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Miraval The Red Sea at a glance
Miraval The Red Sea is a villa resort in Shura Island, Umluj, Saudi Arabia. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 7 of 24. Last verified 2026-08-17. Materials and Textiles is its best-documented pathway; nothing is published on EMF Harmony.
Each pathway scores 0 to 3 on the quality of the evidence published, not on the quality of the property. Open a row for every claim and its source.
Air Quality at Miraval The Red Sea: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Filtration, ventilation and what the air is measured at.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
Travel press published on 1 June 2026 states that the resort's open spaces are designed to maximise sea breezes, describing passive ventilation across the property rather than guest rooms, with no ventilation rate, filtration grade or air measurement given.
Natural stone, wood, woven textures and mineral finishes feature throughout the property, while open spaces are designed to maximise natural light and sea breezes.
PublishedGlobetrender, Miraval opens first international resort at The Red Sea. Checked 2026-08-17.
What is not published
- What filter grade is fitted to guest room air handling, for example MERV 13 or HEPA H13?
- What is the fresh air supply rate per person in a guest room?
- Are carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound levels measured, and are the readings published?
- Is there a mould inspection and remediation protocol, and when was it last run?
- Are there gas cooktops, fireplaces or other combustion sources inside guest rooms?
Water Integrity at Miraval The Red Sea: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Source, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The property's own accommodations page lists filtered water first among the in-room details it says each space is infused with, naming no filtration specification, water source, treatment train or test result. The quote is a verbatim fragment of that sentence.
filtered water, meditation cushions, and meditation channels
PublishedMiraval Resorts & Spas, Resort Room & Suite Accommodations | Miraval The Red Sea. Checked 2026-08-17.
What is not published
- What is the water source, and what treatment is applied before it reaches a guest room?
- Is there a published contaminant test panel, and which laboratory ran it?
- Is shower and bath water filtered, and to what specification?
- How are pools and spas sanitised, and is the chemistry published?
- How is drinking water delivered, and is it treated on site?
Light Rhythm at Miraval The Red Sea: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Circadian lighting specification, flicker, blackout and daylight.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
Trade press published on 23 December 2025 describes expansive windows admitting daylight and, in a separate sentence, floor to ceiling windows in the interiors, with no glazing specification, visible light transmittance or daylight measurement given.
Inspired by coral reefs, desert landscapes, and mangrove ecosystems, the resort features terracotta rammed-earth walls, natural textures, and expansive windows that usher in abundant daylight.
PublishedTradeArabia, Miraval The Red Sea set to open on Shura Island. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
The property's own accommodations page describes the guest room lighting as soft, with no colour temperature, fixture, control system, flicker figure or blackout provision named.
Our rooms are designed for stillness and simplicity, with warm textures, soft lighting, and intuitive comforts that allow your day to begin and end in peace.
PublishedMiraval Resorts & Spas, Resort Room & Suite Accommodations | Miraval The Red Sea. Checked 2026-08-17.
What is not published
- Is guest room lighting tunable or circadian, and what specification is published?
- What colour temperatures are used in the evening, and are fixtures flicker free?
- Do sleeping areas have full blackout, and is it specified?
- What daylight access does a typical room have?
- Is exterior lighting shielded or reduced overnight?
EMF Harmony at Miraval The Red Sea: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Wired versus wireless topology, and what is measured where people sleep.
We looked for published information on EMF Harmony and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- Are guest rooms wired for data, or is access wireless only?
- Where are wireless access points and smart meters placed relative to the bed?
- Have field levels been measured in sleeping areas, and by whom?
- Can a guest have wireless disabled in their room on request?
- Is any shielded cabling or shielding material specified in the build?
Materials and Textiles at Miraval The Red Sea: Specified (2/3)
2Specified, 2 of 3.
Specified2 of 3 · Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.
What the evidence shows
- Specified
Trade press published on 23 December 2025 states that the resort is built with terracotta rammed earth walls, naming a construction method for the wall surfaces, with no emission standard, volatile organic compound limit, sealant or finish specification attached.
Inspired by coral reefs, desert landscapes, and mangrove ecosystems, the resort features terracotta rammed-earth walls, natural textures, and expansive windows that usher in abundant daylight.
PublishedTradeArabia, Miraval The Red Sea set to open on Shura Island. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
The property's own accommodations page describes the guest room floors as sustainable wood and the finishes as earth-toned and natural, with no species, supplier, grade, coating or certification named.
From sustainable wood flooring to soothing earth-toned finishes and natural materials, your surroundings reflect a mindful approach to design and wellbeing.
PublishedMiraval Resorts & Spas, Resort Room & Suite Accommodations | Miraval The Red Sea. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
Travel press published on 1 June 2026 lists the material palette used through the property as categories only, naming no species, brand, supplier or emission standard.
