First look designs of luxury eco-lodge Envi Al Nakheel in Saudi Arabia's Al Ahsa - in pictures

  • Envi Al Nakheel Lodge is set to open at the kingdom’s Unesco-listed Al Ahsa next year. All photos: Envi Lodges
    Envi Al Nakheel Lodge is set to open at the kingdom’s Unesco-listed Al Ahsa next year. All photos: Envi Lodges
  • Surrounded by palm trees, the resort draws on the regions natural setting for its design
    Surrounded by palm trees, the resort draws on the regions natural setting for its design
  • The arrival area at Envi Al Nakheel eco-lodge
    The arrival area at Envi Al Nakheel eco-lodge
  • Luxury interiors make use of local, sustainable materials
    Luxury interiors make use of local, sustainable materials
  • Structural designs were also inspired by the region's native date palms
    Structural designs were also inspired by the region's native date palms
  • The boho-chic earthy design was inspired by plants and trees in Al Ahsa
    The boho-chic earthy design was inspired by plants and trees in Al Ahsa
  • A bathroom in one of the 25 eco-pods at Envi Al Nakheel
    A bathroom in one of the 25 eco-pods at Envi Al Nakheel
  • The spa lobby creates a sense of serenity
    The spa lobby creates a sense of serenity
  • Each of the three Envi eco-lodges in Al Ahsa will have a unique feel
    Each of the three Envi eco-lodges in Al Ahsa will have a unique feel