The Summer You Find at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Manal Saleh

Ummahat Island, Saudi Arabia – July 7, 2026. Summer has a way of asking us to slow down. To stay a little longer at the table. To trade schedules for sunsets, and screens for the sound of the sea. At Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve tucked within the untouched Ummahat Islands of the Red Sea, those moments do not need to be planned. They simply become part of your every day.

The island moves at its own pace. The sea is calm enough to reveal gardens of coral beneath the surface, while gentle breezes carry the scent of salt across stretches of white sand. Time slips quietly between snorkelling in crystalline waters, leisurely lunches overlooking the sea, retreating to the stillness of a private villa, and watching the horizon soften into dusk. As darkness falls, the sky becomes its own spectacle, scattered with stars rarely interrupted by the outside world.

This summer, Nujuma invites guests to follow that rhythm through experiences shaped by discovery, togetherness and the natural beauty of the Red Sea. Days unfold between swimming classes, pool games, beach football, badminton, table tennis and family moments by the water, while quieter hours are made for shaded cabanas, sea-view dining and the simple pleasure of having nowhere else to be.

For children, the island becomes a place of endless curiosity. They spend their days collecting stories, learning about marine life, wandering the shoreline, and finding wonder in the smallest details of nature. At the Ritz Kids Club, summer comes to life through ocean crafts, turtle tales, nature walks, kite flying, recycled art, Hijazi postcards, cultural storytelling and cinema under the stars. Each activity is designed to spark imagination while nurturing a deeper connection to nature, exploration, and culture.

Parents are given something just as valuable: the freedom to simply be present. Shared breakfasts drift into leisurely lunches, family dinners stretch long into the evening, and every meal becomes another reason to stay together a little longer. With Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free, younger guests can enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner when dining alongside a paying adult, while families make the most of daily breakfast at SITA, access to the family pool and a thoughtfully curated summer programme inspired by discovery and wonder.

For couples, the island offers the rare pleasure of being unhurried. Days can be spent drifting between the privacy of a villa, the quiet pull of the sea, and moments that ask for nothing more than presence. With dining privileges woven into the stay through Space to Reconnect on Your Next Getaway, Nujuma creates space for couples to savour the details that often become the most remembered: the pause before sunset, the stillness after dinner, the feeling of having time entirely to themselves.

The Red Sea feels different at this time of year. The quieter pace has a way of drawing your attention to what might otherwise be missed, from the remarkable clarity of the water and the changing colours of sunset to the silence between the waves and the feeling that, for a while, time no longer matters.

For those ready to follow the rhythm of the island, Nujuma’s Summer Escape is available for stays through August 30, while Kids Stay, Play & Eat Free continues through September 17.

For inquiries, please call  +966 1 450 44444 or email reservations.nujuma@ritzcarlton.com

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About Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Tucked away in the remote Ummahat Islands along Saudi Arabia’s ecologically rich Red Sea coast, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve invites guests to experience a new paradigm of sustainable luxury and immersive hospitality. As the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East, Nujuma marks a landmark addition to the brand’s prestigious global portfolio.

This secluded sanctuary features 65 elegantly designed beach and overwater villas, each offering expansive living spaces, panoramic sea views, and private pools. Inspired by the natural curves of seashells and built with locally sourced materials, the architecture pays homage to the region’s heritage and environment.

Guests can indulge in curated culinary journeys across four distinctive dining venues, where modern gastronomy is elevated by thoughtful storytelling and authentic flavors. Every experience at Nujuma, from wellness at the Neyrah Spa, to stargazing and marine exploration is crafted to connect guests to the rhythms of nature and the spirit of Saudi Arabia.

With a deep commitment to regenerative tourism, cultural authenticity, and meaningful connection, Nujuma is not simply a destination, it is a rare journey into the heart of refined discovery.