Natural stone, wood, woven textures and mineral finishes feature throughout the property, while open spaces are designed to maximise natural light and sea breezes.
PublishedGlobetrender, Miraval opens first international resort at The Red Sea. Checked 2026-08-17.
What is not published
- What are the mattresses made of, and are they treated with flame retardants?
- What is the fibre content of the linen, and is it certified, for example to GOTS or OEKO TEX?
- Which paints, adhesives and sealants were specified, and are they low emission?
- What cleaning and laundry products are used, and is the list published?
- Are there named low emission certifications on the flooring or joinery?
Food and Kitchen at Miraval The Red Sea: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Sourcing, on site growing, cookware, kitchen water and additive discipline.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
Regional press published on 9 February 2026 states that the menus across the three dining venues use seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, naming no farm, grower, supplier, region or share of produce.
From all-day dining at Rosemary to light bites at Palm Court and appetisers at Coral Cove, menus showcase seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
PublishedLIST, Set to be Saudi's first wellness resort of its kind, Miraval The Red Sea eyes H1 opening. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
Travel press published on 30 December 2025 lists farm-to-table sourcing among the resort's practices, in a sentence that also covers packaging and energy, with no farm, supplier or verification named.
Nestled amidst a protected mangrove forest, the resort embraces regenerative practices through farm-to-table sourcing, biodiversity preservation, fair-trade partnerships, and eco-conscious operations including compostable packaging and energy-efficient design, all aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
PublishedTravel Essence Magazine, Miraval The Red Sea Set to Open on The Red Sea's Shura Island. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
Travel press published on 1 June 2026 states that the main restaurant serves a plant-forward menu built on seasonal ingredients, naming no supplier and giving no sourcing share.
Rosemary, the resort's main restaurant, serves a plant-forward menu focused on seasonal ingredients and balanced nutrition.
PublishedGlobetrender, Miraval opens first international resort at The Red Sea. Checked 2026-08-17.
What is not published
- What share of produce is grown on site or sourced locally, and is it verified?
- Which cooking oils are used, and is the policy published?
- What cookware is used in the kitchen?
- Is kitchen and ice water filtered, and to what specification?
- Is there a published position on additives, preservatives or allergens?
Biophilic and Healing Design at Miraval The Red Sea: Claimed (1/3)
1Claimed, 1 of 3.
Claimed1 of 3 · Nature access, views, volume and natural material contact, designed with intent.
What the evidence shows
- Claimed
The operator's own opening announcement, dated 9 June 2026, publishes the design intent for the resort as buildings set into the island's lagoon and mangrove landscape using natural materials and coral-inspired forms, naming the architect and interior designer but no planting palette, species or material specification.
Architecture and interiors by Foster + Partners and Rockwell Group have created a restorative retreat of 180 guestrooms, suites and villas woven into the island's natural landscape of lagoons and mangroves using natural materials, desert tones and coral-inspired forms to achieve a calm environment.
PublishedHyatt Hotels Corporation, The Miraval Brand Debuts Globally with Opening of Miraval The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
Trade press published on 23 December 2025 states that guest interiors have floor to ceiling windows and that each has a terrace or deck, describing outlook and direct outdoor access with no ceiling height, volume or dimension given.
Interiors blend muted tones, natural textures, and floor-to-ceiling windows, with terraces or decks that invite guests to pause and reconnect with nature.
PublishedTradeArabia, Miraval The Red Sea set to open on Shura Island. Checked 2026-08-17. - Claimed
Trade press published on 23 December 2025 states that water features and a walking meditation labyrinth are built into the resort's landscape as contemplative spaces, describing designed intent with no landscape architect, planting list or species named.
With a deep commitment to sustainability and regeneration, water features create a calm, restorative atmosphere while contemplative spaces such as the Miraval Labyrinth, offer a winding path for walking meditation, guiding guests through moments of reflection, and self-awareness.
PublishedTradeArabia, Miraval The Red Sea set to open on Shura Island. Checked 2026-08-17.
What is not published
- Does every guest room have direct outdoor access or an operable opening?
- What is the published design intent behind the natural materials used?
- What are the typical ceiling heights and room volumes?
- Was the landscape designed with native planting, and is the palette published?
Sound and Sensory Ecology at Miraval The Red Sea: Not published (0/3)
0Not published, 0 of 3.
Not published0 of 3 · Measured background noise, separation between keys, and scent load.
We looked for published information on Sound and Sensory Ecology and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What is the measured background noise level in a guest room at night?
- What acoustic separation is specified between adjoining keys?
- How loud is the guest room air conditioning at its lowest setting?
- Is fragrance diffused into guest rooms or public areas, and can it be declined?
