Banyan Tree AlUla is set within the dramatic sandstone landscapes of Ashar Valley, with tented villas designed to sit lightly against the desert surroundings. The architecture takes cues from Nabataean forms and nomadic shelter, framing views of the rock formations while keeping a strong sense of privacy. Villas are calm and pared back, while the resort experience centres on desert dining, the spa, quiet pools and access to AlUla’s archaeological and natural sites. The atmosphere is deliberately low-rise and contemplative, shaped more by landscape, light and silence than by conventional resort spectacle.