Inside the eco-friendly Habitas AlUla - in pictures


  • Habitas AlUla is a new sustainable hotel in Saudi Arabia, which is set amid dramatic sandstone cliffs. All photos: Kleinjan Groenewald
    Habitas AlUla is a new sustainable hotel in Saudi Arabia, which is set amid dramatic sandstone cliffs. All photos: Kleinjan Groenewald
  • The property has been designed to blend into the natural landscape.
    The property has been designed to blend into the natural landscape.
  • It was prefabricated and then erected on site.
    It was prefabricated and then erected on site.
  • The property's swimming pool is a major attraction.
    The property's swimming pool is a major attraction.
  • The space is dotted with site-specific art installations.
    The space is dotted with site-specific art installations.
  • The design draws on traditional Arabic motifs.
    The design draws on traditional Arabic motifs.
  • The focus is on healthy eating and living.
    The focus is on healthy eating and living.
  • The hotel has 96 rooms.
    The hotel has 96 rooms.
  • The property is proving popular with international and local guests.
    The property is proving popular with international and local guests.
  • Yoga classes at Habitas AlUla.
    Yoga classes at Habitas AlUla.
  • Rooms are spacious and well appointed.
    Rooms are spacious and well appointed.
  • There are plenty of opportunities to kick back and relax.
    There are plenty of opportunities to kick back and relax.
  • There are three room categories.
    There are three room categories.
  • The hotel's stunning views.
    The hotel's stunning views.