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Tented villas sit small at the foot of tall sandstone cliffs with vertical grooves, warm light on the rock, scattered trees in the foreground

Saudi Arabia

AlUla

In the north west of Saudi Arabia lies AlUla: sandstone canyons, the Nabataean city of Hegra and a desert that glows copper in the evening.

Place, Time & Occasion

Why this place, when, and for whom.

Best time
October to April for mild desert days; summer exceeds 40 degrees and belongs to early mornings and starry nights.
Travel rhythm
Direct flights to AlUla from Riyadh, Jeddah and Dubai; short distances between resort, Hegra and Maraya.
Local Assessment
For culture travellers and desert lovers who want to experience one of the youngest luxury destinations before everyone knows it.
  • Hegra, UNESCO World Heritage of the Nabataeans
  • Maraya, the mirrored concert hall
  • Elephant Rock and Ashar Valley

Our Property Here

The right hotel in AlUla.

Ashar Valley, AlUla · Saudi Arabia

Banyan Tree AlUla

Tented villa resort in the Ashar Valley, set between sandstone cliffs, with Rock Pool and Banyan Tree Spa.

Best season October to April for mild desert days and clear starry nights.

Orientation

AlUla

Route from Bensheim

We plan the sequence of the journey, from the first day to the last.

Especially for AlUla, the rhythm matters: arrival, number of nights, room selection, and the right season.

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