Any hotel here will take maximum advantage of the setting and the Shaden is no exception. We were originally booked into the Habitas resort but at the last moment a member of the Saudi royal family decided he wanted to stay at Habitas so we were all kicked out and transferred to the Shaden Resort. Obviously we did not sail to Al Ula as the ‘desert is an ocean in which no oar is dipped.’ We berthed in Jeddah and flew up to Al Ula on a chartered jet.

We were visiting on a small Silversea expedition ship. Now the Saudi government has decided to embrace international tourism and are focussing a lot of investment in this area. I see from earlier reviews this has been an ongoing problem for a long time and really should have been rectified by now.…Īl Ula is a fabulous area, until recently inaccessible to most foreigners. We were pleased with our room except the pillows were hard and we had an issue with our key card not working which meant a 10 minute trudge back to reception after a hot, tiring day. It was so pleasant to be able to sit outside for dinner in a lovely balmy temperature and wonderful surroundings. Dinner buffet also had a big choice and the appetisers and little desserts were good but the mains not so. The breakfast buffet had a very extensive choice and the baked goods were delicious. Great view from a wall of window and a little sitting out area. The cabins (we were in entry level) looked rather utilitarian from the outside, all in a row, but delightful inside, designed as if it were the inside of a tent. The location in the 2 narrow valleys is gorgeous and tastefully lit after dark. It would have been good just to have some time to enjoy. The Stones Hotel - Legian Bali Autograph CollectionĬertainly the most beautiful hotel we stayed in Saudi on a small group tour.

Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji.Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Domestic Airport Accommodation.Hotels near Jabal AlFil (Elephant Rock).

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