2025 editionNo. 98

Six Senses Southern Dunes

Umluj, Saudi Arabia

In 2025, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Red Sea desert landscape, Foster + Partners architecture, wellness programming, sustainability positioning, and Saudi Arabia's emerging resort narrative and a clear position within Umluj's high-end hospitality market.

The annual recordWhy Six Senses Southern Dunes is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2025

Six Senses Southern Dunes is a desert wellness resort in Umluj, defined by Red Sea desert landscape, Foster + Partners architecture, wellness programming, sustainability positioning, and Saudi Arabia's emerging resort narrative.

In 2025, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by Red Sea desert landscape, Foster + Partners architecture, wellness programming, sustainability positioning, and Saudi Arabia's emerging resort narrative and a clear position within Umluj's high-end hospitality market.

Current hotel profile Official website The 2025 list
Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
Property
Desert wellness resort
Operator
Six Senses / IHG
Opened
2023
AddressSouthern Dunes Site 14, The Red Sea Development, Umluj 48321, Saudi ArabiaOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance
Position
No. 98
Hotel type
Desert wellness resort
Destination
Umluj
Country or region
Saudi Arabia
Management in 2025
Six Senses / IHG
Opening year
2023
The Best 100 archiveEvery recorded appearance
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