Miraval The Red Sea is a stay in Shura Island, Umluj, Saudi Arabia. This page records what the property publishes about its building, across the eight pathways this index reviews.
The recordCertified · read 17 Aug 2026
Current as of
17 Aug 2026
Last reviewed
17 Aug 2026
Coverage
Documented across 8 of 8 pathways.
Strongest evidence
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Sources
Each entry shows its source and the date we read it.
Practical details
Type
Stay
Operator
Miraval Resorts & Spas (Hyatt), on Red Sea Global's Shura Island
Rooms
180 guestrooms, suites and villas, including 20 beachfront villas
Stage
Operating
Listing details from Google Places, read 6 Aug 2026.
A 180 key resort on Shura Island at Umluj, Saudi Arabia, opened on 15 May 2026 as the Miraval brand's first property outside the United States.
A closer look at Miraval The Red Sea
A 180 key resort on Shura Island at Umluj, Saudi Arabia, opened on 15 May 2026 as the Miraval brand's first property outside the United States. Architecture and interiors are by Foster + Partners and Rockwell Group, set among the island's lagoons and mangroves, and the building holds LEED v4 Platinum. Most of what is published so far is press from the opening rather than specification. The record is thin on every pathway and empty on EMF Harmony and Sound and Sensory Ecology.
The spaceTrade press describes terracotta rammed earth walls, natural stone, wood, woven textures and mineral…
Trade press describes terracotta rammed earth walls, natural stone, wood, woven textures and mineral finishes, floor to ceiling windows, and a terrace or deck on every guest interior. Water features and a walking meditation labyrinth are built into the landscape. The property's own pages describe sustainable wood flooring, earth toned finishes and soft lighting, with no species, colour temperature or blackout provision named.
What this property publishes, area by area
All eight areas, for every record. Each row opens to what was published, where we read it and when.
Publishing something is not the same as it being good. Every line below was read and placed by a person, not scored by a machine. What each rung means
Named means the property published something you can look up: a brand, a product or a number. Stated means it says so with nothing behind it. Not published means we looked and found nothing, which is a gap in our reading and not an answer about the building.
Air Ecology1 source notePublished or supplied
The air in a closed room is what you breathe for eight hours. What decides it is the filter grade, the fresh air rate, and whether damp has ever been looked for.
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.
What to ask them
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 Integrity1 source notePublished or supplied
You drink it, cook with it and stand under it. What is in it depends on the source and on what, if anything, filters it, and both are things a property can name.
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.
Published by Miraval Resorts & Spas, read 17 Aug 2026.
filtered water, meditation cushions, and meditation channels
What to ask them
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 Rhythm2 source notesPublished or supplied
Light is what tells a body the time of day. The part a building controls is what its fittings emit and when, which a named product or a colour temperature makes checkable.
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.
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.
Published by Miraval Resorts & Spas, read 17 Aug 2026.
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.
What to ask them
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 HarmonyNo evidence recordedNothing found yet
Wiring, routers and devices put electromagnetic fields in a room. What a building decides is where they sit relative to the bed, and whether anyone has measured it.
We found nothing published on this. That is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
What to ask them
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 Textiles3 source notesPublished or supplied
The things you sleep on and touch: the mattress, the sheets, the pillows, and the paints, glues and finishes around them. A named fabric, a fibre content or a certification can be looked up. A structural palette tells you about the building, not about the bed.
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.
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.
Published by Miraval Resorts & Spas, read 17 Aug 2026.
From sustainable wood flooring to soothing earth-toned finishes and natural materials, your surroundings reflect a mindful approach to design and wellbeing.
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.
What to ask them
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 Kitchen3 source notesPublished or supplied
What a kitchen cooks with and where it buys are the parts of a stay you take inside you. A named oil, a named supplier or a published share is checkable; “healthy” is not.
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.
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.
Published by Travel Essence Magazine, read 17 Aug 2026.
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.
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.
What to ask them
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 Design3 source notesPublished or supplied
Daylight, planting, outlook and the way a room meets the outside are what make a place feel the way it does. Named design decisions can be checked; atmosphere cannot.
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.
Published by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, read 17 Aug 2026.
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.
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.
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.
What to ask them
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 EcologyNo evidence recordedNothing found yet
What you can hear at three in the morning decides whether you slept. Insulation, plant and machinery, and what sits next door are what decide it.
We found nothing published on this. That is a gap in what we could read, not a finding about the building.
What to ask them
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?
Not everything is published, and an empty row is a gap in what we could read rather than a fault in the building. If one of these matters to you, ask the property before you book. Send us something that updates this record
Certifications
LEED v4 BD+C: Hospitality
Issued by U.S. Green Building Council
Property
Awarded: Not stated · Valid until: Not stated · Source checked: 17 Aug 2026
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Compare what each stay offers, how it was checked and what still needs confirming. Assessment labels describe the review, not an overall quality rating.
A low score means a property has not published information. It does not mean the property is unsafe, unhealthy or poorly run.
These scores describe disclosure, not property quality. Listings are free, and any commercial relationship is disclosed.
Regional data is context about the location. It does not establish conditions inside a room.
Ambient PM2.5 and PM10 near Shura Island, Umluj, Saudi Arabia · 30 days to 2026-08-17Modelled 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.Open-Meteo, from CAMS
