Six Senses' first Israeli property — 60 desert villas in the Negev's Shaharut Valley, opened 2020.
BrandSix Senses
DestinationShaharut
RegionMiddle East
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingDesert
Best ForWellness-focused travelers seeking structured reset programming, repeat Six Senses guests collecting properties, couples on milestone desert stays.
PrivacyUltra-Private
ServicePersonalized wellness concierge
ButlerDedicated villa host
Private PoolYes, pool villas available
Built2020
Six Senses Shaharut opened in 2020 in Israel's Negev Desert, in the remote Shaharut Valley near the Jordanian and Egyptian borders. The 60 villas spread across the desert terrain, each with private pools and dedicated villa hosts. The property runs Six Senses' wellness-led format: Earth Lab programm
Key Features
Holistic wellness and spa programs
Stunning desert views
Sustainable practices
Luxury accommodations with private pools
Local culinary experiences
Dining
Midian
Edom View
Signature Experience
Sunrise from the Panorama Pool Villa's infinity pool, with uninterrupted desert views across the Shaharut Valley — the remoteness is the point.
Six Senses' wellness infrastructure executed in the Negev Desert at villa-with-pool scale, in a location remote enough to function as a true retreat from Israel's urban centers.
Signature Suite: Panorama Pool Villa
Expansive desert views, private infinity pool, spacious living areas, luxurious amenities
Best time: October through April delivers the Negev's finest conditions — clear desert skies, dramatic temperature swings from warm days to cold nights, and exceptional stargazing above the Ramon Crater.
Demand: Peak demand in December and January from Israeli domestic winter tourism and international visitors. The shoulder months October and March offer identical conditions with lower rates.
Pricing: Six Senses Shaharut maintains relatively stable year-round pricing given its remote position. December and January see higher occupancy rather than dramatic rate spikes.
Insider tip: The Ramon Crater at dawn, when the desert light turns orange and violet before full sunrise, is among the world's most profound natural spectacles. Six Senses arranges private dawn crater descents.
Avoid: July and August bring extreme Negev desert heat above 38°C that limits outdoor exploration, though the property's wellness programming remains fully operational.
