AlUla Skies Festival continues until 15 November with balloons and stargazing
The 6–15 November 2026 programme brings balloon experiences, night-time glow shows, stargazing and outdoor cinema to AlUla.
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AlUla balloon glow shows open at Hegra on Friday
Hegra and Elephant Rock will host evening balloon performances on two November weekends, alongside a tethered-balloon experience at AlManshiyah.
AlUla Ambassadors Program Launches with 50 Local Participants to Develop Public Speaking and Tourism Promotion Skills
The Kefaa Youth Development Association has launched the “AlUla Ambassadors × Saudi Speakers” program, bringing together 50 young men and women from…
AlUla Manara links stars and stories in World Space Week programme
AlUla’s October 5–8 programme spans astronomy at AlJadidah Cinema, traditional star-reading at AlJoud Farm and family activities in the Old Town.
AlUla Celebrates Cultural Diversity and Highlights a Civilizational Legacy Spanning Thousands of Years
Marking the World Day for Cultural Diversity on 21 May, AlUla points to Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage site, its…
AlUla Marks International Museum Day and Continues to Cement Its Standing as the World's Largest Living Museum
The Royal Commission for AlUla highlights Hegra, the Kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage site, the ancient kingdom of Dadan and Jabal Ikmah,…
AlUla Offers an Exceptional Summer of Luxury Adventure, Nature and History
With temperatures around 10°C cooler than other regional destinations, AlUla's summer season pairs Hegra and Jabal Ikmah with a first-ever skydiving experience…
AlUla Lighthouse Team Hosts Astronomy Night to Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower and Promote Astro-Tourism
Beside the Arch Rock, one of AlUla's darkest-sky sites, residents and visitors watched the Lyrids through modern telescopes with astronomers, quizzes and…
AlUla Marks World Heritage Day with a Civilizational Legacy Spanning Thousands of Years and UNESCO-Listed Sites
Home to Hegra, the Kingdom's first UNESCO World Heritage site, and an Old Town of more than 900 mud-brick houses, AlUla marks…
AlUla: A Distinctive Ramadan Destination Uniting Calm, Nature and Heritage
Visitors seeking tranquility during Ramadan are heading to AlUla for iftar among the palm oases, desert lodges, Michelin-listed dining, stargazing in the…
Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces Shine at Maraya in AlUla
Conducted by Hani Farahat with the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, the Music Commission's concert reimagined Saudi heritage in a contemporary orchestral…
AlUla Desert Polo Cup Trophy Draws on the Governorate's Identity and Ancient History
The trophy's design evokes AlUla's rock formations and terrain and the equestrian traditions recorded in its ancient inscriptions, presenting the destination to…
Music Commission Brings "Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra" to AlUla Under the Minister of Culture's Patronage
The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir will perform on 22 and 23 January at Maraya, continuing a journey that has carried Saudi…
AlUla Museum of Contemporary Art and Centre Pompidou Announce "Our Land" Exhibition for February
Running from 1 February to 15 April 2026 as part of the fifth AlUla Arts Festival, the show brings together more than…
AlUla in Winter: A Destination Alive with Events and Varied Experiences
Mild winter weather, heritage storytelling, seasonal craft and food markets, live performances at historic sites and open-air night experiences make AlUla one…
"Al-Manshiya Carnival" Celebrates Heritage and Folk Memory in AlUla
Part of Winter at Tantora, the weekend carnival offers classic games, live music, heritage shows, parades, craft corners and local food tastings…