Neyrah Spa at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, has been awarded Best Resort Spa in Saudi Arabia and Best Resort Spa in the Middle East for 2025.
Presented by the World Spa Awards, this marks the second consecutive year Neyrah Spa has received top honours, an achievement that underscores its dedication to elevating wellness through thoughtful design, locally rooted rituals, and a deep sense of place.
The award-winning spa is found within one of the Kingdom’s most exclusive island destinations in the Red Sea region. From its architecture to its treatment philosophy, Neyrah offers a deeply immersive experience that draws from the rhythms of the spa's Red Sea surrounds and the cultural richness of the area. The spa invites guests into a world where healing is intuitive, luxury is understated, and every detail is crafted to restore balance and clarity.
These awards celebrate Neyrah Spa’s excellence both locally and internationally, while also reflecting a rising demand for destination wellness across the region.
Neyrah Spa Awarded Title of Middle East's Best Resort Spa
The Neyrah Spa opened in May 2024, and just six months later was awarded the title of Best Resort Spa in Saudi for 2024 at the tenth edition of the World Spa Awards. It was this impressive win, in the spa's infancy, that reinforced Nujuma and Neyrah Spa's position as an industry leader and tastemaker in luxurious and transformative spa experiences.
Reflecting on the achievement, Laura Lishman, Spa Director at Neyrah Spa, commented: “To be named both the best in Saudi Arabia and the best in the Middle East is an extraordinary honour, especially as we continue to establish ourselves in the global spa landscape. These awards recognise the incredible passion of our team, who bring the spirit of the Reserve to life every day. We are committed to creating meaningful, restorative experiences that connect our guests to the beauty and tranquility of Nujuma.”
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What Makes Neyrah Spa Special?
A significant and prestigious accolade, particularly considering the wide variety of wellness and spa experiences recently opened in Saudi and the Middle East. This award solidifies that the Ritz-Carlton brand in Saudi and the wider GCC region. It is evident that the curated spa experience goes well beyond that of any another hotel or resort spa: Nujuma's Neyrah Spa invites guests to discover the transformative power of nature and natural ingredients.
Actively fostering a connection between the land, sea and indulgent spa experiences through its spa offering and the implementation of natural and local ingredients in holistic treatments, Neyrah Spa brings the guest closer to nature and the natural environment where the spa sits. The spa's philosophy is centred on balancing the mind, body, and spirit, creating a sense of harmony and well-being.
At Neyrah Spa, guests are welcomed by attentive and experienced staff and spa therapists. The spa's serene indoor and outdoor spaces, including sea-facing treatment rooms and outdoor cabins, provide the perfect setting for this transformative journey.
Expert practitioners guide visitors through a variety of treatments, including breathing techniques, meditation, lunar yoga, and sound healing therapy.
About Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Located on the Ummahat Islands in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea archipelago, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve only opened in May 2024.
Aiming to redefine indulgent hospitality, the new Ritz-Carlton getaway showcases the mesmerising beauty of the Red Sea in a sanctuary-like setting. The secluded and exclusive resort allows guests to fully immerse themselves in a world of sophistication and serenity, with exotic surroundings.
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East, this off-branch of the Ritz-Carlton brand was created to provide guests with a rare estates, set apart from the world in wonderfully remote and beautiful destinations. Each Reserve estate has been designed to wholly embrace the local culture and environment in which it sits.
The Red Sea's Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is one of just seven Reserve Resorts in the collection.
Neyrah Spa at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Ummahat Islands 2-3, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
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