AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Opened
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
Our HabitasDesert Airstream encampment
This communal desert camp brings travelers together around open fire pits and movies projected straight onto towering canyon cliffs.
“Materials skew tactile and honest— plastered walls, woven textures, pale woods—and the palette is lifted straight from the valley: ochres, sands, and dusk-purples.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Polished aluminum Airstream trailers with shaded private decks beneath canyon cliffs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
22 trailers in Airstream’s distinctive polished aluminum finish, each one opening onto a shaded private patio, set amid date palms and rock walls
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Towering sandstone cliffs enclose the valley. Hegra's ancient rock-cut tombs and the mirrored Maraya concert hall sit a short drive away.
The rooms
Each Airstream opens onto a shaded timber deck with a daybed, looking out at date palms or sandstone cliffs.
Yoga on the deck
Electric bicycles stand ready for exploring the canyon, and the wooden deck hosts morning meditation sessions.
Restaurant
The Food Trucks Court
Vintage trucks serve artisan ice cream and specialty espresso around outdoor tables set against the canyon cliffs.
At the table
Breakfast mezze and afternoon Arabic coffee are served along a live-edge communal table inside the majlis gathering tent.
How it began
Habitas designed the mobile camp to leave minimal trace, inspired by ancient incense caravans and the community spirit of Burning Man.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.