After a year-long voting process by industry experts and the public, Banyan Tree Spa at Banyan Tree AlUla has been named as the World’s Best Desert Spa in the World Spa Awards 2024. This award recognises excellence in spa and wellness tourism, showcasing the best destinations and experiences worldwide.

Banyan Tree Spa has redefined desert luxury, and we’re about to find out exactly how.

The Location

For starters, AlUla is simply beautiful. Nestled within 10,000 square metres of the Ashar Valley in Saudi Arabia, the resort is enveloped by a mesmerising landscape of pale desert sands and dramatic rock formations. As the sun moves across the sky, it paints these rocks in a constantly changing palette of colours, from morning golds to evening pinks. 

Against this backdrop of natural wonders, the Banyan Tree introduces modern luxury to AlUla. Imagine an oasis of 2.3 million date palms. Here, you can encounter the sandstone tombs of the Nabataeans, the architects who were also behind the wonders of Petra in Jordan.

The Spa

This award-winning spa provides a journey of rejuvenation for the mind and body. The spa’s architecture reflects the surrounding landscape, with walls of compressed sand that subtly shift in colour throughout the day. Inspired by Asian and local Arabian traditions, the spa offers a curated selection of massages, facials, and body scrubs. 

Each spa treatment features natural and native ingredients, drawing on the rich heritage of wellness practices from both cultures. With skilled touch and native ingredients, expert therapists guide guests to rediscover a sense of balance and relaxation.

Rock Pool

Reserved exclusively for adults, this infinity-edge pool is dramatically positioned within a canyon, offering breathtaking views over the valley. Here, you can enjoy quiet relaxation after a spa treatment or a refreshing swim. With its backdrop of dramatic rock formations and open sky, the pool is also a photographer’s dream, where every angle presents a picture-perfect moment. There’s simply no other place like it in AlUla.

Health Centre

Banyan Tree AlUla offers more than just a place to relax. The resort’s Health Centre features a professionally equipped gym bathed in natural light, where you can re-energise your body and mind. Beyond fitness, the centre provides a range of holistic experiences, including mindfulness classes and beauty workshops. It’s open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.

Banyan Tree Spa at Banyan Tree AlUla
Address: Road, Wadi Ashar Tabuk, AlUla 43563, Saudi Arabia

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