Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

AlUla has strengthened its leading position as one of the most prominent luxury hospitality and gastronomic tourism destinations in the region, with 10 of its hotels and restaurants included in the Michelin Guide for the Kingdom for the year 2026; The “Dar Tantora The House” hotel in the Old City won a Michelin key for its revival of heritage mud houses, “The Chedi Al Hajar” also won a key for its exceptional location within the first Saudi site listed in UNESCO, and the “Banyan Tree AlUla” resort in Wadi Ashar retained its key in recognition of its sustainable design, in addition to the distinction of the “Our Habitas” and “Caravan” desert experience brands.

​Awards and rankings celebrate local flavors and the oasis

In terms of culinary arts, the “Tofariya” restaurant in the Old City achieved the “Bib Gourmand” classification for its use of oranges and AlUla Oasis dates in its innovative dishes, and the “Khontos” restaurant maintained the same classification for serving traditional dishes with modern touches. "Samoire" restaurant joined the guide for the first time amid palm groves, coinciding with the re-selection of other prominent restaurants, which included "Harra", which is based on the cuisine of the Arab world, and "Tama" restaurant, which relies on the approach of serving fresh ingredients directly from the farm to the table.
​Quality tributaries enrich the experience of tourists and international visitors

​This well-deserved award provides a major boost to the tourism industry in AlUla, as it provides visitors and travelers from all over the world with integrated options for luxury tourism and cultural exploration. This exceptional system allows guests to enjoy world-class accommodation experiences mixed with the beauty of desert nature and monuments extending back thousands of years. The availability of internationally accredited accommodation facilities and restaurants contributes to prolonging the duration of tourists’ stay and raising the competitiveness of the destination to attract lovers of luxury tourism and luxurious entertainment seasons.