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8Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – Ummahat Island, Saudi Arabia
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East, Nujuma opened in 2024 on a private island in the Red Sea. True to the Reserve concept, Nujuma offers ultra-private villas with plunge pools, personal butlers, and direct access to coral-rich waters.
Interiors echo traditional Bedouin design fused with modern elegance. With world-class diving, astronomy observatories, and curated cultural experiences, Nujuma brings elevated serenity to one of the planet’s most untouched corners.
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