RIYADH: Red Sea Global’s Desert Rock has become the first Saudi resort to earn Three Michelin Keys, the guide’s highest hotel rating, and was also named the winner of its 2026 Architecture and Design Award. Shebara, meanwhile, retained its Two Michelin Keys, Red Sea Global has announced. The Michelin Key system is the hotel equivalent of the guide’s restaurant stars. Inspectors assess hotels on architecture and interior design, service quality and consistency, character, value for money and cont