AlUla Skies Festival 26 Apr - 13 May

Thrill seekers need to look no further than the AlUla Stairway, a magical mountain adventure set in the sky. The first of its kind in the region, the AlUla Stairway takes you up a 45m suspended ladder stairway with an exhilarating zipline back down to the valley floor, leaving you with an epic photo to take back home.

Uplifting mind and body, the Five Senses Sanctuary hosts daily sensory-based wellness experiences across yoga, meditation, sound healing, fitness and more. Guests can attend workshops and partake in live food and music experiences. Led by global experts in their field, classes and events can be enjoyed on a day pass or longer - for those seeking a fully transformative experience.

This three-day pass gives you complete access to all the Five Senses Sanctuary activities over three consecutive days. Choose from a host of wellness classes, workshops and talks across yoga, meditation, sound healing, fitness and more, all led by global experts in their field.

This seven-day pass gives you complete access to all the Five Senses Sanctuary activities over seven consecutive days. Choose from a host of wellness classes, workshops, and talks across yoga, meditation, sound healing, fitness, and more, all led by global experts in their field.

Experience a transformative one-to-one session with a globally acclaimed experts. Including full Ayurvedic analysis, life coaching, and counselling, these consultations can unlock your full potential with life-changing results.

This hour session involves a one-to-one consultation and Ayurvedic assessment with Dr. Vishnu. A report is then emailed with a fully personalized diet, lifestyle and herbal recommendations, plus prescriptions for natural Ayurvedic medicines.

Led by a globally acclaimed expert, this journey of self-discovery and growth provides insights into personal challenges and opportunities. Equipping you with tools to embrace your full potential, it also lights your path to a more fulfilling life.

Guided by a professional chef, this culinary experience is about sharing special moments with your partner, family or friends while learning how to cook wonderful food. The meal you create will be inspired by the region’s rich gastronomic heritage and drawn from produce grown in AlUla’s own Oasis for a true oasis to table experience.

This one-on-one face massage session with Horeya Gashgari involves various techniques to promote relaxation, rejuvenation and potential improvements in facial muscle tone and appearance.

With her powerful stage presence and soulful voice, Egyptian star Sherine will perform a much-anticipated concert at the award-winning Maraya.

Five Senses Sanctuary presents this mixture of yoga and dance for a restorative journey of self-discovery. The beauty of AlUla’s canyons provides the perfect backdrop for this immersive 'Rööh' session, blending Kundalini yoga, 5Rhythms, breathwork, and sound healing. Led by wellness experts, you’ll shed inhibitions and awaken energy through the power of dance.

The Giant Swing is just what the thrill seekers visiting AlUla have been waiting for. Set off on a 100m Via Ferrata climb up to the launch site for the newest adventure attraction in the Kingdom. A leap from a mountain's edge will result in a 70m swing, flying through canyon walls while taking in gorgeous vista views.

Led by Korean expert Ao lado from K-HYGGEE Spa, this treatment is designed to rejuvenate both hair and mind. An hour-long head massage uses aromatic herbs and natural remedies to nourish the scalp and hair follicles, leaving you relaxed and your hair healthier.

Take to the skies to experience the breath-taking views of stunning desert vistas and iconic landmarks such as Elephant Rock and the World UNESCO site, Hegra. View the world from a new angle and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Operated by: The Warrior Group Experience the Kingdom’s most thrilling zipline, racing a total of 1.5km at up to 120 km/h speed while enjoying the incredible scenery of the AlUla mountains. This year we’ve added an extension, making this dual zipline the longest and fastest of its kind in KSA.

Operated by: The Warrior Group Experience the thrilling adventure of abseiling down AlUla’s magnificent mountain landscapes. Feel the adrenaline rush as you descend downward and embark on this outdoor journey of a lifetime.

This special Five Senses Sanctuary breathwork session involves a series of gentle, rhythmic techniques for relaxation and emotional balance. This session guides you through a series of gentle and rhythmic breathing techniques to promote stress reduction, mental clarity and emotional balance. Set amongst the spectacular surroundings of Dadan further elevates this restorative experience.

Five Senses Sanctuary offers this special guided meditative sound experience under the soothing light of the moon at Hegra - Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through breathing techniques, easy stretches and soothing frequencies, you’re guided on an immersive sound journey under the glow of the full moon. In this state, the body releases stress and allows the mind time to rest and find inner harmony.

Combining soft tissue joint mobilisations, deep tissue massage and stretching, this therapeutic massage session for ladies only with Emilie Mikulla is tailored to your individual needs to address specific areas of stress or tightness.

Operated by: The Warrior Group Take adventure to the next level with rock climbing on the spectacular mountains of AlUla. Enjoy this fun adventure sport while taking in nature’s beauty surrounding you.

Operated by: The Warrior Group Zigzag your way across the canyon, suspended in a harness, completing aerial challenges and manoeuvring through floating obstacles. Via Ferrata is a spectacular journey enabling non-climbers to experience the world of mountaineering!

