Each September, the
Kingdom pauses to celebrate its story, and few places hold that story as closely as the Red Sea itself. Saudi hospitality is drawn from a long-standing culture of generosity, passed down through generations as an instinct to welcome, to share, and to give freely of what one has. On the Ummahat Islands, Saudi National Day unfolds at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, as an immersive retreat shaped by that same spirit, woven together with authentic cultural celebration, a deep connection to nature, and the quiet luxury the island is known for.

The Kingdom’s spirit is felt throughout the stay. Live cultural entertainment fills the evenings in celebration of the occasion, while a dinner experience at Sita on 23 September carries forward a tradition as old as the region itself, gathering guests around the table and offering a true sense of place through flavours rooted in the land. It is a National Day observed the way Nujuma observes everything: intimately, generously, and in step with the land it belongs to.

That connection to land and sea runs through every part of the experience, echoing a heritage of stewardship as old as the Kingdom itself. Guests are invited on a complimentary guided mangrove exploration led by a resident naturalist, tracing one of the Red Sea’s most delicate ecosystems, while snorkelling journeys, available at an additional charge, reveal the reef’s world beneath the surface. Evenings offer a complimentary stargazing experience beneath skies rarely touched by outside light, and between these moments, complimentary wellness experiences, including fitness and yoga sessions, give guests space to move at the island’s own unhurried pace.

For families, the celebration is designed to be shared, in keeping with a tradition where hospitality means opening one’s home fully to those within it. Complimentary daily children’s experiences, from movie nights to culinary workshops and seasonal programming, keep younger guests engaged in discovery of their own, while an In-Villa Dining Family Experience, available at an additional charge, brings the celebration home for those who wish to gather privately. A dedicated Personal Host remains on hand throughout the stay, anticipating rather than simply responding, ensuring every detail, from the smallest request to the day’s rhythm, is quietly taken care of.

Throughout the stay, guests settle into a private, refined Reserve Villa, with daily curated breakfast for two and complimentary daily replenishment of the villa minibar, small gestures offered freely, true to a hospitality built on giving before being asked, allowing each day to unfold with nothing left to plan.

As the Kingdom reflects on all it has become, Nujuma stands as its natural counterpart, an island where the Red Sea’s heritage and a culture of generosity passed down through generations meet, shaping the same warmth the day itself honours.