CELEBRATE EVERY MOMENT WHAT’S ON AND WHAT’S NEW IN THE WORLD’S MASTERPIECE WE ARE PUTTING THE YOU IN ALULA Are you intrigued by the ancient? Excited by the shiny and new? Do you long for the thrill of adventure, the silence of the land, or stimulation of the mind and body? AlUla invites you to find yourself and indulge your passions. The upcoming months are jam-packed with experiences that feed all the senses. Come and find the YOU in AlUla and enjoy an unmissable choice of music, art, heritage, adventure, culture and food. Breathe in, take stock and plan your trip to AlUla against the unmistakable backdrop of the desert, mountains, canyons and lush, cool oasis. JUST FOR STARTERS IN OCTOBER Michelin-star chef Jason Atherton makes a spectacular entré onto the Kingdom’s food scene with his first ever KSA restaurant – Maraya Social. Zipline our new routes through the Harrat, hop aboard a camel or a 4x4, don your best AlUla outfit and cruise around Hegra in a vintage jeep. Meditate, ruminate, get up early to hike or bike and stay out late for a long leisurely evening of dining and stargazing. SCALE NEW HEIGHTS THIS NOVEMBER Suspend your belief for the month of November as the hottest new adventure experiences arrive. Whether it’s the acrophobia-inducing suspension bridge courtesy of the Via Ferrata, the family-friendly rope course or the new look-out points across the land – you’ll be looking down on and loving life in AlUla. With not-to-be-missed musical performances and brand new restaurants to feed the soul – November will be one to remember. DECEMBER HERALDS THE LAUNCH OF FOUR DISTINCT FESTIVALS AlUla Heritage Winter at Tantora, the very first music and arts festival in the Kingdom is back – but in a six fourweek format. Equestrian events will include the eagerly-awaited new haute couture event Ikmah Fashion Cavalry, the return of the competitive Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Race and the oh-so-chic AlUla Desert Polo. A new Citrus Festival will celebrate AlUla produce and the Harrat Observation Deck with café will offer stunning sunrise and sunset views of AlUla from the top of the Harrat Uwayrid. Archaeology and cultural workshops will be introduced at the heritage sites, there will be live immersion shows at AlUla Old Town and in the oasis. Winter at Tantora will run from 21 December to 12 February. AlUla Arts From February 2021, the AlUla Arts festival will bring together exhibitions and encounters created by a diverse array of artistic talents, in celebration of AlUla’s legacy as a cultural crossroads. Championing the ‘art of our time’, an exhibition representing the cutting edge of contemporary art by some of the leading artists in the Kingdom will be hosted at the awardwinning Maraya. Al Jaddidah will be a vibrant hub of art activity and performances, with the outdoor Cinema El Housh presenting arthouse Saudi film-makers and curated art experiences populating the Oasis, and other landscapes within AlUla. The AlUla Arts festival can be experienced from February 13, with headline exhibitions running to the end of March. AlUla Skies It’s no secret that the fascinating geological landscapes of AlUla, from the volcanic plains to the ancient heritage sites, are best seen from the air - introducing AlUla Skies. Whether it’s floating serenely over Hegra in a hot air balloon, zooming the length of the oasis in a vintage plane or taking a helicopter over the rock formations of Madakheel, the sky will be alive with action. The new sight and sound experience, Constellations, is a high-tech take on AlUla’s popular stargazing tour, and Symphony under the Stars will be a spine-tingling musical performance set under a million twinkling stars. It is all bookable from 27 February to 12 March. AlUla Wellness Leaning into AlUla’s history as a place for respite and relaxation, AlUla’s cultural oasis will become a focal point for wellness from this December. A stunning new Garden of Moments experience will use the elements of the environment interacting with space, light and sound in thought-provoking installations. And as part of the new AlUla Wellness Festival in March 2022, a Five Senses Sanctuary will offer a full range of mind, body and soul experiences from expert yoga, meditation and mindfulness practitioners. For