Four days of Saudi flavours, wellness rituals, family experiences and live entertainment unfold across the Red Sea resort from 23 to 26 September
Jeddah : This Saudi National Day, Turtle Bay Resort invites guests to mark the occasion by the shores of The Red Sea with four days of dining, wellness, family activities and experiences inspired by the Kingdom. Taking place from 23 to 26 September, the programme brings together Saudi flavours and hospitality with time spent outdoors, moments of wellbeing and relaxed coastal experiences for the whole family.
From Saudi coffee on arrival to locally inspired wellness rituals, family activities, live music and evenings shaped by food and culture, the celebration reflects Turtle Bay Resort’s relaxed approach to Saudi hospitality, bringing guests together in a setting between the sea and surrounding landscape. experiences unfolding across the island from morning through to evening. Guests staying two nights or more can also enjoy 20% savings on their room rate throughout the Saudi National Day period.
A Taste of the Kingdom
The experience begins on arrival, with the reception dressed for the occasion and guests welcomed with Saudi coffee and specially prepared cupcakes carrying the National Day logo.
On 23 September, the programme will include a cake-cutting in the lobby at 3:00pm, followed by the Sunset Majlis from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, featuring a live Saudi band and Yanba’awi folk dance. Later that evening, Luki Luma brings the occasion to the table with a Saudi-themed buffet prepared by Saudi Chef Ali Abdullah Alali, giving guests the opportunity to experience flavours from across the Kingdom. On 24 and 25 September, Lazy Fish serves a charcoal seafood grill set menu, while a live Oud performance at Juice Bar adds a traditional soundtrack to the evening.
Leisure Rooted in Saudi Nature
Recreation takes on a distinctly local character throughout the four-day celebration, with two signature body rituals from our treatment menu, curated in collaboration with MZN, a natural skincare brand from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, known for its focus on natural and organic ingredients.
On 23 and 24 September, guests can experience the Botanical Moringa Treatment, a 90-minute body ritual inspired by Saudi nature. The experience begins with gentle exfoliation, followed by a nourishing mask infused with desert botanicals and moringa oil, before concluding with a soothing massage using aromatic local oils.
On 25 and 26 September, the focus shifts to the Arabian Date Seed Oil Treatment, a 90-minute ritual inspired by the desert and the restorative properties of date seed oil and essential oils. A deeply hydrating, antioxidant-rich body mask helps soothe and replenish the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and renewed.
The programme also extends beyond the treatment room, with a range of fitness activities throughout the celebration, featuring a Yoga Flow class on 25 September and a Recovery Session on 26 September, with the Saudi Beach Boot Camp Finale taking place on both days.
Time Together by the Sea
Family experiences remain at the heart of the celebration. At Kids’ Club, younger guests can take part in a changing line-up of activities each day, from arts and crafts to board games, egg hunts, musical chairs and a karaoke and disco session. Between scheduled activities, guests can also make use of the padel and tennis courts or spend time in the recreation room.
With just 144 contemporary rooms offering garden and sea views, as well as connecting and accessible options for families and groups, Turtle Bay Resort provides a relaxed coastal base for the celebrations. Located between Umluj and Al Wajh within The Red Sea destination, the resort is around 25 minutes by car from Red Sea International Airport, with direct flights from Jeddah, Riyadh and other cities. Guests can also reach The Red Sea by road from Jeddah, Madinah, Yanbu and other parts of the Kingdom.
