Desert Rock Resort
Desert Rock Resort is a mountain resort located in Tabuk Province, northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the projects by Red Sea Global, one of the Public Investment Fund companies. The resort's design is inspired by Saudi Arabia's mountainous landscapes and rocky nature. It relies on renewable energy and the province's natural resources and spans an area of thirty thousand m².
Desert Rock Resort inauguration
Desert Rock Resort was inaugurated on December 10, 2024. This project aims to preserve the natural landscape and allow visitors to enjoy it without significant alterations. It also seeks to highlight the province's native culture by employing a team of local youth who showcase its history and traditions to visitors from around the world. The resort's design is inspired by the province's nature.
Architectural design of Desert Rock Resort
The global firm Oppenheim Architecture was commissioned to design Desert Rock Resort in 2021, using eco-friendly methods. The architectural design draws inspiration from the surrounding mountain environment and incorporates local natural materials and mountainous rocks to preserve the environment, reduce energy consumption, and promote wildlife in the project area. Rainwater collection and distribution systems were also created to support local vegetation growth. The resort also adopts environmentally responsible practices such as minimizing plastic use, recycling water and waste, and working with the Red Sea community to conserve natural resources. The resort values protecting ecosystems and wildlife through initiatives aimed at rehabilitating natural habitats and enhancing biodiversity.
The resort's infrastructure was built using materials extracted during excavation, with stone pieces adorning interior and exterior walls and floors. Concrete aggregate made from ground stone and sand was used as a primary building material to achieve the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification standards.
Desert Rock Resort facilities and services
Desert Rock Resort includes sixty-four hotel units, including fifty-four villas and ten hotel units. Some units are constructed midway into the mountain, while others are carved directly into the rocky terrain. Guests arrive through a hidden valley surrounded by desert landscapes and mountain views. The valley reduces light and sound pollution, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the surrounding nature.
The resort features secluded dining areas and various accommodations, including ground-level rooms and hotel suites. It also includes world-class wellness facilities, a sea oasis, a fitness center, therapeutic rooms, hydrotherapy areas, and an outdoor healing space.
The resort offers various tourist activities, such as dune buggy rides, stargazing, and hiking through the local terrain.