The Jeddah EDITION opened on May 2nd, marking the brand’s debut in the Saudi Arabian port city.

Located on the Jeddah Corniche, a 30-kilometer coastal resort area along the Red Sea, the urban resort is steps from the Jeddah Art Promenade and a short drive from destinations like Al-Balad, a UNESCO Heritage site in the historic part of the city, and The Red Sea Mall. Sitting on one of the most exciting corners of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Circuit – the fastest Formula 1 track – adjacent to the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, it is housed in a sleek low-rise building designed to resemble a superyacht.

EDITION and international design studio Yabu Pushelberg partnered on the design of the resort, which has 52 rooms and 11 suites including two Penthouses, a rooftop terrace with a pool, a spa, a gym, two lounges, and a signature French-Asian restaurant serving curated culinary concepts by New York chef Cédric Vongerichten.

Accommodations are calming spaces. Design details include travertine flooring, white oiled oak wall paneling embellished with black-and-white photographs of old Jeddah, custom furnishings such as inset leather headboards, freestanding bathtubs, and signature EDITION Le Labo toiletries.

Highlights of The Jeddah Edition include:

• a lobby area with 12-meter-high ceilings, a large acrylic sphere by artist Vincent Leroy, brushed white oak walls, travertine floors, a Persian rug, and a sculptural solid walnut reception desk;
• Lobby Lounge decorated with curved Molteni&C sofas, Henge tables, and white linen Avenue Road club chairs arranged around white marble tables;
• Lobby Bar serving handcrafted beverages, coffee by a local roaster, and a selection of teas served alongside a menu of light bites and an array of pastries;
• an expansive alfresco terrace spanning the entirety of the building;
• and The Roof, a Mediterranean beach club-inspired escape with a 14-meter pool, private nooks and lounges on the fourth floor.

“In this transformative time in the country’s rich history, we’re thrilled to further expand the EDITION brand in Saudi Arabia,” said Josh Fluhr, EDITION’s senior vice-president and global managing director. “Through our inspired partnership with Dr. Rakan Al Harthi and his team, we’re bringing EDITION’s unique concept to Jeddah, which is destined to evolve the luxury standard in the Kingdom.”