middle East. Perfectly situated on one of the most anticipated regenerative tourism projects in the world, the resort will blend seclusion and sophistication to provide a highly personalized luxury escape,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International.

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Nujuma will be located on a pristine set of private islands, which are part of the Red Sea’s Blue Hole cluster of islands.

Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty and designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, the resort is expected to feature 63 one to four-bedroom water and beach villas, as well as 18 Ritz-Carlton Reserve branded residences.

Facilities will include a spa, swimming pools, a variety of F&B outlets, a retail area and a conservation center.

“I am excited to welcome Ritz-Carlton Reserve into the fold of our luxury collection of brands for The Red Sea,” said John Pagano, CEO at The Red Sea Development Company. “Around the world, Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties are synonymous with providing unique luxury experiences and creating personalized meaningful escapes, underpinned by a commitment to sustainable practices. As we inch closer to opening our first resorts early next year, this world-class brand is sure to excite and entice future guests.”

The Red Sea Project is an ambitious regenerative tourism project, covering 28,000 square kilometers on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, of which less than one percent will be developed.

The development features an archipelago of more than 90 untouched natural islands, as well as dormant volcanoes, sweeping desert dunes, mountains and wadis, and more than 1,600 cultural heritage sites.