Where the desert meets the mountains in Saudi Arabia, Desert Rock Resort redefines luxury in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination. The new Desert Rock resort welcomes guests into a serene setting that is fully immersed in nature. Designed by Oppenheim Architecture to be ingeniously integrated into the landscape, the resort’s villas include those that seem to hang from rock pinnacles and others that are built into the rugged face of the mountain itself.

Desert Rock offers outdoor adventures for every traveler, from adventurous climbing and abseiling for adrenaline-seekers to family-friendly hikes and cultural excursions, all wrapped up in the Saudi tradition of genuine caring hospitality – hafawa – that comes straight from the heart. Restaurants embrace traditional cooking techniques and culinary innovations, the Spa invites guests on a journey of deep relaxation with treatments that ground and nurture, and every moment spent here transcends the ordinary.
Ideal at any time of year, Desert Rock welcomes guests with an average annual temperature of 32 °C. The resort is located a 20-minute drive from Red Sea International Airport (RSI) and a 30-minute drive from the Red Sea coast.

Accommodations immersed in the rocky landscapes
Arrival at Desert Rock is unlike arriving anywhere else. At first, guests may not realize they’ve arrived. Approached through the desert where camels graze roadside, the resort is hidden among the vast, curved rocks that enclose it, creating a protected, grounding sanctuary that sprawls over 30,000 square meters of untouched nature. Oppenheim Architecture has created accommodations that immerse guests directly into the environment. Interiors by Studio Paolo Ferrari complement rather than compete with the natural setting, striking a balance between respecting the ancient past while looking to the future, using elemental materials like stone and sand softened by custom-made furniture and lighting reminiscent of torchlight.
Whether they blend into the valley or perch high on the mountain, each of the resort’s 64 villas feels like part of the landscape and comes with its own private pool. Wadi Villas are perfect for family escapes, with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Cliff Hanging Villas embrace the drama of the resort, built into the side of the mountain, filled with natural light and extraordinary views of the surrounding desertscape Mountain Cave Suites peer out over the resort, ingeniously integrated into the massif itself with cliffside plunge pools. Mountain Crevice Villas appear to defy gravity, held aloft by rock pinnacles with breathtaking views and swimming pools that seem to hang in midair. In a hidden part of the resort, the Three-Bedroom Royal Villa offers complete privacy and seclusion

Restaurants that blend traditional techniques with culinary innovations
Desert Rock’s six restaurants and bars seamlessly blend traditional techniques with modern culinary innovations, all inspired by the dramatic desert-meets-mountain setting. Overseen by acclaimed Turkish chef Osman Sezener, known for his Michelin-starred restaurants in Bodrum and Izmir, Nyra celebrates the primal artistry of wood-fired cooking, smoking, and curing, highlighting the best of land and sea through careful sourcing and craftsmanship.
At Mica, mocktails inspired by Nyra’s culinary philosophy, create alchemic flavor combinations that respect the raw essence of Desert Rock. Outdoor fire pits warm up chilly evenings, and bar seating indoors brings the mixology action to the fore.

Modern Indian cuisine is on the menu at Basalt, where live music, dance and fire show performances add a sense of theater to dinnertime. Poolside Wadi pairs Peruvian flavors, live DJ sets and an oasis-like mood that is perfect for long lazy lunches. Daytimes at The Library focus on tea and coffee with spectacular mountain views, evolving into a sultry space at night for smoky mocktails and jazz.
High above the resort, The Observatory is a hidden sanctuary on the massif and accessed by a 120-meter suspension bridge. evenings revolve around exquisite pastries paired with imaginative beverages, like the Planet Ispahan, an evolving mocktail with a rose ice ball that changes flavor as it melts.

A desert-meets-mountain playground
Desert Rock’s 30,000 square meters of sand and mountain make this the perfect place for adventurers to head into the great outdoors. From beginner-friendly hikes to more challenging trails, adrenaline-pumping adventures like rock climbing, abseiling and zip-lining, explorations of the night sky through high-powered telescopes, desert survival skills training, and family-friendly nature activities, Desert Rock immerses guests into the landscape and creates a canvas for unforgettable memories.

A sanctuary of serenity at the spa
With treatments inspired by the desert, therapies based on ancient wellness wisdom, and products from renowned wellness brands AMRA and Dr. Burgener, the spa at Desert Rock transports guests to a place of deep relaxation, enhanced by the grounding energy of its setting at the foot of the massif.

The Moonlight Meteorite Massage combines specialized massage techniques with scientific advances and the power of high mineral content meteorite extracts. The Cellular Gold Rejuvenation Hammam, performed in a private steam room, includes a full body cleanse, exfoliation with cellular gold and vitamin C, and a warm rhassoul body mask with Moroccan lava clay. The Desert Rock Signature Ritual begins with a chakra-cleansing yoga session and concludes with a massage using 24-karat gold-plated stones and a gold-infused facial that sculpts and contours for a radiant finish.
Every experience at the spa is enhanced by the grounding energy of its desert surroundings, creating a journey of holistic well-being.

For more information visit, desertrock.sa.