A lush oasis valley, towering sandstone mountains and ancient cultural heritage sites dating back thousands of years, AlUla is a melting pot of untouched and undiscovered specialties. From awe-inspiring adventure activities and local cuisines to historic towns and ancient galleries, AlUla awaits a mystical journey.

Located 1,100kms from Riyadh in north-west Saudi Arabia, AlUla lies brimming with rich heritage and history – offering a bounty of ancient and traditional cultural and artistic charms, outstanding natural beauty featuring sandstone canyons, volcanic plains, oases covered in palm trees, mountains and valleys, and world-class music concerts and performances by renowned international stars.

ALULA: AN ANCIENT & ADVENTURE HOTSPOT

It is the perfect destination for soft adventure activities such as hot air ballooning, zip lining, camel and horse riding, and many more.

Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site HEGRA is nestled here. This 52-acre ancient city was the principal southern city of the Nabataean Kingdom and comprised of more than 100 well-reserved tombs. If you’re keen on exploring the region’s rich culture, a tour down the lanes of HEGRA is a must-visit.

ALULA’S OLD TOWN is another historic wonder where pilgrims, travellers and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Built in an elevation, it contains remnants of the original stone and mudbrick building constructions.

Set in golden desert sands and climbing three stories into the Arabian sky is the awe-inspiring ELEPHANT ROCK (Jabal Al-Fil), one of AlUla’s many geological marvels. The area is open for visitors to hike the trails and camp amongst the starry night sky.

FARM-TO-PLATE DELIGHTS

AlUla is a fertile oasis within the otherwise and climate of northwestern Saudi Arabia with ample of fresh produce unique to the region — from dates and figs to acacia and monnga. Visitors can indulge in food as well as farm experiences.

Nestled within Saudi Arabia’s undiscovered, AlUla is a destination that must be seen to be believed. Explore more, here: https://experiencealula.com/.

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