Turtle Bay Resort has built its summer around long days outdoors, easy moments of rest, and time spent together on the Red Sea. The resort sits on a quiet stretch of the Saudi coast between Umluj and Al Wajh, so the season leans into the water, the shoreline, and the region’s food. Travellers from across the Kingdom and the wider region can dip into water sports, wellness, evening experiences, and a table built around one very local ingredient.
What is summer like at Turtle Bay Resort?
At its core, the season is about making the most of the coast. Mornings begin on the water, afternoons move between the pool and the beach, and evenings stretch on under floodlights. Families sit at the centre of it all. Meanwhile, quieter corners of the resort give guests room to slow down, whether that means a dawn wellness session or a private beach later in the day. The 144 rooms, with garden and sea views, offer everyone a relaxed base to return to.
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How does Umluj’s mango harvest shape the menus?
Dining this season starts with the mango. The fruit comes from Muhammadiah Farm, a family-owned grove of more than 400 mango trees passed down across three generations, just beyond the resort. Through the summer, that harvest reaches every kitchen at Turtle Bay Resort.
At Luki Luma, it shows up first at breakfast, where a mango market lays out freshly cut fruit and smoothies. Lunch and dinner then rotate through mango glazes and Red Sea produce, and the pastry team adds a mango tart. A chef’s station also layers varieties such as Zabadi, Keitt, Sensation and Alphonso into fresh dessert cups.
The harvest carries through the other venues too. At the Beach Club, the seasonal menu runs from chilled gazpacho to a watermelon and feta salad, then on to pasta al limone con basilico. Dessert brings an Umluj mango sorbet and a tart, all with the bay in view. The Juice Bar presses local mango and watermelon into cooling granitas with shaved ice, lime and mint, while H2GO keeps lighter drinks on the go. Just a short drive away, the Umluj Mango Festival brings 24 local growers together each evening from 5 pm to 10 pm.
What water sports can guests try?
Days at Turtle Bay Resort naturally begin on the water. WAMA, Red Sea Global’s watersports brand, offers paddle and electric options, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, E-SUP, and E-Foil. The sessions run daily from 9 am to 6 pm, and guests can book them with at least 12 hours’ notice.
For more wind-powered watersports, guests can head to nearby Shura Island and arrange transport separately. Those chasing a bigger thrill can also visit ADRENA, the Red Sea’s adventure and watersports hub, a short drive from the resort. Back on land, the season adds mat Pilates, dynamic stretching, sea breeze meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Fascial Energetics, alongside personal training and swimming lessons for adults and children.
What is there for families to do?
Family time anchors the whole season. The Little Turtles Hub Kids’ Corner opens daily from 9 am to 6 pm and welcomes children aged five to twelve, while under-fives are welcome with a parent or guardian. Inside, children move between arts and crafts, board games, family bingo, movie sessions and free play. Beyond the club, families also come together for beach sports, putting challenges, and hands-on sessions such as pizza-making, cookie decorating, and mocktail workshops on selected days.
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What can female travellers enjoy at Laha Beach Ladies Club?
For a more private setting, Laha Beach Ladies Club opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm on a quieter stretch of the resort’s shoreline. An all-female team runs the space, so guests get exclusive beach access along with daily wellness touchpoints. Meanwhile, the mood stays calm throughout the day, giving women their own corner of the coast.
What happens at Turtle Bay Resort after sunset?
As the light fades, the resort shifts pace. Family movie nights bring an easy end to the day, while floodlit tennis and padel keep the courts busy into the later hours. So the evening offers a gentle wind-down or a bit more activity, depending on the mood. Either way, the outdoors stays in play well past sunset.
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Where is Turtle Bay Resort and how do you get there?
The resort sits within the Red Sea destination, about 500 kilometres north of Jeddah between Umluj and Al Wajh. From Red Sea International Airport, it is only a 25-minute drive.
Getting there is straightforward from most of the region. Red Sea International operates direct flights from Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and beyond, as well as routes from Dubai and Doha. Saudia, flynas, flydubai, Qatar Airways and beOnd all serve the airport, and new routes open regularly. Guests can also reach the resort by road from Jeddah, Madinah, Yanbu, and other parts of the Kingdom. On arrival at the Red Sea Welcome Centre, the destination’s own transport service then carries guests the last stretch to Turtle Bay Resort.
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