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Sharaan Resort by Jean Nouvel
AlUla · Hotel
Jean Nouvel-designed 40-key cave resort carved directly into a sandstone cliff face inside AlUla's Sharaan Nature Reserve, drawing on the 2,000-year-old Nabataean carving tradition.
Official WebsiteLast verified Jul 14, 2026
4.4 yrs to delivery
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AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
03.25.24
Start
Est 2030
Completion
38
Keys
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Announced 2024 est.
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.
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Expected opening 2030 est.
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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.