Insights to help make Ashar Valley part of your AlUla experience
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This magnificent desert idyll with its dramatic canyons and wind-carved rock formations, is now home to some of the Middle East’s most desirable retreats, restaurants and landmarks; from luxurious hotels Banyan Tree AlUla, Habitas AlUla, Caravan by Habitas and Ashar Tented Resort, each blend beautifully into the surrounding sandstone, to the iconic Maraya standing proud at its heart.
Read MoreAny conversation about Ashar Valley must begin with Maraya, the astonishing piece of architecture that tricks the eye and then seduces it. Translating as ‘mirror’ in Arabic, Maraya is the world’s largest mirrored structure and has become an icon of AlUla, hosting art exhibitions, star-studded concerts, and providing chef Jason Atherton a place to present his fine dining dishes.
Insights to help make Ashar Valley part of your AlUla experience
Yes, provided you have a reservation, ticket or invitation for any of the hotels, restaurants, or event spaces located within the valley.
Read MoreYes, to enter Maraya, you must present a valid ticket.
Read MoreGuests will need to present a restaurant reservation for Maraya Social, or a confirmation email to an event at Maraya to the Ashar Gate Security to access and drive to Maraya.
Read MoreThere are currently four accommodation options in Ashar Valley: Banyan Tree AlUla, Ashar Tented Resorts, Habitas AlUla and Caravan by Habitas.
Read MoreAcclaimed British chef Jason Atherton’s restaurant Maraya Social is located atop Maraya. There are also several restaurants within the valley, such as Saffron and Harrat at Banyan Tree AlUla, and Tama at Habitas AlUla, with three Habitas food trucks in caravans.
Read MoreIf you are not staying at the hotel, visitors will need to present a restaurant reservation or confirmation email for one of the available day passes to Ashar Gate Security to access any of the hotels.
Read MoreOf course, a concert and dining at Maraya Social are highly recommended. To be fully immersed in the beauty of Ashar Valley, guests should consider staying at one of the hotels available. For those who only wish to visit, a day pass to one of the hotels' pools, spas or restaurants will also grant access to the valley.
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