something more energetic, the Eco-Trail returns to AlUla and AlUla Oasis Fitness Fusion Classes will offer daily doses of endorphins in the form of expert-led group classes. AlUla Wellness festival will run from 17 March to 27 March. OCTOBER Adventure Our favourites are back, new and improved Helicopter Tours Stargazing at Gharameel Volcano Hike Ridge Walk Twisted Maze Hike Madakheel Hike Climbing at Harrat Uwayrid Via Ferrata Suspension Bridge Walk New Zipline Routes Open Open 01 Oct 01 Oct 01 Oct 01 Oct 23 Oct 23 Oct 31 Oct Wellness & Nature Back by popular demand Yoga Classes 01 Oct experiencealula.com OCTOBER Dining Spoilt for choice on dining Pink Camel Suhail Al Rahbah Merkaz Al Nakheel Le Moulin Bakery WaCafe Maraya Social by Jason Atherton Elephant Rock Café Open Open Open Open Open 01 Oct 01 Oct 06 Oct 25 Oct Entertainment & Concerts The Kingdom’s largest mirrored building, Maraya - takes centre stage Concert in Maraya 29 Oct experiencealula.com NOVEMBER Adventure See AlUla from new heights Via Ferrata Camel Trekking in Ashar Helicopter Tours 4x4 Desert Safari Zipline Experience Open Open Open Open 10 Nov Dining Dining under the skies SALT at Elephant Rock 01 Nov experiencealula.com NOVEMBER Heritage & Culture Immersive experiences Hegra after Dark 04 Nov - 04 Dec Entertainment & Concerts Concert in Maraya Concert in Maraya Concert in Maraya 05 Nov 19 Nov 26 Nov experiencealula.com DECEMBER Festivals Catch the best edition yet as Winter at Tantora returns - new and reimagined Winter at Tantora 21 Dec -12 Feb Adventure See AlUla from new heights Mountain Biking 10 Dec Heritage & Culture Discover immersive cultural experiences Hands-on archaeology workshops 21 Dec -31 Mar Tantora Celebration 21 Dec -31 Dec Historical re-enactments in Old Town 23 Dec -29 Dec experiencealula.com DECEMBER Dining Spectacular dining with a difference Annabel’s Mayazu Somewhere Cirloco Artisan Pizza SKLT Entrecote Back to Black Experience Le Maschou 1 Dec 1 Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 21 Dec - 31 Mar 22 Dec Art Find your inner artist Al Jadidah Arts District Cinema El Housh Open 23 Dec - 28 Feb Entertainment & Concerts Candlelit Symphonic Concert 24 Dec / 1 Jan experiencealula.com JANUARY Heritage and Culture Make January History Month Horse Riding at Hegra 01 Jan - 31 Jan Handicraft Pavilion opens at Dadan 31 Jan Vintage Landrover Tours at Dadan 31 Jan AlUla Castle Tours 31 Jan Tantora Plaza Tours 31 Jan Hands on archaeology workshops 21 Dec - 31 Mar Sports Return of the region’s most loved endurance race Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Race 29 Jan Festivals Celebrating citrus with varieties you have never tried before Winter at Tantora AlUla Citrus Festival 21 Dec -12 Feb 01 Jan -08 Jan experiencealula.com JANUARY Entertainment & Concerts Unique performances in a breathtaking setting Historical Re-enactment Shows Ikmah Fashion Cavalry Show Concert at Maraya 21 Dec - 31 Mar 27 Jan 28 Jan experiencealula.com FEBRUARY Adventure Ready to challenge yourself? Go to new heights in February Hot Air Balloon Experience Vintage Aircraft Tours 27 Feb - 13 Mar 07 Jan - 18 Mar Dining Unique restaurants, only in AlUla Forces of Nature Restaurant Incense Road Suppers 04 Feb - 13 Feb 18 Feb - 26 Feb experiencealula.com FEBRUARY Sports Celebrate legacy and tradition AlUla Desert Polo 11 Feb - 12 Feb Festivals Three major festivals in February Winter at Tantora AlUla Arts AlUla Skies 21 Dec - 12 Feb 13 Feb - 26 Feb 27 Feb - 13 Mar experiencealula.com MARCH Heritage and Culture AlUla’s storytelling legacy comes alive AlUla Castle Tours Tantora Plaza Tours Hegra Rock Art Trail Hands on archaeology workshops Open Open Open Open Wellness and Nature And…breathe. It’s time for AlUla’s first wellness festival Five Senses Sanctuary Garden of Moments Yoga Classes 17 Mar - 27 Mar 21 Dec - 27 Mar Open experiencealula.com MARCH Adventure Take to the skies Vintage Aircraft Tours Hot Air Balloon Experiences Open 27 Feb - 13 Mar Entertainment & Concerts Stars under the stars Light Sky Show ‹Constellations› Symphony under the stars 27 Feb - 13 Mar 11 Mar Sports Run, walk, jump or dance Time to get physical! AlUla Oasis Fitness Fusion EcoTrail 17 Mar - 27 Mar 18 Mar - 19 Mar experiencealula.com experiencealula.com
