Our Habitas AlUla

Our Habitas AlUla’s co-founder, Oliver RIpley, used to organise camps for Burning Man, and some takeaways from the legendary desert musical festival can be found here—it’s home to immersive and interactive art installations commissioned for its Desert X AlUla programme; there’s a strong focus on wellness with sound healing, meditation and a gorgeous sculptural yoga deck surrounded by sandstone outcroppings; and every guest is given a bike to travel from their villas to the restaurant, spa and lobby (golf carts are also available). 

The property is home to 96 sustainably designed villas that boast otherworldly views, outfitted with luxurious linens, floor-sofas and traditional rugs made from ethically-sourced organic materials. 

Take a dip in the middle of the desert in Habitas AlUla’s ridiculously photogenic infinity pool, or catch a culturally stimulating documentary at the open-air cinema. 

Overall, the property is visually and emotionally arresting. Founded in the 6th century BC, it was here in the hauntingly beautiful ancient city of AlUla that civilisations were built and lost. Guests at AlUla have the opportunity to explore preserved tombs, historic dwellings and sites like Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It’s the kind of place that appeals to travelers seeking a more thoughtful encounter with Saudi Arabia’s desert landscapes while maintaining a base of modest comfort and quiet design.