Ashar Valley

Ashar Valley

Discover the magic of this magnificent desert valley

With its dramatic canyons and wind-carved rock formations, Ashar Valley offers a truly spectacular geology that was millions of years in the making. The stunning landscape is also home to some of the region’s most luxurious hotels, as well as the award-winning Maraya – the largest mirrored building ever constructed.
Places to Stay in Ashar Valley

Places to stay in Ashar Valley

Banyan Tree AlUla

A tranquil desert sanctuary, Banyan Tree AlUla invites you to discover an uncharted new world inspired by the mysterious and exciting natural surroundings of the Ashar Valley.

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Habitas AlUla

Nestled within the desert canyons of Ashar Valley, Habitas AlUla offers guests eco-forward luxury living surrounded by stunning sandstone cliffs and palm groves.

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Caravan by Habitas

Echoing the Bedouins who once travelled through here, this off-the-beaten-track caravan experience means staying in your own deluxe Airstream trailer surrounded by spectacular desert scenery.

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Ashar Tented Resort

This deluxe camping experience immerses you in stunning desert scenery while still offering access to all the five-star facilities of neighbouring Banyan Tree hotel.

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Places to Stay in Ashar Valley

Places to Eat in Ashar Valley

Maraya Social

Set on the Maraya rooftop, this fine-dining experience has been carefully crafted by Jason Atherton – Michelin-starred restauranteur and much-loved British chef.

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Harrat

Part of the Banyan Tree hotel, this fine-dining restaurant offers a menu drawn from regional flavours and locally grown produce, all served in spectacular surroundings.

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Saffron

This award-winning restaurant at Banyan Tree AlUla serves a modern take on traditional Thai cooking. Fragrant flavours combine with beautifully presented dishes and elegant interiors.

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Tama

Found in the Habitas eco-resort, Tama marries Middle Eastern and international flavours with fresh local ingredients and spices once traded along the incense route.

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Things to do in Ashar Valley

ABOUT MARAYA

Maraya is a stunning piece of art set in the desert canyon of Ashar Valley. Designed to blend into the surrounding landscape, it rises from the sand like a mirage. The state-of-the-art structure is covered in 9,740 mirrored panels reflecting AlUla's beauty, making it the largest mirrored building in the world, according to Guinness World Records.

Maraya, meaning mirror or reflection in Arabic, celebrates AlUla's significant role in history as a crossroads of cultures for centuries. The mirrors themselves become a contemporary canvas, reflecting the remarkable heritage of the area. As the perfect modern ode to the past, Maraya is the centrepiece of AlUla's growing cultural scene. From spectacular concerts and thrilling performances to art residency programmes and arthouse films, AlUla is emerging as a cultural centre on a global scale.

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Explore The World's Masterpiece

The World's Largest Living Museum Heritage

Take a journey into both AlUla’s distant and recent past. Explore a rich cultural heritage through its ancient sites, historic dwellings, and preserved tombs that span thousands of years of human civilisation.

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A DESERT OASIS BECKONS NATURAL WONDERS Nature & Outdoors

From mazes of dramatic rock to rolling sand-swept dunes, a valley swathed in citrus groves to millennia-old basalt lava flows, AlUla’s spectacular landscape invites you to wander and connect with its wealth of natural beauty.

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Thrilling experiences and outdoor excursions Adventure

Whether it's ziplining through mountain ranges, taking to the skies in a hot air balloon, or gazing up at the constellations, AlUla offers adventures and activities from the thrilling to the awe-inspiring.

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A Land of Wondrous Inspiration Arts & Culture

From contemporary artists creating pieces made for the stunning desert backdrop to local artisans continuing the tradition of ancient handicrafts, the spirit of creativity and ingenuity can be discovered in every corner of AlUla.

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Plan Your Trip To AlUla

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