Thuwal Private Retreat — a unique Saudi destination

JEDDAH: Just off the coast of Jeddah lies a destination unlike any other in Saudi Arabia. Thuwal Private Retreat is the Kingdom’s only full-buyout private island — a secluded sanctuary for a truly distinctive escape. Although easily accessible, the island feels worlds away from everyday life, with the 40-minute journey by boat across the calm waters of the Red Sea serving as a transition from routine to retreat. As our boat approached the island, it felt as though the rest of the world had disappeared. Just off the coast of Jeddah lies a destination unlike any other in Saudi Arabia.

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