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With all the stunning resorts across Greece, here I am talking about vacationing in Saudi Arabia? A reasonable question. But the moment I saw these images, I was captivated. Simply because I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it. It’s no coincidence that Time magazine named it one of the world’s greatest places for 2025. The Shebara Resort is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive seaside destinations on the planet. It’s not just the elegance that stuns you, but the way it combines aesthetic brilliance with cutting-edge technology, ecological awareness, and breathtaking architectural design.
The setting? An irregular strip of land with rolling sand dunes, desert flora, turtle nesting grounds, and pristine coral reefs.
Just 30 minutes from the new Red Sea International Airport or 40 minutes by boat from Turtle Bay, Shebara feels like the dream of some visionary architect from another dimension. Its 73 villas, clad in mirrored polished steel, look like giant silver pearls resting softly on the sand and water of Sheybarah Island. The result is surreal: the buildings almost “disappear” into the landscape, reflecting the sky, the sea, and the dunes.
But what truly makes Shebara unique is that it’s a floating eco-resort operating at net-zero levels of energy, water, and waste. Everything runs on solar power thanks to a massive photovoltaic installation. Water comes from reverse-osmosis desalination units, and there’s a wastewater reclamation system. All transportation, whether on land or sea, is fully electric. And all of this without disturbing the natural environment in the slightest. Even the construction of each villa was carried out with sustainability in mind.
The shiny “orbs” were fully prefabricated and outfitted in the United Arab Emirates, then shipped to the site and lowered onto concrete foundations with steel pile caps embedded in the seabed and the beachfront. This minimized any invasive activity that could have harmed the island’s delicate ecosystem. It’s as if someone created 73 superyachts, because architecturally, they share much in common with these luxury vessels.
The interior design was crafted by Studio Paolo Ferrari, which struck a balance between high-end aesthetics and timeless simplicity. Luxurious materials such as travertine, leather, black oak, and bronze are shaped into flowing, almost liquid forms. Surfaces seem to melt around the bed, the mirror, even the spectacular bar-cabinet that opens like a flower to reveal a lavish red leather interior.
The communal areas, designed by the Rockwell Group, convey a more grounded, earthy feel. Especially Lunara, the seaside brasserie, which draws inspiration from the island’s wild beauty. Its ceiling, with thousands of suspended oak rods, mimics the swaying motion of underwater seaweed. The effect is hypnotic.
And if you’re wondering about the temperatures down there, I checked. You won’t be stuck indoors relying on air conditioning. To my surprise, the climate isn’t much different from a typical Greek summer. Today, July 29th, the temperature won’t exceed 34°C (93°F).
The Shebara Resort promises an unforgettable experience. It’s a place that brings you closer to nature’s serenity, and even though it’s powered by state-of-the-art technology, that tech remains invisible, hidden. It’s a peaceful, sophisticated destination, and ecologically sensitive on top of it all. What more could anyone ask for?
