DUBAI: The Michelin Guide has unveiled its 2026 hotel selection for Saudi Arabia, featuring 54 properties across Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla and the Red Sea coast.
The selection includes 37 hotels recommended by the guide and 17 properties awarded Michelin Keys, the distinction given to hotels judged to offer exceptional stays.
Of the 17 Key hotels in Saudi Arabia, 13 received One Michelin Key, three were awarded Two Michelin Keys and one received the top Three Michelin Key distinction.
Desert Rock Resort is the only Saudi property to receive Three Michelin Keys this year. The resort, located in the Hijaz Mountains, was also named the recipient of the Michelin Guide Architecture & Design Award for 2026, in recognition of its design, which is integrated into the surrounding landscape.
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Shebara Resort and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, each received Two Michelin Keys.
