AlUla has strengthened its position as a luxury hospitality and culinary destination after 10 hotels and restaurants were featured in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide for Saudi Arabia.
The latest selection recognises the quality, authenticity
and distinctive character of AlUla’s hospitality offering, with venues
reflecting the destination’s heritage, landscapes and local culture.
Three hotels received One MICHELIN Key, including Dar
Tantora The House Hotel, The Chedi Hegra and Banyan Tree AlUla.
Dar Tantora, located in AlUla Old Town, occupies restored
historic mudbrick homes and combines heritage architecture with an eco-boutique
experience.
The Chedi Hegra was recognised for its setting within Saudi
Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The property incorporates historic structures, ancient fort
walls and the former AlUla railway station into its luxury offering.
Banyan Tree AlUla retained its One MICHELIN Key for its
experience in the sandstone canyons of Ashar Valley, combining minimalist
design, sustainability and a nature-focused setting.
The hotel selection also includes Our Habitas AlUla, known
for its wellness and environmentally conscious approach, and Caravan by Habitas
AlUla, which offers an adventure-focused desert experience.
In the dining category, Tofareya entered the guide with a
Bib Gourmand for its Saudi cuisine.
Located in a traditional house in AlUla Old Town, the
restaurant uses local ingredients including AlUla oranges and dates from the
ancient oasis.
Tofareya joins Joontos at Dar Tantora The House Hotel as a
Bib Gourmand recipient, with the restaurant recognised for its contemporary
interpretation of traditional Saudi dishes.
Somewhere, located within the AlUla Oasis, also entered the
guide for the first time, offering Middle Eastern cuisine with contemporary
influences in a palm-filled setting.
The 2026 selection also includes returning
MICHELIN-recognised venues Harrat at Banyan Tree AlUla, known for pan-Arabic
cuisine, and Tama at Our Habitas AlUla, which focuses on farm-to-table dining
and seasonal local produce.
With 10 venues included in the guide, AlUla has established
a significant concentration of MICHELIN-recognised hospitality offerings in the
region.
The recognition further highlights the destination’s
development as a global centre for luxury travel, culinary experiences and
heritage tourism, combining high-end hospitality with its ancient landscapes
and cultural attractions. -TradeArabia News Service
