Banyan Tree AlUla
Saudi Arabia
Banyan Tree AlUla
Wadi Ashar, P.O. Box 5734-6387, AlUla, Saudi Arabia
www.banyantree.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Banyan Tree Group
Shareholders
N/A
Date of Creation
22/10/2022
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Antony Treston
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Development Strategy
Focusing on high end clientele by providing luxury services.
To position the hotel as the best/ luxurious property in AlUla
Banyan Tree Alula
History & Story
An enchanted sanctuary suspended in time and space. Situated in the magical surrounds of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, our all-villa resort is a desert retreat located in one of the world’s most mysterious and exciting travel destinations, inspired by the natural surroundings of the Ashar Valley. Embark on a multi-sensory experience at Banyan Tree AlUla. Be stunned by the stillness, peacefulness, the stunning rock formations, the sheer force of nature, and feel as if time and space were suddenly suspended, allowing the senses to fully awaken. Set in the area known as the world’s largest living museum, our resort is just a short flight from either Riyadh or Jeddah, connected by direct flights from Dubai.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Spa & Wellness
• Authentic pan Arabic and Thai Cuisine
• Special turn down-service each day
Location
• Wadi Ashar Valley
• Maraya Concert Hall – 3 minutes by car
Keys sites / activities in the area
• Hiking at the resort
• Hegra
• Maraya Concert Hall
• Elephant Rock
• Old Town
• Helicopter ride
• Hot Air Balloon ride
Fun Facts
• Only property with Maraya (glass building view)
• Only property in AlUla to have private plunge pools in the villas
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites:
14 – Dune One Bedroom Villas, 14 – Dune One Bedroom Pool Villa, 15 – Dune Two Bedroom Pool Villa, 4 – Dune Three Bedroom Pool Villa = 47 Banyan Tree Villas in Total
• Number of Luxury rooms:
47 Banyan Tree Villas
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
47 Banyan Tree Villas
Restaurants and Bars:
• The Spa Suites at The St. Regis Venice advocate an enriching journey of revitalization and relaxed pleasure. Treatments are aimed at pampering, the menu choice permitting both short beauty lifts or longer, more in-depth therapies.
Wellness
• 5 Spa treatment rooms (4 single & 1 double)
• Gym from 8am to 9pm
• Rock Pool (communal pool with 10 sunbeds)
Corporate & Celebration Events
Not applicable at the property, Maraya is the closest venue for meetings and corporate events.
Extra Notable Features
• Yoga deck with the spa
• Sound healing spots at the resort
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2023:
• Conde Nast Traveller – 2023 Hot List
• Conde Nast Traveller – 2023 Wellness Hot List
• Hemispheres Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Middle Easter Hotel
• Architectural Digest Great Design Awards 2023 – AD’s 2023 Hotel Awards: The 21 Best New Hotels Around the World
• Prix Versailles – the World Architecture and Design Award at UNESCO – 18 new World’s Most Beautiful Hotels
Number of employees
311