AlUla’s growing reputation as a world-class destination for hospitality and gastronomy has been further elevated with the inclusion of several of its hotels and restaurants in the Michelin Guide 2025.
This recognition celebrates the
exceptional quality, distinctiveness and authenticity of AlUla’s hospitality
offerings, with each reflecting the destination’s sense of place and deep
cultural heritage.
Among the Michelin Guide Hotels, Banyan
Tree AlUla has been distinguished with One Michelin Key, a mark of excellence
that recognises outstanding hospitality and service. It is among the first
seven hotels in the Kingdom to receive the prestigious Michelin Key
distinction. Set amid the sandstone canyons of the Ashar Valley, the five-star
Banyan Tree AlUla combines minimalist luxury with a strong connection to
nature, offering guests a sanctuary of serenity and sustainable design.
The Chedi Hegra, the first hotel
to be located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was highlighted by Michelin
as a new destination to watch. The luxury property occupies several existing
historical structures, including an old railway station, Hegra Fort, and other
surrounding buildings. Original structural and exterior walls, some built from
mud brick, have been carefully preserved and integrated into the hotel’s modern
architecture.
Also featured in the guide is Dar
Tantora The House Hotel, an eco-hotel set within AlUla Old Town, known for its
labyrinthine streets, mudbrick houses and imposing fort. Hailed in 2024 in TIME
Magazine 2024 travel list of World's Greatest Places, the mudbrick buildings in
this special part of Old Town have been meticulously restored into
boutique-style accommodation.
Our Habitas AlUla, a lifestyle
resort that champions sustainability and wellness, and Caravan by Habitas AlUla,
offering a laid-back, adventure-inspired stay under the stars, have also been
featured on the coveted list.
In the Michelin Guide Restaurants
selection, Joontos at Dar Tantora The House Hotel was awarded the coveted Bib
Gourmand, recognising exceptional cuisine at outstanding value. The restaurant,
located within the intimate Dar Tantora property, brings together traditional
Saudi flavours with a creative, contemporary twist.
Harrat at Banyan Tree AlUla,
renowned for its elevated Saudi-inspired fine dining, and Tama at Our Habitas
AlUla, celebrated for its farm-to-table menus crafted from locally sourced
produce, were also recognised for their distinctive culinary excellence and
contribution to AlUla’s dynamic dining scene.
This milestone reinforces AlUla’s
emergence as one of the region’s most captivating destinations for travellers
seeking world-class hospitality, luxury and gastronomy, set amid natural
landscapes.-TradeArabia News Service