AlUla: Where Desert, Culture & Luxury Converge

Further inland, AlUla offers an entirely different vision of luxury, where extraordinary resorts sit among ancient rock formations, archaeological treasures and vast desert landscapes.

Luxury Among the Canyons – Banyan Tree & Our Habitas AlUla

Set within the spectacular Ashar Valley, Banyan Tree AlUla and Our Habitas AlUla offer two distinct interpretations of high-end desert living. Elegant tented accommodation is framed by towering sandstone formations, while beautifully secluded villas offer sophisticated dining beneath the stars.

Stargazing at Gharameel

Few experiences capture AlUla’s sense of wonder quite like a private evening at Gharameel. Travel deep into the desert for a chef-curated dinner beneath a spectacular canopy of stars, accompanied by expert astronomy and an almost complete absence of artificial light.

Ancient Kingdoms & Arts Festivals

Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides an extraordinary setting for cultural encounters such as immersive light shows, candlelit performances and historical guided tours. Experience the Ancient Kingdoms Festival from 26^th November to 12^th December, while the AlUla Arts Festival runs from 15^th January to 16^th February 2027.

AlUla Skies Festival

From 6^th to 15^th November, AlUla Skies Festival transforms the desert into a spectacular natural observatory, combining sunrise hot-air balloon flights, illuminated balloons, music, light shows and sophisticated stargazing experiences. As the Arabian Gulf’s first certified Dark Sky Reserve, AlUla offers exceptionally clear conditions for observing the cosmos.