Banyan Tree Al Ula
Alula, Saudi Arabia
Hospitality – Completed Project
Services Provided
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
Overview
Inspired by Nabataean nomadic architecture, the tented resort adopts a light-touch design approach that blends with the surrounding landscape. The concept combines a solid, rock-inspired structure with a shaded canvas canopy to provide privacy, comfort, and protection. Each unit is designed to frame panoramic views while creating an intimate guest experience.
Awards:
- King Salman Charter For Architecture And Urbanism Award: Banyan Tree Alula – Award Winner – Best Built 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
Additional Info:
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
