The suites of the Banyan Tree AlUla Resort in the Asar Valley in Saudi Arabia evoke Bedouin scenes, challenging its guests to live as nomads… in luxury.

The AlUla region of Saudi Arabia, located approximately 220 miles north of the city of Medina, is home to the Madâin Sâlih archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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In the AlUla Desert, Banyan Tree AlUla Resort features 47 luxury suites, two restaurants, and a spa with pool, all overlooking nature’s wild, uniquely beautiful and peaceful rock formations.

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The roof of the suites – from a simple double to 3 rooms with a private pool, is made of canvas in the color of sand, thus giving the feeling of the awning of Bedouin tents.

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“To emphasize the gentle approach to the development of this vast site, paths and walkways were designed as footprints in the sand. Visitors travel through a dune landscape, which allows them to get closer to nature. In this way, the footprint of the resort is reduced to a minimum and the natural ecosystem of the site is preserved” pointed out the architects of the AW2 office, Reda Amalou and Stéphanie Ledoux.