With the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island in May 2026, the the importance of living a life in balance through mindfulness—a message that Miraval Resorts & Spas has promoted for more than three decades—has now been extended to the international scene. A longtime pioneer in well-being, Miraval has also become a leader in blending personal transformation and intention-setting with luxury travel as a way to restore and renew mind, body, and spirit.

Its success in that arena is built on deeply connecting with the environment of a specific place, and indeed the location of the new resort—surrounded by coral reefs, mangroves, and desert expanses—as well as the cultural heritage of the region, have played a significant role in shaping the programming and experiences here. That focus is reinforced by Shura Island’s overall development by Red Sea Global as a sustainability-orientated destination.

For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape. The architecture promotes an indoor-outdoor feel, allowing in views of sea, sky, and desert while excluding distractions. That sense is accentuated by the Rockwell Group’s interiors, which are elegant and understated, with a palette that enhances calm and mindfulness as it creates a sanctuary-like space. These are rooms that encourage guests to slow down, disconnect from digital intrusions, and recenter themselves.

As at all Miraval resorts, the Life in Balance Spa is a centerpiece of a guest’s personal journey. Here the 40,000-square-foot wellness facility—the largest dedicated spa on Shura Island—includes 39 indoor and outdoor treatment rooms that overlook lagoons and gardens. Notably, the menu of signature Miraval treatments has been enriched by regional traditions that include hammam experiences, mineral-rich scrubs, and desert-inspired practices.

There are also three new exclusive Miraval The Red Sea options. The first, called Balance, is inspired by circadian rhythms—your body’s patterns of wakefulness and sleep over 24 hours; it uses kinesiology and movement along with therapeutic massage. The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques. The third, Surrender, is a massage performed in water, in which the buoyancy and warmth allow the body to completely relax and let go.

It’s impossible to ignore the importance of place-driven experiences as a way to block out digital interruptions and increase mindfulness of one’s surroundings. Here that concept is reflected in the resort’s use of traditional regional modes of creative expression, such as the art of perfume blending, which helps explore memory, culture, and identity; the practice of Arabic calligraphy; a nourishing Saudi coffee ritual that incorporates storytelling as it hones the senses; and an interactive workshop on nonalcoholic mixology.

Similarly a range of culinary venues at Miraval The Red Sea encourage mindful consumption with offerings that respond to the region’s emphasis on vegetarian dishes and nonalcoholic beverages. Rosemary, the resort’s signature restaurant serves plant-forward cuisine that incorporates regional ingredients and spices. The Palm Court Café is the place for lighter fare, while the Coral Cove begins the day with easygoing coastal dining and later becomes a lively gathering spot for tapas and other shared dishes.

With this exciting new entry in its portfolio, Miraval Resorts & Spas is once again at the forefront of luxury travel, demonstrating that incorporating intention plus meaningful connections—to the self and to a destination—can result in lasting personal transformations.