The 36 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2021

Habitas AlUla, Saudi Arabia

The experience-led hospitality company continues its global expansion with destinations in Bacalar, Mexico and AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The latter is the brand’s first property in the Middle East and will reside within the desert canyons of the Ashar Valley, located along the original pilgrimage route to Mecca. Nestled between sandstone cliffs and palm groves, the 100-room resort will open in the second half of 2021, boasting a minimally invasive ecological footprint. Spaces, for example, will be constructed from ethically sourced organic materials and a low-impact design model that does virtually no harm to the environment.

Rendering courtesy of Habitas