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Luxury for the Soul
Welcome to our sustainable home of wonder in AlUla, an immersive experience where nature inspires creative expression, human connection and the pursuit of adventure.
AlUla
Habitas Alula
Rialto is a Virtuoso agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.
Our Habitas Alula features 96 villas, each crafted with natural, earthy materials and offering breathtaking views. Our Tama Restaurant delivers a unique farm-to-table dining experience, serving a variety of authentic Arabic dishes that foster new connections and strengthen existing ones. Don't miss the chance to indulge in our holistic spa treatments at the award-winning Thuraya Wellness Center, complemented by a state-of-the-art fitness center, or relax at the infinity pool. Our Guest Experience team is dedicated to organizing bespoke cultural and adventure experiences including highlights of the area's rich heritage.
Ashar Valley, Habitas Al Ula Ashar Valley Al, 43532 AlUla, Saudi ArabiaAbout Habitas Alula
Insider tip
Learn more about AlUla’s ancient culture in Hegra, the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage site.
VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only
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A direct booking with the hotel, confirmed instantly on Rialto — no contact form or middleman. Hotel loyalty points and elite status apply where applicable.
Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.
- Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
- Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
- $100 hotel credit per stay
- Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Rooms and suites
6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Villas
1Canyon Villa
Our Canyon villas are surrounded by cliffs offering sprawling desert and property views.
2Alcove Villa
Our Alcove Villas have close-up views of the sandstone canyons. Take in the expansive desert views from your private terrace overlooking a starlit sky.
3Celestial Villa
Our Celestial Villas feature telescopes and host spacious areas for lounging, entertaining and absorbing the dramatic views of burning sunsets amongst sandstone cliffs.
4Art Villas
Our Art Villas tap into our creativity with views of a Desert X installation.
5Wellness Villas
Our Wellness Villas feature yoga mats and private in-room treatments.
6Arabian Villa
Our Arabian Villas are our largest and most secluded accommodations, featuring pristine views of the sweeping Ashar Valley and unique indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for lounging day or night.
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Set up the connector →- 1Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT: it is an MCP server, added from the connector settings in one step.
- 2Ask for Habitas Alula on your dates. The assistant returns live VIP, corporate and public rates with the benefits named per rate.
- 3Finish on a secure Rialto page. The booking is instant and direct with the hotel; card details never pass through the chat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?
No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.
Can my AI assistant book this hotel?
Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.
What is the value of the VIP benefits?
Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.
What Virtuoso amenities does Habitas Alula include?
Booked through Rialto, a stay at Habitas Alula includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability; Complimentary Wi-Fi.
What room types does Habitas Alula offer?
Habitas Alula lists Canyon Villa, Alcove Villa, Celestial Villa, Art Villas, Wellness Villas, Arabian Villa. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.
How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?
Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.
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