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Best for, and not ideal for
Not ideal for
- anyone who needs EMF data: nothing is published
- light sleepers: nothing is published about the sound environment
Where you’ll be
Shura Island, Umluj, Saudi Arabia
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What is not publishedthe gaps we looked for and did not find
Miraval The Red Sea opened on Shura Island on 15 May 2026 and is the Miraval brand's first property outside the United States. Air: no filter grade, no fresh air supply rate, and no carbon dioxide, volatile organic compound or particulate reading is published, and no mould inspection or remediation protocol is published. What exists is a single trade press line describing open spaces designed for natural light and sea breezes. No combustion source inside guest rooms is published. Trade coverage describes a dining concept named Just Cook for Me as a farm-to-flame experience; the page carrying that phrase, Hotelier Middle East, returned HTTP 403 to us, and no cooking equipment or extract specification is published on any page we could open. Water: the property publishes filtered water as an in-room detail, with no source, treatment train, filtration specification, laboratory panel or contaminant result given. No sanitation method or chemistry is published for the hydro pool, the hydrotherapy circuit or the resort pools, which are published as facility names only. Red Sea Global publishes water and energy infrastructure for the destination as master developer; that describes the destination rather than this hotel and is not scored here, and redseaglobal.com returned HTTP 403 to us throughout. Light: expansive and floor to ceiling windows and abundant daylight are published, and the property's own copy describes soft lighting in its rooms, but no colour temperature, no tunable or circadian specification, no flicker performance, no blackout provision and no exterior lighting discipline is published. EMF: nothing is published on network topology, cabling, shielding, access point or smart meter placement, or field measurement in sleeping areas. The property does publish a guest conduct programme, Miraval Mode, describing a device-free environment and cell phone sleeping bags, and a real estate portal describes smart home technology in the twenty residences offered for sale. Both are recorded here; the first is behavioural rather than an engineering specification, the second is an agent's category word about villas for sale, and neither states whether wireless networks are present or absent. Materials: terracotta rammed earth walls are published, alongside natural stone, wood, woven textures and mineral finishes, and the property describes sustainable wood flooring in guest rooms. No emission standard, volatile organic compound limit, paint, adhesive or sealant, mattress composition, flame retardant status, linen or bathrobe fibre content, textile certification, or cleaning and laundry chemistry is published. Food: seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and farm-to-table sourcing are published, with no farm, grower or supplier named, no share of produce given, and no cookware, cooking oil, additive or allergen policy and no specification for kitchen or ice water. An executive chef is named. Sound: no measured background noise level, no acoustic separation specification between keys, no plant or air conditioning noise figure, and no fragrance or scent policy is published. The published references to quiet are experiential, quiet lounges in the spa and quiet nooks in the villas. Floor area figures for the resort and the spa, and the destination's renewable energy supply, measure nothing any pathway covers and are not scored. Nothing published about the four Miraval properties in the United States, or at Hyatt brand level, was scored on this record.
Other standards held
Useful context. A held standard does not move a pathway score on its own. It moves a score only through the evidence that standard publishes.
- LEED v4 BD+C: Hospitality, Platinum Awarded by U.S. Green Building Council. Source
Regional context1 public figure about the area, none of which scores
Public data about the surrounding area. None of it contributes to the score, because a property cannot be marked down for the conditions outside it.
- Ambient PM2.5 and PM10 near Shura Island, Umluj, Saudi Arabia: Modelled ambient air over this location averaged 18.1 micrograms per cubic metre of PM2.5 and 49.6 of PM10 across the 720 hours to 2026-08-17, peaking at 33.9 PM2.5. The World Health Organization annual guideline for PM2.5 is 5. This is the outdoor air over the area, modelled rather than measured on site, and it is not a reading of the air inside any room. Source
Verification recordwho checked this, how, and when
Verification record
- Method
- Desk research of published sources, each claim cited
- Reviewed by
- Certified Spaces Standards Inc.
- Last verified
- 2026-08-17
- Changes
- Every correction is logged
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Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it
Questions travelers ask about Miraval The Red Sea
Does Miraval The Red Sea publish water quality testing?
It is claimed but not specified: the property asserts it without naming a system, supplier or measurement. Scored 1 of 3.
What is the air quality like in the rooms?
We can only report what is published about the rooms themselves. It is claimed but not specified: the property asserts it without naming a system, supplier or measurement. Scored 1 of 3.
Is Miraval The Red Sea low-EMF?
No measurement is published. Only 14 of the 70 properties we have researched publish any bedroom EMF information at all, so this is the industry norm, not an outlier.
Is Miraval The Red Sea worth it?
We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 50 of 70 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Materials and Textiles and Air Quality; nothing is published on EMF Harmony or Sound and Sensory Ecology.