Our Habitas AlUla
Resort hotel · AlUla ·
Desert retreat with 96 villas, canyon views, Middle Eastern cuisine
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QV65+RH3, Ashar Valley, AlUla 43511, Saudi Arabia Get directions
Desert retreat with 96 villas, canyon views, Middle Eastern cuisine
QV65+RH3, Ashar Valley, AlUla 43511, Saudi Arabia Get directions
"For all of Saudi Arabia’s whiplash reinvention—transforming in the span of a few years from a place with no cinemas or tourism into a nation hosting electronic music festivals and cultural seasons that draw millions each year—it is the otherworldly, sandstone-strewn landscape of AlUla that has emerged as its crown jewel. At its heart is this Habitas property, unfurling in a sweep of low-slung, earth-toned villas that seem to dissolve into the burnt-sugar cliffs. Its interiors reveal earthy red textiles, desert-hued ceramics, and design features echoing the artistry of Hegra’s UNESCO-listed tombs, a 20-minute drive away. Dip into the hotel’s infinity pool (a showstopping ribbon of turquoise) and take a complimentary e-bike to ride past colorful art installations by the likes of Lita Albuquerque and Manal Aldowayan that dot the valley. This is the new Saudi Arabia—rooted in history but with a modern flourish that rewards travelers exploring tourism’s newest frontier. From $346. —Scott Campbell" - CNT Editors
"For all of Saudi Arabia’s whiplash reinvention—transforming in the span of a few years from a place with no cinemas or tourism into a nation hosting electronic music festivals and cultural seasons that draw millions each year—it is the otherworldly, sandstone-strewn landscape of AlUla that has emerged as its crown jewel. At its heart is this Habitas property, unfurling in a sweep of low-slung, earth-toned villas that seem to dissolve into the burnt-sugar cliffs. Its interiors reveal earthy red textiles, desert-hued ceramics, and design features echoing the artistry of Hegra’s UNESCO-listed tombs, a 20-minute drive away. Dip into the hotel’s infinity pool (a showstopping ribbon of turquoise) and take a complimentary e-bike to ride past colorful art installations by the likes of Lita Albuquerque and Manal Aldowayan that dot the valley. This is the new Saudi Arabia—rooted in history but with a modern flourish that rewards travelers exploring tourism’s newest frontier. From $346. —Scott Campbell" - CNT Editors
"A desert retreat composed of 96 villas with scenic canyon views, offering themed accommodations such as Celestial Villas equipped with telescopes for stargazing, Art Villas positioned near major outdoor installations, and Wellness Villas close to spa facilities with yoga equipment and options for in-room treatments; the property’s on-site restaurant focuses on Middle Eastern cuisine." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Set in a rust-red sandstone canyon, this desert retreat of 96 villas blends local materials (bamboo, canvas, responsibly sourced hardwood) with immersive hospitality—guests receive a welcoming ceremony that frames the property as a home—and offers culturally rooted experiences such as tours to nearby tombs, ancient marketplaces and archaeological sites including Hegra; select “celestial” villas also provide telescopes for desert stargazing in the Bedouin tradition." - Jennifer Flowers
"Setting up a desert camp in Saudi Arabia, this modish millennial brand expands its footprint." - Elise Taylor
