The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, is the only person who is all too aware of how magical Saudi Arabia is as a place. By creating Coral Bloom, a large-scale Red Sea Development project, he is providing the world the chance to witness Saudi Arabia in its most devoted aspect. The sustainable development project, which is surrounded by a variety of wildlife, mangroves, and other natural features, has been given to British architects Foster + Partners to design. It has become clear that Saudi Arabia appears committed to positioning itself as “the tourist destination” of the future. The magnificent underground resort and hotel beneath the Al-Ula desert is proof that the Coral Bloom plan, which was implemented with foresight, would preserve and improve Shurayrah’s pristine natural status. By 2040, the project, which will be constructed by Red Sea Development, hopes to generate a net benefit for conservation of 30%. To fully appreciate the magnificent feat of human creation that is the dolphin-shaped Shurayrah Island, have a look at the gallery below:

The Red Sea Project involves a large archipelago of more than 90 new islands and utilizes more than 28,000 square kilometers of virgin land and water along Saudi Arabia’s west coast.

“Coral Bloom” will be located on the pristine Shurayrah Island, which will also be the project’s center island. Nine extraordinary experiences, including Dunes, The Trail, The Coves, Coral Pavilion, Reef Villas, Nature Reserve, The Club, Golf Course, and Luxury Village, will be made available to visitors.

Due to the lack of high-rise structures, visitors will experience uninterrupted views of the special location. On Shurayrah, a total of 11 hotels operated by some of the most prestigious hotel brands in the world will be constructed.

The hotel has a beautiful design that draws inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s native flora and fauna. All resorts will be built utilizing off-site manufactured lightweight, low thermal mass materials for increased energy efficiency and less environmental impact.

According to Foster + Partners’ Head of Studio Gerard Evenden, “Our vision for Shurayrah is inspired by the island’s natural state, with the hotels designed to give the impression that they have washed up on the beaches and are nestled among the dunes almost like driftwood.”

Lastly, The Red Sea Project will have 50 resorts with a total of 8,000 hotel rooms, 1,300 residential units, and 22 islands spread across six inland areas.

By the end of 2022, the breathtaking tourism destination of dreams will start accepting visitors. The first four hotels and the international airport will both open at the same time. The first phase’s remaining 12 hotels will debut in 2023.