File this under: space age luxury.
Rising from the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, Shebara Resort looks like something out of the future.
Designed by Killa Design for Red Sea Global, the resort is a striking mix of mirror-polished architecture and deep sustainability.
Located 25 kilometers off Saudi Arabia’s western coast, Shebara is made up of 73 villas.
38 are floating overwater and 35 are located along the beach, and the property has a dramatic Royal Villa.
Each orb-shaped structure is clad in stainless steel, reflecting sky and sea until it almost disappears into the horizon. The setting includes mangroves, coral reefs, turtle nesting grounds, and quiet dunes, mirrored back in steel.
Lest you think this is another destructive ocean development, think again.
The design is as ambitious environmentally as it is visually. Powered entirely by a dedicated solar farm, the resort also runs on-site desalination and waste systems, targeting LEED Platinum certification.
The development of the project is part of Red Sea Global’s pioneering regenerative tourism effort, and works to be responsible for not just the property, but the ocean ecosystem itself.
The Shebara video below shows a sexy look at their refined property, with nothing out of place.
The orbs that make up the oversea dwellings are stark yet welcoming, with a form that draws you in.
Photography by Ema Peter
The beautiful photography shows this space-age property during a gorgeous sunset, with the ever-changing skies.
From what we can see, Shebara sets a new standard for eco-minded hospitality at the highest level.
The soft curves of the roofs are echoed in the private pools that accompany each pod.
There’s a true moment of out-of-this-world design from certain angles.
Inside, custom furnishings like elongated sofas and curvilinear bed frames visually and programmatically anchor entirely new concepts.
Designed by Studio Paolo Ferrari, the interior choices soften the futuristic shells with warm, human touches. The curved sofas, rich materials, and custom furnishings feel truly bespoke and new.
Either finished in stainless steel or high gloss wood, bar cabinets mount to the concave walls and come into their own as amorphous monoliths.
We love the way the interiors feel thoroughly custom, yet something you want to see more of.
The Royal Villa spans nearly 3,000 square feet across intersecting steel orbs. Bronze inlays, lacquered seating, and a skylit bathroom with an onyx tub strike a balance between drama and comfort.
The overwater villas follow suit, pairing open layouts and reflective finishes with crafted details like bronze accents and cast-glass lighting.
Shebara Resort is a bold spectacle built from mirrored villas floating above the sea, yes.
But it’s also an innovative new benchmark for what future-forward travel can look like.
Photography by Ema Peter. Used with permission.
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