Shura Island
The centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination — a Foster + Partners island of branded beachfront villas, resorts and an island golf course.
About the District
Shura Island is the central hub of The Red Sea destination in Tabuk province on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, part of a project spanning 28,000 sq km across more than 90 islands and 200 km of shoreline. Developed by Red Sea Global, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund under Vision 2030, the island was designed by Foster + Partners on a Coral Bloom concept of low-impact building. Eleven resorts are planned, three of which opened in late 2025, alongside 305 branded residences under four hospitality names.
305 Branded Beachfront Residences
The island carries 305 branded residences across four hospitality names — Four Seasons, Jumeirah, Miraval and SLS — all with direct beachfront positioning.
Shura Links Island Golf Course
An 18-hole island golf course with a LEED Platinum clubhouse runs through the masterplan, alongside diving on the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef.
Its Own International Airport
Red Sea International Airport opened to domestic flights in 2023 and international services in 2024, around 25 minutes from the island.
Latest Projects in Shura Island
Area Overview
Shura Island is the flagship of The Red Sea, Red Sea Global’s regenerative tourism destination in Tabuk province, developed under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund. Foster + Partners designed the island on a Coral Bloom concept that works resorts into the natural dune and reef landscape rather than levelling it. A 1.2 km bridge connects it to the mainland. Eleven resorts are planned, with three opened in late 2025, and 305 branded residences sit under Four Seasons, Jumeirah, Miraval and SLS. Buyers are international second-home purchasers entering a market newly opened to foreign ownership.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
Shura Island is the central hub of The Red Sea destination in Tabuk province on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, connected to the mainland by a 1.2 km bridge.
The island offers 305 branded beachfront residences of one to four bedrooms under Four Seasons, Jumeirah, Miraval and SLS, including adult-only wellness villas and elite beach villas.
Pricing starts around AED 7.86 million, and there is no personal income tax on rental income or annual property holding tax for individuals. Transaction costs run around 10%.
The island holds Shura Links, an 18-hole golf course with a LEED Platinum clubhouse, diving on the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef, and eleven planned resorts with restaurants, spas and beach clubs.
Red Sea International Airport is around 25 minutes away, with flights of roughly 2.5 hours from Dubai and 1.5 hours from Riyadh, then a 1.2 km bridge to the island.
Yes. Foreign buyers can purchase at The Red Sea under Saudi Arabia’s 2026 ownership framework, and completed property from SAR 4 million qualifies for Saudi Premium Residency.