Banyan Tree Al UlaAl Ula, Saudi Arabia
Hospitality – Completed Project
Services Provided
Client:
RCU – Royal Commission for Al Ula
Status:
- Project Completed in 2022.
Project Team:
- Designer AW2.
- Designer Guardianship: V3 ME.
Scope of Services:
- Designer Guardianship.
- Construction Supervision.
Overview
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:
- Banyan Tree AlUla was awarded the Special Prize for Exterior by the prestigious Prix Versailles 2023.
- Middle East’s Leading Luxury Desert Resort 2023.
- AHEAD MEA Awards 2023 (Africa and Middle East).
- Hemispheres Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.
- Banyan Tree AlUla, Jury’s Favorite in Architectural Design – Hospitality by BLT Built Design Awards.
Additional Info:
Project Details:
The new tented resort, which is about 10,800 square meter (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