GULF
MIDDLE EAST & North africa
Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, Shangri-La or Alila, rewarded Resorts in the Gulf that are GREEN & GOLD.
Red Sea - Saudi Arabia
Shebara
Rooms: 72 Rooms/Villas
Sustainability: Ultra-luxury eco-design resort on Sheybarah Island featuring striking overwater villas; part of The Red Sea Project focused on regenerative tourism and preserving natural coastal landscapes (sustainability at destination level)
Salalah - oman
ALILA Hinur Bay
Rooms: 112 rooms/villas (96 rooms + 16 pool villas)
Sustainability: Eco-focused beachfront retreat that blends with nature using renewable materials, local sourcing, minimal plastic, solar power and farm-to-table dining; supports biodiversity and local culture.
Jabal Akhdar - Oman
ALILA Jabal Akhdar
Rooms: 86 rooms & suites.
Sustainabilty: EarthCheck Gold-certified luxury mountain resort built with local materials, solar-heated water, greywater recycling, composting & farm-to-table initiatives that reduce waste and plastic use while protecting local heritage.
Ras Al Khaimah
The Ritz Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach
Rooms: 32 Villas
Sustainability: Luxury beachfront resort with villa-only accommodation (each with private pool) and locally inspired spa & cuisine; sustainability largely seen through high-quality dining featuring local seafood and cultural immersion (no formal certification publicly noted).
El Gouna - EGYPT
The CHEDI El Gouna
Rooms: 82 rooms & Suites.
Sustainability: Located in El Gouna, a self-sustaining eco-town with high recycling rates and renewable energy integration; hotel reduces plastic waste with filtered water, sources significant local produce, and engages in community conservation activities.
GULF
MIDDLE EAST
Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, Shangri-La, Anantara, Six Senses or Alila, rewarded Desert and Mountain Resorts in the Gulf Region that focus on being sustainable within their possibilities.