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ALULA
Located in Madinah region, AlUla has become a major destination for visitors interested in culture, art and nature; from exploring ancient tombs to visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hegra , AlUla has a lot to offer for those seeking to discover the hidden treasures of the region.
destinations
MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS
HEGRA (Madain Saleh)
HEGRA (Madain Saleh)
This is the largest conserved site of the Nabatean civilization south of Petra, in Jordan. It is the first Unesco World Heritage property to be inscribed in Saudi Arabia. It features well-preserved monumental tombs with decorated facades, cave drawings and inscriptions dating from the 1st century BCE to the 1st century AD. It counts over 110 monumental tombs, 94 of them are decorated, and water wells.
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Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil)
Elephant Rock (Jabal Alfil)
Spectacular rock formation reminding the shape of an elephant with its trunk touching the ground, it is one of AlUla’s many geological marvels that has been shaped by natural forces, millions of years of wind and water erosion.
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Al Maraya
Al Maraya
Maraya (miror in arabic) is a piece of art located in the middle of the desert canyon of Ashar Valley. The art structure is covered by 9740 mirrored panels reflecting the beauty of AlUla. It is the largest mirrored building in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Maraya is the centerpiece of AlUla’s growing cultural scene and host spectacular concerts and thrilling performances.
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AlUla Old Town
AlUla Old Town
AlUla Old Town is rich in history, where you can explore narrow alleys and nearly 900 houses built of mud brick, lined next to each other like a hidden fortress.
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nature
nature & outdoor experience
stargazing
stargazing
Far from the city lights, enjoy a magical moment and experience the enchantment of a desert stargazing tour hold by local experts.
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Sharann Nature Reserve
Sharann Nature Reserve
AlUla is an array of diverse flora and fauna, the reserve count around 1500 square kilometers of soaring red-rock canyons, desert and valley composed of wildflowers, the region hosts an abundance of fascinating wildlife, including red necked ostriches, gazelles, marmots and a variety of birds.
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al jadidah
al jadidah
A must-seen place located near by AlUla Old Town, where restaurants, shops and artistic touch to the pedestrian area are mixed all together. You can feel an incredible atmosphere in this area and observed painted carpets lining the road for visitors.
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harrat viewpoint
harrat viewpoint
Overlook the city of AlUla and the magical desert from Harrat Viewpoint. A terrace with a restaurant is available there to fully enjoy the experience.
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Barzan Living Gardens
Barzan Living Gardens
It’s a place of natural beauty and deep heritage, with over 2.2 hectares.
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AlUla Oasis
AlUla Oasis
An agricultural epicentre, composed of date palm trees, crops flourished, yielding ample harvest of barley, figs, olives, wheat, citrus, herbs and dates. Thanks to the life-giving waters of the oases natural springs and the nourishing shade of the date palms, AlUla Valley was full of plants.
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dadan & jabal ikmah
dadan
The capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms was built in details from stone and astride the valley’s oasis, between the late 9th and early 8th century BCE (Kingdom of Dadan) and 5th to 2nd century BCE (Kingdom of Lihyan).
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Other things to do
ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE
AlUla Zipline
AlUla Zipline
Explore the magnificent mountains views from the sky and be ready for this lifetime outdoor journey.
Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tour
Take your seat on board an helicopter and contemplate the stunning views of the desert, landscapes and iconic landmarks from a different angle.
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing
A 90-minute experience to combine fun and adventure while contemplating the nature’s beauty of AlUla.
AlUla Buggy Tour
AlUla Buggy Tour
Fasten your seatbelt and be ready for a thrilling and exciting adventure tour in the middle of the vast Arabian Desert over the rugged dunes and sandstone mountains of AlUla !
Gravity Cart Experience
Gravity Cart Experience
Race in the splendid mountainside of AlUla using only gravity to propel your cart.
Abseil
Abseil
For lovers of adrenaline, you can experience the thrilling adventure of abseiling down AlUla’s magnificent mountains landscapes.