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Sharaan by Jean Nouvel
AlUla, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Sharaan is a subterranean resort designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, announced in 2019 by the Royal Commission for AlUla. It is sculpted directly into the 500-million-year-old sandstone cliffs of the Sharaan Nature Reserve, with about fifty-three keys. Rooms and public spaces are carved into the rock, so guests sleep inside the cliff rather than beneath it.
- 53 rooms
- Opened 2026
- Architect: Jean Nouvel
About Sharaan by Jean Nouvel
- Sharaan by Jean Nouvel was announced in 2019 by the Royal Commission for AlUla, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel.
- The resort is sculpted directly into the 500-million-year-old sandstone cliffs of the Sharaan Nature Reserve.
- The record counts about 53 keys, so verify the figure.
History
Announced in 2019 by the Royal Commission for AlUla, Sharaan is a subterranean masterpiece designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. The resort is sculpted directly into the 500-million-year-old sandstone cliffs of the Sharaan Nature Reserve, reviving the 2,000-year-old architectural legacy of the Nabataeans. Construction officially commenced in June 2023 with a focus on zero-carbon energy and the preservation of the region’s unique archaeological landscape.
The setting
9.2 km from Centennial Olympic Park.
Amenities
- Subterranean guest suites and villas carved into sandstone rock
- Glass express elevator with panoramic views of the rock face
- Signature fine-dining restaurant situated atop the mountain plateau
- Luxury spa, wellness center, and sports facilities
- Sharaan International Summit Centre with 14 private pavilions
- Sustainability-focused design using emission-free power systems
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