![]() ‘In-valley’ takes guests into the essence of AlUla through exclusive outdoor treatments, nomadic chef’s tables, active adventures, and private events staged in spectacular setting.The fundamental principles of the resort are designed around three concepts that allow guests to immerse themselves in the resort and the destination: Inspired by the nomadic nature of Nabataean architecture, the all-villa, tented resort epitomises Banyan Tree’s commitment to local influence. The resort is attracting the attention of the world’s affluent travellers as it turns Saudi Arabia into a new spa and wellness destination but also for the mix of history, culture, and entertainment, all set against a breathtaking desert backdrop dating back millions of years. Related: Jean Nouvel’s Sharaan Resort Concept at AlUlá, Saudi Arabia Celebrates the Beauty of Past Civilisations.Banyan Tree has launched its first luxury well-being and spa resort in Saudi Arabia.ĭeveloped by the Royal Commission for AlUla, The Banyan Tree AlUla resort, located in historical AlUla in Saudi Arabia, marks the Group’s debut in the Kingdom. They stand majestically among mammoth structures carved and refined by the natural elements.ĪlUla is set to welcome several new resorts in the coming months, including the extraordinary subterranean hotel, Sharaan by Jean Nouvel, in 2024, which will be sustainably carved out of the multi-million-year-old rocks.įor more information, visit /alula. AlUla is home to thousands of burial places including +100 tombs, 94 of which remain elaborately carved at Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient site was a hub of trade and cultural exchange for millennia and abounds to this day with traces of those who passed through over the years. ![]() Located along the original pilgrimage route to Mecca and described as an open-air museum, AlUla spans 22,561 km2 of land, enveloped in both the immense beauty of the natural world and the dramatic splendour of human creation. This also includes a guided walk through the remains of the ancient city where the Nabateans once lived. Numerous Arts & Culture activities, like the hosted artworks of Mohammad Ahmed Ibrahim, Superflex and Nadim Karam, complement these learning experiences. Guests are invited to gather and expand their knowledge of this historical region with weekly outdoor cinema screenings featuring regional cultural films and documentaries in addition to open discussion lectures relating to local initiatives, culture, and history. Habitas will leverage its musical roots to create and curate sounds from the region’s unique talents, and showcase them for guests through the medium of a concert series. This is illustrated through programming that accommodates art and culture walks, canyon trekking, yoga, meditation and breathwork. Habitas AlUla is an embodiment of the brand’s six programming pillars: music, wellness, adventure, culture, learning, and culinary, all of which are meticulously developed to immerse guests within the region’s authentic culture and natural environment. The minimally invasive build model, along with the property’s sustainable construction methods, are the Habitas calling cards: modular-build, low impact design that delivers organic space in which meaningful experiences of all kinds can spring to life. Each space is constructed from ethically-sourced organic materials which blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings. The serene resort pathways lead guests up to each of the 96 guest rooms spanning three tiers, as well as to the yoga deck, wellness and fitness centers, restaurant, and swimming pool. Opened on November 1st, 2021, Habitas AlUla rests within an ancient oasis in the desert canyons of the Ashar Valley, surrounded by sandstone cliffs and palm groves. Habitas unveils its next “home” in the uncharted AlUla region in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia.
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