AlUla

AlUla is a geological wonder where canyons of red sandstone, extinct volcanoes and a green desert oasis of millions of palms all meet in one place — and the hotel you choose here is not just somewhere to sleep, it is the way you absorb this powerful desert energy. The hidden sandstone canyons (Ashar Valley) are the most futuristic and luxurious AlUla — home to the famous mirrored concert hall, Maraya: the resorts here are built inside hidden valleys between giant cliffs, the villas blending almost invisibly into the sand and rock, and staying in them is for anyone seeking extreme exclusivity, a mesmerising desert silence that wraps around you from every side, and the feeling of living inside another planet, futuristic and mysterious. The heart of the green oasis is the absolute opposite of the dry sands — the agricultural and historic heart of AlUla, where underground springs feed groves of dates, citrus and ancient spice plants: staying in the designed, eco-minded boutique villas here is for anyone who wants to wake to birdsong, smell the damp earth, walk on foot among the ancient mudbrick ruins and experience the desert through its life, colours and greenery. The basalt plateau and volcanoes (Harrat) are the highest and most dramatic part — here the landscape turns black, powerful and volcanic, and the temperatures are far cooler than in the valley: staying at the lookouts and luxury glamping here suits lovers of astronomy and endless space, the perfect place to watch the stars at night with no light pollution at all and look down from above on the dramatic canyons stretching beneath you. At SherryStay we understand that the desert is not just sand: we have mapped only the resorts and villas in AlUla whose architecture respects nature rather than scarring it — to give you a deep, authentic and inspiring connection to this dramatic destination.

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