HWH Retreat Lands at Nujuma

A Structured Wellness Residency on the Red Sea

Destination wellness is increasingly defined by scale and programming density. The upcoming HWH retreat at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, takes a more controlled approach.

Scheduled for March 26 to 29, 2026, the three-night residency will be hosted on the Ummahat Islands along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline. The collaboration brings together HWH, the movement and wellness brand founded by Adrienne Everett, and Nujuma’s limited-key coastal property. The format is deliberately compact. Participation is capped by the scale of the Reserve Beach Villas, reinforcing the property’s low-density model.

The Setting

Nujuma operates with 65 beach and overwater villas positioned across the Ummahat archipelago. Each villa includes private pools, open-plan interiors, and uninterrupted sea views. The architecture references natural coastal forms, using locally sourced materials and curved structural lines.

Its physical isolation shapes the experience. Access requires a combination of land transfer and speedboat, separating guests from mainland pace. This separation is logistical rather than symbolic, but it influences rhythm immediately upon arrival. Within this environment, the HWH retreat will unfold across three days structured around guided movement and open intervals.

Programming Without Density

The retreat avoids back-to-back scheduling. Mornings are anchored in movement sessions led by Everett, supported by practices such as journaling, guided walks, and sound-based rituals. Afternoons remain largely unscheduled.

This approach reflects a broader shift within high-end wellness travel. Guests increasingly resist tightly programmed itineraries in favour of space. The retreat framework leaves room for swimming, marine exploration, or quiet time within private villas.

Dining will follow a full-board model shaped by coastal ingredients and regionally influenced menus. The focus remains on restoration rather than culinary performance. The price point (SAR 27,152.50 per person) positions the residency within the premium wellness tier. The rate includes island transfers and accommodation within Reserve Beach Villas.

The Broader Context

Wellness programming at this level signals a maturation of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality infrastructure. Nujuma already operates within a highly controlled service model. The addition of external brand-led retreats introduces a new layer of experiential curation.

HWH, founded in Dubai, operates within a regional ecosystem that views movement as lifestyle rather than trend. Its alignment with a Red Sea property underscores the growing connection between Gulf-based wellness brands and domestic destination travel.

The Kingdom’s west coast is evolving into a platform for this category. Rather than replicating established wellness geographies in Europe or Southeast Asia, developments such as Nujuma are building a distinct coastal identity anchored in marine ecosystems and regenerative tourism frameworks. The retreat’s structure reflects that environment. Limited scale. Physical isolation. A clear beginning and end.

A Defined Offering

The HWH residency does not attempt to position itself as a comprehensive transformation programme. It functions as a short-format immersion shaped by movement, environment, and quiet scheduling discipline.

Availability is constrained by villa count. Reservations close March 15, 2026.

For a market that has moved quickly from large-scale hospitality launches to specialised programming, the collaboration signals the next stage: curated experiences layered onto established luxury infrastructure.

Nujuma provides the setting. HWH introduces the framework. The result is a controlled wellness residency shaped by geography rather than spectacle.