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Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel

Sharaan Resort is a subterranean luxury resort cut directly into the sandstone massifs of the Sharaan Nature Reserve outside AlUla, Saudi Arabia, developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla to a design by Jean Nouvel.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 5, 2026
AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
03.25.24
Start
~2030
Completion
38
Keys
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Details

38 hotel keys. Broke ground March 2024, targeting 2030.

The story so far
Announced Feb 2019Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched the Jean Nouvel-designed Sharaan resort and the Sharaan Nature Reserve at the Royal Commission for AlUla vision unveiling, February 2019 (also Argaam)
gulfnews.com
Broke ground Mar 25, 2024Inaugural rock excavation begins on Jean Nouvel's cave resort in AlUla's Sharaan Nature Reserve; corrects prior start year (2023) to the actual 2024-03-25 construction start.
sleepermagazine.com
Under construction
Expected opening 2030 est.
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About the project

Sharaan Resort is a subterranean luxury resort cut directly into the sandstone massifs of the Sharaan Nature Reserve outside AlUla, Saudi Arabia, developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla to a design by Jean Nouvel. Rather than building on the desert floor, the scheme excavates suites, courtyards and circulation into the rock itself, drawing on Nabataean carving traditions and using the thermal mass of the stone for passive performance. Guest facilities include a spa and wellness centre, a sports centre and all-day dining, with a signature restaurant set atop the mountain overlooking the reserve.

Developer & design
Developer
Royal Commission for AlUla
Design
Ateliers Jean Nouvel
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Frequently asked

Where is Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel located?

Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel is located in AlUla.

When will Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel be completed?

Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel is under construction, with completion expected in 2030 (a TMW estimate).

Who is developing Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel?

Royal Commission for AlUla is the developer behind Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel.

Who designed Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel?

Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel was designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel.

How big is Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel?

Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel features 38 hotel keys.