Getting to Our Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia

JOURNEY THERE

We build our homes in unique and extraordinary corners of the world, lost among immense natural beauty. To ensure a seamless journey and comfortable stay, we’ve put together some tips and information that will be useful before and during your time with us. We invite you to contact us if you have any specific questions regarding your travels to our home.

Find Your Way

Our home is located in Ashar Valley, approximately 50 minutes from AlUla International Airport, just 35 kilometers southeast of AlUla’s city center. All international airlines have direct flights or connections to major Saudi Arabian cities, such as Jeddah and Riyadh, or international cities, such as Dubai and Paris, which complements easy access to AlUla Airport. By car, our home in AlUla is 10 hours from Riyadh, 7 hours from Jeddah, 3 hours 20 minutes from Medina and just over 3 hours from Tabuk Airport.

Please remember to enter Ashar Valley through the main security gate on the below coordinates and follow the signage to Caravan By Habitas.
26°45’54.8″N 37°53’23.7″E

Airport Transfers

Upon request, we can arrange private, safe and reliable transportation booked by our Guest Experience team and billed as a room charge. Please contact us for further assistance with transportation.

Weather

The weather at our Home in AlUla varies throughout the year, with temperatures vastly ranging depending on the season.

Summer: From mid-June to mid-September, the summer brings extremely dry heat to the region, with temperatures often reaching above 40°C during the day.

Fall: From mid-September to mid-December, the arrival of autumn offers gentler weather and cool breezes. Daytime temperatures remain warm in the mid-30s while evenings are mostly mild.

Winter: From mid-December to mid-March, winter brings warm temperatures during the day, usually in the mid to high twenties. Nights are cool and can drop to the low teens at times. This season is ideal for visitors who prefer milder temperatures for outdoor activities.

Packing Guide

We like to embark on a journey feeling prepared. While visiting our home in AlUla, we suggest bringing the following items to ensure the utmost comfort during your time with us, taking into special consideration our wellness and adventure programming:

– Yoga clothing & athletic wear
– Swimsuit
– Sneakers and/or hiking boots
– Flip flops or sandals
– Water bottle (non-plastic)
– Sunscreen
– Bring cash in the local currency
– A warm layer during the winter months
– An open mind

Our home in AlUla is a safe space for expression; however, we respect Saudi Arabia’s culture and customs. With this in mind, we suggest that women pack items of modest clothing when visiting off-property sites and traveling through the airports.

Professional photography and drone usage is strictly prohibited at Our Habitas AlUla and Caravan by Habitas AlUla properties without prior approval, Our Habitas written permission.

For shoot requests, please email guestexperience@habitasalula.com. Requests are subject to a minimum of 7-days review, any licensing and cost implications will be advised and quoted. Written permission should be received minimum 72-hours prior to commencing shooting.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home in AlUla, where the towering sandstone canyons and ever-changing desert landscape create a sanctuary for the mind, body and soul.

Remember, the journey is part of the adventure.