Saudi Arabia Plans to create a Luxury Resort from 500-Million-year-old Mountain in AlUla

Saudi Arabia will build a luxury resort directly into the an ancient 500-million-year-old mountain in AlUla.

Saudi Arabia will build a luxury resort directly into the an ancient 500-million-year-old mountain in AlUla.

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has begun construction of the Sharaan Resort and International Summit Centre.

When complete it will be a living museum, complete with luxury spa, signature mountain-top fine dining and a world-class summit centre.

Sharaan Resort in AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the project will be built directly into the mountains of Sharaan Nature Reserve and aims to meet ambitious sustainability goals for the construction phase and resort operations.

Just as the Nabataean civilisation carved structures into nearby sandstone more than 2,000 years ago, Sharaan resort will carve a new chapter in stone for AlUla’s living museum while preserving the natural scenery and native flora and fauna at the heart of RCU’s vision for Sharaan.

Built into a mountain dating back 500 million years, the Sharaan resort will offer a memorable and timeless experience with 38 suites, a spa and wellness centre, kids club, sport centre, all-day dining restaurant and business centre.

In addition, a signature fine-dining restaurant will sit atop the mountain with panoramic views of Sharaan. A unique glass elevator will connect the resort with a geologic and artistic experience, offering views of ancient sedimentary layers and niches filled with art and engravings.

Inside an adjacent mountain, the Sharaan International Summit Centre will host events and leaders from around the world.

Source:- The Arabian Business