If The White Lotus Season 4 is scouting locations, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast might just be the perfect match—otherworldly landscapes, surreal luxury, and a sense of mystery that makes for the ultimate high-drama setting. After our stay at Banyan Tree AlUla, we’re convinced: this place was made for cinematic storytelling (or, at the very least, an unforgettable vacation).
With 1,800 km of untouched coastline, Saudi Arabia is a fascinating contradiction—Mars-like deserts meet impossibly blue waters, and ancient Nabataean tombs sit next to cutting-edge architecture. The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to get there.
Getting to Saudi Arabia Is Easier Than You Think
A flight from India to Saudi Arabia is shockingly seamless—with over 330 direct flights on SAUDIA, FlyNas, Air India, Indigo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, your Middle Eastern escape is closer than you think.
Visas? No problem.
Visa on Arrival / eVisa – Available if you have a valid US, UK, or Schengen visa with prior entry stamps.
Stopover Visa – Valid for up to 96 hours (and can be booked 90 days in advance).
VFS Tasheer Centers – Conveniently located in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and more.
Wondering where to check in for the most White Lotus-worthy experience? We’ve rounded up the best hotels along the Saudi Red Sea. The ones where you can soak up the desert sun, sip saffron-infused cocktails, and imagine yourself wrapped in a slow-burning, luxury-fueled drama.
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea
Six Senses never disappoints. After currentMood’s stay at Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman, we already know what to expect—seclusion, slow luxury, and an otherworldly setting. And Six Senses Southern Dunes is no exception. Just 45 minutes from the Red Sea International Airport, this 76-room retreat is designed by Foster + Partners. Inspired by Nabaaean heritage—soft desert hues, sculptural architecture, and a deep respect for the land.
Prices start from: INR 84,000 + taxes (approx)
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The St.Regis Red Sea Resort
Set on a secluded island in the Ummahat archipelago, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort is where timeless glamour meets eco-conscious design. With 90 villas, each with a private pool, floating above turquoise waters or tucked into sugar-white dunes. Accessible only by seaplane or speedboat, this hideaway is part of Saudi Arabia’s groundbreaking Red Sea Project—one of the world’s most exclusive sustainable destinations.
Prices start from: INR 2,10,000 + taxes (approx)
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Shebara Resort
Shebara Resort is where eco-conscious luxury meets full-on escapism. Set along the Saudi Red Sea with a 30-meter reef drop-off just off the beach, this solar-powered hideaway is all about diving straight into nature—then diving into a perfectly chilled cocktail. Five specialty restaurants (Nikkei at iki.roe, Mediterranean at Ariamare, a chic brasserie, and more), a next-level spa, and the adults-only Solera pool bar with “lily pad” seating terraces make it impossible to leave. Barefoot, sun-kissed, and sustainable—this is off-the-grid indulgence done right.
Prices start from: INR 2,31,000 + taxes (approx)
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Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is the kind of private island escape that feels like a secret you don’t want to share—powdery white sand, water so clear it looks edited, and nothing but open sky for miles. Mornings start with snorkeling untouched reefs or sailing into the horizon, afternoons are for sea-inspired spa rituals, and nights? Barefoot dinners under the stars, flavors as bold as the scenery.
Prices start from: INR 2,82,000 + taxes (approx)
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The Jeddah EDITION
If desert seclusion isn’t your vibe and you want something a little more lively, Jeddah EDITION is the move. Sitting right on the Jeddah Corniche, next to the Yacht Club, Marina, and F1 racetrack, it’s Edition’s 20th global outpostand third in the Middle East—aka, they know exactly what they’re doing. With just 63 rooms (11 of them suites), it’s intimate but still buzzing, with a signature restaurant, chic lobby lounge, intimate bar, rooftop, and pool—because what’s a stay in Jeddah without a little scene?
Prices start from: INR 71,000 + taxes (approx)
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Desert Rock
If you’ve ever wanted to live inside a James Bond villain’s lair—but make it luxury—Desert Rock is it. Built into the cliffs of the Massif, this hidden desert escape is all about floating plunge pools, villas carved straight into the rock, and panoramic views that make you feel like the last (very glamorous) person on Earth. Stay in a cliff-hanging villa suspended over the valley, a mountain cave suite with a pool on the edge of the world, or a secluded retreat tucked deep in the canyons for peak main-character energy. It’s otherworldly, ridiculously chic, and the kind of place that makes reality feel optional.
Prices start from: INR 1,62,000 + taxes (approx)
Book here.