The Signature Elements
- Shangri-La Jeddah is a 5-star hotel on the new Jeddah Waterfront, offering 221 rooms, suites, and serviced apartments — every one with a private balcony facing the Red Sea or the city skyline — and positioning the room itself as the primary reason to stay, supported by five dining venues and one of Jeddah’s largest Wellness Clubs.
- Accommodation starts at 560 sqft (52 sqm) with Frette linens, Acqua di Parma amenities, and walk-in closets as standard across all categories.
- Five distinct culinary venues — including Shang Palace, its Saudi Arabia debut — allow guests to spend an entire weekend without leaving the property for a meal.
- The rooftop pool overlooks both the Red Sea and the Jeddah Corniche Formula 1 Circuit directly below.
Design & Architecture
Floor-to-ceiling glass is Shangri-La Jeddah’s defining architectural statement. The building’s full-height windows draw the Red Sea directly into each room, while the interior palette — light neutrals and natural textures drawn from pale sand and open water — reinforces the connection between the guest and the coast outside.
The 221 rooms, suites, and apartments are designed to reward extended time inside. Every category includes a private balcony, and the two-bedroom Sea View Horizon Suite extends to 170 sqm, reaching a residential scale rarely found in a hotel context. The 17 luxury serviced apartments go further still, with dedicated kitchens and separate living quarters for guests staying on a longer arc.
Room Standards
The Deluxe Sea View Room is cited as the most-requested category for couples. Beds are dressed in Frette linens, deep soaking tubs are stocked with Acqua di Parma bath amenities, and walk-in closets are standard from entry level. The brief is coherent: this is accommodation calibrated to pass an entire day in without the space feeling limiting.
Dining Programme
Five culinary venues operate across the property, structured to cover every register from morning coffee to late-night pool-deck dining. The range is one of the most comprehensive in-hotel food programmes currently in Saudi Arabia.
Shang Palace marks the Saudi Arabia debut of Shangri-La’s internationally recognised Chinese fine-dining brand, with a menu that includes rainbow xiao long bao, Peking duck roasted over plum wood chips, and wok-fried camel ribeye. Kaia, on the pool deck, serves Pacific Rim small plates developed by Peruvian chef Bruno Santa Cruz, shifting after dark into a DJ-soundtracked setting. Niyyali brings Lebanese fine dining beneath star-inspired chandeliers — its name translates as “lucky me” in Arabic. Waterfront Kitchen handles all-day dining in a seaward-facing space, while COPA addresses the more casual moments of a summer day with speciality coffees and pastries.
Wellness & Location
The Wellness Club is among the largest in Jeddah, with massage suites, sauna, steam room, and hydrotherapy, alongside treatment rituals drawing on Asian techniques and Middle Eastern hospitality codes. A fitness centre, yoga programming, and a supervised Kids Club complete the offer, giving families the structure to build a day in which each guest follows a different pace.
Position on the Corniche
The hotel sits on the new Jeddah Waterfront, placing the Corniche promenade within walking distance and Red Sea Mall 18 minutes on foot. Al-Rahmah Mosque and the Al-Balad UNESCO World Heritage district are short drives. King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 17 km away — around 20 to 25 minutes by road.
For guests attending the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the hotel’s position directly facing the Jeddah Corniche Circuit makes it the most logistically convenient premium address in the city. For summer guests whose plans are less defined, that same address frames the Red Sea at first light and keeps it in view for the rest of the day.
Bookings and current offers are available at Shangri-La Jeddah.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms and suites does Shangri-La Jeddah offer?
Shangri-La Jeddah offers 221 rooms, suites, and luxury serviced apartments in total, including 55 suites and 17 luxury serviced apartments. Every category includes a private balcony with either a Red Sea or Jeddah skyline view.
What is the smallest room size at Shangri-La Jeddah?
Accommodation at Shangri-La Jeddah begins at 560 square feet (52 sqm), and all rooms include walk-in closets, deep soaking tubs with Acqua di Parma amenities, and beds dressed in Frette linens.
Is Shangri-La Jeddah a good choice for families staying during the summer?
The property is well configured for multi-generational stays: the two-bedroom Sea View Horizon Suite measures 170 sqm, the 17 serviced apartments include dedicated kitchens and separate living quarters, and a supervised Kids Club allows parents to use the spa or rooftop pool independently.
Where can I find information and make bookings for Shangri-La Jeddah?
Bookings and current offers for Shangri-La Jeddah are available at shangri-la.com/jeddah. The hotel's address is Burj Assila, Al Kurnaysh Br Rd, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23611, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
What dining options are available at Shangri-La Jeddah?
The property houses five culinary venues: Shang Palace (Saudi Arabia's debut of Shangri-La's Chinese fine-dining brand), Kaia (Pacific Rim small plates by Peruvian chef Bruno Santa Cruz), Niyyali (Lebanese fine dining), Waterfront Kitchen (all-day dining), and COPA (a speciality coffee and pastries café).
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