Al-Ula
AlUla Saudi Arabia
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Winter at Tantora
The Winter at Tantora Festival is an annual cultural and artistic event held in AlUla. Named after the traditional sundial (Tantora) used by locals to celebrate the beginning of winter, the festival celebrates the region's rich heritage, culture and arts.
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AlUla Festival for recreation and relaxation
The enchanting natural terrain and tranquil atmosphere of AlUla are an ideal opportunity to rejuvenate and take care of the tranquility of the mind, the comfort of the soul, and the health of the body. During this annual festival, AlUla turns into a destination dedicated to relaxation and relaxation with a variety of wellness activities and comprehensive healing experiences.
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Festival of ancient kingdoms
The Ancient Kingdoms Festival is characterized by many events and activities specially designed to tell the story of civilizations among the towering archaeological evidence dating back thousands of years. Explore the fascinating history of the region's three largest oases, AlUla, Khaybar and Taima
The largest living museum in the world
AlUla is the largest living museum in the world
Map View
When To Visit
What to wear
Transportation
Travel Regulations
Map View
When To Visit
What to wear
Winter, from October to April, is the best time to visit AlUla as temperatures are moderate and suitable for walking around and exploring.
You can reach AlUla by plane, as the local Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport is located near the city. Direct flights are available from several major Saudi cities. It can also be reached by car from Medina or Tabuk
Transportation
There are various means of transportation available in AlUla, including taxis and transportation applications. It is recommended to travel using these means to avoid crowds and facilitate movement in the city
Travel Regulations
AlUla adopts many regulations and laws to ensure a safe and orderly community life, including traffic laws that must be adhered to when driving, dress codes that specify appropriate clothing for public places, and hygiene regulations that urge maintaining the cleanliness of the environment and streets.
Places of residence
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Luxury hotels
Some of the luxury hotels around AlUla provide a luxurious and comfortable stay experience, offering high-quality services and luxurious facilities such as large swimming pools, spas and fine restaurants.
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Budget hotels
Budget hotels provide affordable accommodation, with basic amenities and basic services, such as breakfast and free Wi-Fi, making them a good choice for travelers looking for a comfortable stay at an affordable cost.
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Resorts
The resorts provide luxurious accommodation in a picturesque desert or natural environment, while providing a wide range of services and leisure activities, such as massage and swimming, making them an ideal choice for travelers looking for a luxurious, relaxing experience.
Best tourist attractions
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Mirrors
Maraya Hall brings together culture and arts among the most wonderful desert natural features in Wadi Ashar, and many distinguished artistic and entertainment events are held in it to engrave the name of Al-Ula as a cultural center on a global level. This architectural masterpiece is considered the largest building covered with mirrors in the world, and offers everyone who contemplates it from afar a fantasy-like experience with the enchanting views of the sandstone cliffs reflected on its walls with the utmost magnificence and beauty.
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Stone
You can contemplate the spirit of creativity that distinguished the Nabataean era with the carefully carved decorations on the tombs that embodied the gods, and discover the masterpieces of ancient architecture, including wells and water channels dug into the heart of the rocks with the utmost ingenuity and mastery. You will clearly see the signs of Roman urban influence in the way the walls, gates, and defense towers were built surrounding the stone
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Elephant Mountain
The stunning Elephant Rock is one of the many geological wonders of AlUla, the Arabian sky. Unlike the ornate, hand-carved facades of the Nabataean tombs at nearby Hejar, the "torso" and "body" of this monolithic red sandstone monster were shaped by the forces of nature - millions of years of erosion by wind and water.
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Dadan
The ancient city of Dadan, the capital of the kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan, is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in AlUla. This historic city was built during the ninth and eighth centuries BC from the stones available in the Oasis Valley, and contains more than a dozen tombs carved with the utmost craftsmanship and creativity in the rocky cliffs.
Shopping places
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Old town
AlUla Old Town is one of the most exceptional heritage sites in Saudi Arabia included in modern AlUla. AlUla Old Town One of the reasons it evokes such strong emotions is that it was inhabited in the not-so-distant past. The ancient city of AlUla is located in the narrowest part of Wadi AlUla. Built on a slight elevation, the town overlooks Musa bin Nusayr Castle, a castle dating back to approximately the tenth century.
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Ashar Valley AlUla
This chain of luxury pop-up retail stores is nestled in the stunning landscape of the Ashar Valley to create an all-encompassing and unforgettable sensory shopping experience. These must-visit stores feature exclusive AlUla-inspired products and designs that promise an unparalleled shopping experience.