Designed by Killa Design, an architecture firm led by Shaun Killa, the overwater villas are heavily inspired by the surrounding dense mangroves, desert flora and coral reefs.

“The circle represents unity, integration and wholeness, giving guests a sense of completion, confidence and harmony,” explained the design team. “These coral-inspired villas emerging from the water’s surface will be made of a polished steel that will reflect the water, the sky and the best part of the project – the reef below.”

The Sheybarah Island is the furthest from the mainland, sitting east of the Red Sea Project’s archipelago.

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The developer promises guests unrivaled views of pristine coral reefs, hosting many species of birds, fish and other marine animals. The project helps further goals to reinvent Saudi Arabia as a top-tier marine eco-tourism destination.

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With the installation of the first pod-style overwater villas at the Red Sea Global Resort, it is now a matter of time before we see if oil-rich Saudi Arabia can really make it onto the itineraries of eco-conscious travellers.