Discover nature's treasure trove as you wander 6km through the Acacia Trail that lies within the expansive Sharaan Nature Reserve. Explore sprawling desert dunes and sandstone mountains, pass through rocky cracks and contemplate the historical inscriptions from ancient civilisations on this four-hour tour.

Discover nature's treasure trove as you wander 6km through the Acacia Trail that lies within the expansive Sharaan Nature Reserve. Explore sprawling desert dunes and sandstone mountains, pass through rocky cracks and contemplate the historical inscriptions from ancient civilisations on this four-hour tour.

As part of the AlUla Wellness Festival 2023, this four-night retreat is designed to strengthen your bond with your partner through shared experiences and workshops. Facilitated by a specialised therapist, you’ll play, learn, relax and reflect with your partner as you build a better connection together.

This activity offers a very hands-on experience learning about AlUla’s famed mudbrick houses. Bury your fingers in soft mud and discover the art of building these traditional dwellings, as well as immersing yourself in the heritage and culture of the people who once lived in them.

This innovative project invites volunteers to help tackle palm frond waste through the creation of The Harmony Dome. By repurposing this organic material, the aim is to create an elegant public space for diverse activities, while its modular design acts as a symbol of interconnectedness and harmony.

Take an extraordinary three-and-a-half-hour tour across the Sharaan Nature Reserve in a vintage, open-top 4x4 vehicle. Discover some of the world's most beautiful landscapes that are home to AlUla's many unique rock formations and ancient inscriptions.

Awaken your body with gentle stretches before setting off on a silent hike through of the Hidden Valley. Detox from technology and immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of AlUla; practise deep breathing, self meditation and reflection. Finish the hike by cooling off with a cold towel and fruit juice.

Discover some of the world's most beautiful and unique landscapes during a private journey that takes you to unique rock formations and ancient inscriptions. This four-hour sightseeing tour invites up to four passengers in your private party to sit back, relax and be awed in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle driven by a professional guide.

Take a stroll under towering date palms and smell the cool freshness of the earth. Stretching from the Heart of the oasis to the Alshaqary Trail, one of AlJadidah Trails, this beautiful, designated trail showcases the heritage of the AlUla Oasis. With picture-perfect locations dotting the way, the Heritage Oasis Trail is a must-visit while in AlUla.

Reopening in October, our heritage team is currently working carefully to restore the ancient mudbrick structures of Old Town to their former glory. Get a glimpse into AlUla’s not-so-distant past on the AlUla Old Town Tour. A Rawi (guide) will lead you through AlUla Old Town, where pilgrims, travellers and permanent settlers congregated through the ages. Inhabited from before the 12th century up until the early 1980s, AlUla Old Town offers researchers unique oral histories and living memory that the area’s other heritage sites cannot.

In a private vintage Land Rover, explore the ancient capital city of Dadan and examine tombs, excavation sites, and thousands of early Arabic inscriptions. The purchase of one ticket is for the entire vintage Land Rover, which can fit up to seven guests.

The first stop on this journey back in time is Dadan, the ancient Kingdom of the Lihyanite and Dadanite civilisations. Next, a coach bus takes you on a 10-minute drive to Jabal Ikmah. Set in a stunning desert canyon, this ‘open-air library’ has the most impressive collection of inscriptions, rock art, and petroglyphs in AlUla and is the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia.

An 8 km long historical treasure trove with clusters of pictographs that are two-thousand years old along the trail.

Visit Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the largest preserved site of the Nabataean civilisation south of Petra.

Explore the fascinating UNESCO-designated site of Hegra in the comfort of your private vintage Land Rover. Cruise the numerous tombs and lavish gathering places carved from the rock by the ancient Nabataeans. The purchase of one ticket is for the whole vehicle, which can fit up to seven passengers.

Feel the wonder and the peacefulness of the Arabian desert as you hike through secluded and quiet valleys. Gaze in awe at the towering rock formations surrounding you as you trek through the soft sand.

The Ridge Walk Hike is an easy hiking experience that will fully immerse you in the desert environment, marked by awe-inspiring views of AlUla’s stunning landscape.

This new day trip offers the perfect mix of natural sightseeing in the Sharaan Nature Reserve along with an AlUla Old Town experience. Explore the stunning landscapes of AlUla, including Arch Rock, the wonderous area of Mahlab al-Naqah, the breathtaking views at Harrat Viewpoint, and the iconic Elephant Rock.

A short but challenging hike to the top of Madakhel with stunning views as far as the eye can see. Easily one of the most beautiful vantage points in AlUla!.

Want to feel the thrill and adrenaline while exploring AlUla? Say no more. Hop onto a buggy as Husaak’s experienced guides drive you through narrow canyons, towering sand dunes and challenging terrain, ensuring you have the time of your life.

Far from city lights, vast open spaces in remote desert lands create some of the world’s most enviable dark skies, making AlUla an idyllic locale for star watching.  The best times to go stargazing are the days before, during and soon after each new moon. Immerse yourself in a desert landscape and enjoy AlUla moonlit experience.