STUDIO SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2025 ISSUE
shebara island resort
Opened on November 2024 | Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
Luxury meets stillness on water.
a mindful retreat shaped by design and reflection
In the middle of Saudi Arabia’s untouched Red Sea archipelago, where horizon meets horizon in quiet symmetry, Shebara Island Resort emerges not just as a luxury destination, but as a meditation in architectural stillness. Designed by Killa Design, the same studio behind Dubai’s Museum of the Future, this studio spotlight reveals a project that is as much about what it leaves untouched as what it builds.
Each reflective orb, suspended over the water like a polished droplet, was prefabricated offsite and gently placed into its final resting spot, minimizing ecological disruption and maximizing precision. The result? A soft-spoken futuristic retreat that floats above coral-rich waters with the grace of a mirage. Their stainless-steel exteriors mirror the ever-changing colors of the sea and sky, allowing the resort to disappear into its surroundings, not dominate them. In a time when design often leans loud, this project chooses silence. A visual hush.
Beyond its breathtaking form, Shebara is a masterclass in sustainability. Powered by renewable energy and designed to operate off-grid, the resort reimagines luxury through the lens of responsibility. Even its prefabrication method, an often overlooked sustainability strategy, signals a deep respect for the delicate island environment. For us at Lume & Line, it’s this quiet choreography between nature, architecture, and intention that positions the Shebara Island Resort not just as a destination, but as a study in conscious design.
“Inspired by the natural formation of pearls in the sea, Shebara’s masterplan mirrors a delicate string of pearls, where each villa is positioned like a floating orb, suspended over the pristine waters of the Red Sea. The arrival experience is designed as the radiant pendant, setting the stage for an unparalleled journey through hyper-luxury and sustainability,”
— KILLA Design Inspiration & Design Concept
Design and Construction Team
The visionary design of the Shebara Island Resort is brought to life through a seamless collaboration of forward-thinking architects, engineers, and construction specialists.
Design Architect - Killa Designs | Read Full Article
Achitect of Record - Killa Design
Construction Manager - Red Sea Global
General Contractor - Grankraft
Structural Engineer - WSP Middle East
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Life Safety - Cundall
Video courtesy of - ST Travel [YOUTUBE]
Images courtesy of - Killa Designs