Client:

Royal Commission for Alula – RCU

Status:

Design Stage Completed
Construction Completed in 2022.

Project Team:

Designer AW2
Designer Guardianship: V3 ME
AOR: V3 ME

Scope of Services:

Designer Guardianship

Construction Supervision

Authority Approvals

Codes and Standards Compliance Reviews

Utility Providers’ Coordination

FLS Drawings Review and Civil Defense Approvals

Inspired by the nomadic nature of Nabataean architecture, the tented resort concept epitomizes our ‘light touch’ approach.

Composed of a platform and a solid structure evoking the neighboring rocks in its solidity and presence, the ensemble is protected from the sun by a canvas covering.

Privacy and shelter go hand in hand, creating an intimate environment where the breathtaking views are individually framed.

Awards:
King Salman Charter For Architecture And Urbanism Award: Banyan Tree Alula – Award Winner – Best Build Project
Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards: Banyan Tree Alula – Award Winner
Prix Versailles: Banyan Tree Alula – Award Winner – World’s Most Beautiful Hotel Exteriors
BTA Hotel: Jury’s Favorite in Architectural Design – Hospitality by BLT Built Design Awards
German Design Awards: Banyan Tree Alula, Award Winner – Excellent Architecture
Le French Design 100: Six Senses Crans-montana – Award Winner

Project Details:

The new tented resort, which is about 10,800 m² (BUA), consists of the following:

47 Tents:

28 one bedroom
15 two bedrooms
4 three bedrooms

2 Garden Pavilions:

2 Receptions
1 Lounge
1 Arabic & Mediterranean Restaurant.
1 Thai Restaurant
Outdoor Areas
1 Spa
1 Rock pool
Micro – catchment Gardens