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Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. Guests embarked on a remarkable evening of celebrations, including a special private concert by music legend Mariah Carey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The star-studded event was\nattended by celebrities and personalities, including Aseel Omran, Deema Bayyaa,\nDorra Zarrouk, Lojain\nOmran, Mona Kattan, Stephanie Saliba and Jumana Mourad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The invitees came together for an exclusive weekend to discover the\ndestination and the luxury of Banyan Tree AlUla, where they were welcomed with\nunique experiences showcasing the resort’s private villas and the stunning\nAshar Valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflecting the iconic landscape of AlUla, Maraya Hall hosted guests for\nthe exclusive live performance by Mariah Carey, after which they were transported\nto the heart of the valley, where John Northen, Executive Director \u2013 Head of\nHotels and Resorts for the Royal Commission for AlUla, together with Sebastien\nBazin, Chairman and CEO for Accor and Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive\nChairman of Banyan Tree Group<\/strong>, officially opened the resort. This historic\nmoment was marked by an exhilarating performance by Sahwat, which entailed a\nchoreographed music routine and majestic Arabian horses. The stunning rock\nformations of Ashar Valley were illuminated by mesmerising projections of\ncurated animations, while Hala Ali AlHedithy, told the inspiring and compelling\nstory of AlUla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The evening concluded with a dinner menu designed by\nBanyan Tree AlUla’s Executive Chef Ricardo Lujan, showcasing dishes from Banyan\nTree’s signature Thai restaurant Saffron with traditional Saudi twists, fusing\nboth in harmony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting a spin on Khao Soi curry, Chef Lujan\ncreated The King Crab Khao Soi Dumpling with a handmade, fresh rice paper roll filled\nwith King Crab and authentic Khao Soi curry sauce. The Lamb Massaman\nCurry, one of Saffron’s most iconic dishes, highlighted the bold influences of\nThai cuisine and the rich ingredients native to AlUla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Embodying Banyan Tree’s pillars of sustainability, a dedication to\nusing locally inspired elements, romance and intimacy in a private sanctuary,\nAlUla creates the perfect home for the global brand. The resort ensures guests\nfeel a sense of place through features such as the timber doors and finishings,\nwhich hark back to the traditional Bedouin homes, locally made handicrafts and\nearthy decor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The key principles of the\nall-villa resort are built around three concepts to allow guests to immerse in\nthe resort and its magnificent surroundings in a multi-sensory\nexperience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ‘In-villa’<\/strong> gives guests made-to-measure dining, wellness,\nand entertainment experiences brought to life by the talented cast of Banyan\nTree hosts. ‘In-valley’<\/strong> takes the guests into nature through\nexclusive outdoor treatments, nomadic chef’s tables, active adventures, and\nprivate events staged in spectacular settings. Finally, ‘En-voyage’<\/strong> takes\nguests through privileged immersions crafted with local talents, continuously\nunlocking new facets of AlUla’s rich heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s plenty for guests to do and discover, from massages in secluded\ncaves and soothing sound baths under the stars to picnics in the sky aboard a\nfloating hot air balloon. For a little extra adrenaline rush, visitors can try\nthe thrilling vintage plane or helicopter adventures, flying over AlUla’s sites\n– with the possibility to extend the journey as far as the Red Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Banyan Tree Spa is a sanctuary for the senses, a place for\nphysical, mental, and spiritual renewal with a holistic approach based on\ntraditional Asian healing therapies. The resort’s practitioners seamlessly fuse\nlocal and Eastern rituals with time-honoured traditions dating back centuries.\nGuests can also unwind at the tranquil rock pool with views of the expansive\nvalley on the horizon after a gym session or a signature spa treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The perfect location for a special occasion, the AlUla region is a\nplace to create unforgettable moments which last a lifetime. Romantic\nmilestones, family reunions and private celebrations with friends turn into\ndazzling festivities with show-stopping backgrounds that magically materialise\nin stunning desert surroundings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “We are immensely proud to open this landmark property in such an\niconic location. We wanted to create an escape where guests could truly immerse\nthemselves in the destination while enjoying the Banyan Tree hospitality. I\nthank our guests for coming from all over the world to be part of this\nmomentous occasion,” said General Manager Antony Treston.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Banyan Tree AlUla hosted its grand opening with an elite list of dignitaries, VIPs, and international celebrities in attendance. Guests embarked on a remarkable evening of celebrations, including a special private concert by music legend Mariah Carey. The star-studded event was attended by celebrities and personalities, including Aseel Omran, Deema Bayyaa, Dorra Zarrouk, Lojain Omran, …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":59499,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[439],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59513","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english-news"],"yoast_head":"\n